Summer skin issues: How to prevent skin irritation and redness due to heat
Excessive heat can adversely affect your skin health and cause a number of issues from dry, flaky, irritated and red skin. Here are expert tips.
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Excessive sun exposure or hot and humid weather conditions can wreak havoc on your skin health causing dry and irritated skin. Taking cool showers, eating hydrating foods and applying sunscreen frequently can help. Here are tips by Rashmi Aderao, M. D. Dermatology Consultant, Grant Medical Foundation, Ruby Hall Clinic.(Freepik)
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It is important to wear the right fabric to protect your skin from the ill effects of harsh sunlight. Wearing light coloured clothes made of cotton can help your skin breathe.(Freepik)
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Exercising outdoors during the peak summer hours is not a good idea. Choose early morning and late evenings for workouts or just exercise indoors.(Freepik)
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Consume plenty of fluids and fruits to hydrate well and use sunscreen half-n-hour prior to stepping out. Repeat its application every 3-4 hours(Pexels)
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