Common Summer Skin Problems And Ways To Deal With Them: Acne Breakouts to Body Odor

Summer Skin Problems: Indian summers are hard, and with the rising climatic calamities in the world and country due to environmental degradation conditions have only worsened. All which collectively is affecting the health of the skin, the barrier that protects our body from harsh climate. Hence it becomes imperative to protect and heal your skin in the most gentle ways. Heat, humidity, and sweat in summers irritates the skin, accumulates bad bacteria on it concluding in skin problems. Here are some of the most common skin problems faced during summers and the ways to deal with them.      

Sunburn 

Constant exposure to extreme sun in summer often leads to sunburn on skin. The UV rays from the sun result in damaged skin, which turns red, inflamed, sore and even starts to peel. 

Simple Solution: Sunscreen. Sunburn can be easily prevented with regular use of sunscreen and some vigilance. Use a sunscreen with at least 30 SPF. It should be applied every two hours if you are out in the sun for prolonged periods. Furthermore, cover yourself with full covered clothes, hats and sunglasses for added protection. 

Acne Breakout 

For acne prone skin, summers become a nightmare when sweat and humidity becomes a breeding ground of acne causing bacteria. The sweating leads to clogged pores, inflammation and irritation, an impetus of acne. 

Simple Solution: prevent accumulation of sweat or oil with blotting paper or fresh towelettes and use non-comedogenic products. Also maintain simple hygiene like washing your face with a gentle cleanser. 

Heat Rash 

A prickly red rash that appears on your skin during summer is a heat rash caused because of blocked sweat glands. 

Simple Solution: A way to avoid heat rash is to keep your body cool, and avoid excessive sweating. Wear loose fitting clothes, stay in cool and shaded areas, use fans and air-conditioning to stay dry and cool. 

Folliculitis 

Folliculitis is a product of infected hair follicles. In summers due to sweating hair follicles are infected, inflamed and start to look like red bumps or pimples which are prickly. 

Simple Solution: Only way to avoid folliculitis is to keep your skin dry and clean. Wear loose-fitting breathable clothes to prevent irritation. Also avoid sharing personal items like towels, razors etc.     

Body Odor    

Stinking sweat is a very common problem in summer due to the bacteria on skin mixing with it, which results in bad odor. 

Simple Solution: Keep the body clean and dry. Regular showers and use of antibacterial soaps can go a long way. Alcohol free deodorants are your summer partners for body odor. 

Summers may feel like a clamorous time of the month, but with basic measures like sunscreen and hygiene they can become bearable.