SUMMER CARE TIPS
You can surely guess the first step to take in
skin care this summer! Yes, use sunscreen! You’ve heard this a thousand times
probably. Skin cancer is the biggest danger and besides that, we can avoid
those early wrinkles, patches of discoloration, and thick leathery texture.
EFFECTIVE USE OF SUNSCREEN
§ The minimum SPF you should look for is 15, which provides 93% protection. If you’re very fair in complexion, look for 30, which gives 97% protection and if necessary, go even higher.
§ If you’re on snow, sand or water, be aware that these environments intensify the UV rays by reflecting the sun. Remember too that UV rays are most intense at midday, UV rays are also more intense at higher altitudes.So apply sunscreen if you are planning a vacation to some hill station.
§ Don’t wait to apply sunscreen until you’ve been out in the sun a while and are feeling the heat on your skin. Apply it 20 or 30 minutes before you head outdoors to give it time to soak in and start working.
§ Remember to re-apply about every 2 hours. If you’re swimming or sweating to any extent, re-apply even the waterproof varieties.
§ Don’t abandon your sunscreen when the sky gets cloudy. About 80% of UV rays penetrate light clouds, although heavy cloud blocks mostly blocks them. Even while travelling by car with AC on a sunscreen is a must as the UV rays get reflected by the windows.
General summer skin care tips
§ Be cautious with exfoliation products. They’re good for some parts of the body but not necessarily for the face. Avoid facial scrubs with coarse granules because they can cause tiny tears in the skin, which lead to uneven pigmentation after you’ve been in the sun enough.
§ As an alternative to scrubs, use cleansers and moisturizers containing alpha-hydroxy acids, as these will gently exfoliate and improve the skin’s texture and tone.
§ Try using an oil-free moisturizer if your skin feels too greasy in the heat.
§ If you don’t need any moisturizer, wear a foundation with an SPF of 15 or more.
§ The minimum SPF you should look for is 15, which provides 93% protection. If you’re very fair in complexion, look for 30, which gives 97% protection and if necessary, go even higher.
§ If you’re on snow, sand or water, be aware that these environments intensify the UV rays by reflecting the sun. Remember too that UV rays are most intense at midday, UV rays are also more intense at higher altitudes.So apply sunscreen if you are planning a vacation to some hill station.
§ Don’t wait to apply sunscreen until you’ve been out in the sun a while and are feeling the heat on your skin. Apply it 20 or 30 minutes before you head outdoors to give it time to soak in and start working.
§ Remember to re-apply about every 2 hours. If you’re swimming or sweating to any extent, re-apply even the waterproof varieties.
§ Don’t abandon your sunscreen when the sky gets cloudy. About 80% of UV rays penetrate light clouds, although heavy cloud blocks mostly blocks them. Even while travelling by car with AC on a sunscreen is a must as the UV rays get reflected by the windows.
General summer skin care tips
§ Be cautious with exfoliation products. They’re good for some parts of the body but not necessarily for the face. Avoid facial scrubs with coarse granules because they can cause tiny tears in the skin, which lead to uneven pigmentation after you’ve been in the sun enough.
§ As an alternative to scrubs, use cleansers and moisturizers containing alpha-hydroxy acids, as these will gently exfoliate and improve the skin’s texture and tone.
§ Try using an oil-free moisturizer if your skin feels too greasy in the heat.
§ If you don’t need any moisturizer, wear a foundation with an SPF of 15 or more.
Other skin care tips
§ When possible, avoid being in the sun
§ Buy some protective clothing that blocks the UV rays
§ Use a moisturizer containing an SPF of at least 15
§ Wear a sunhat
§ Use a lip balm with sun protection
§ Keep a family sun care kit in the car, with sunscreen, sunscreening lip balm, hats and sunglasses
§ Drink plenty of water each day
DR. PARMINDER CHAMAN
CONSULTANT COSMETOLOGIST AND SKIN SPECIALIST
PANACHE SKIN, HAIR AND LASER CLINIC
SCO 18, SECTOR 19-D CHANDIGARH
Email :info@panacheskinclinic.in
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