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How to Protect Your Skin in Summer
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How to Protect Your Skin in Summer

• As the climate turns, most of us notice changes
  in the texture and condition of our skin as well.
  A turn from dry to oily feeling, increase in skin
  flare-ups, and breakouts are common experiences.
  Seasonal changes bring with them a lot of
  environmental changes as well. Along with
  temperature shifts, humidity levels also
  fluctuate. The type of pollens or allergic
  elements in the environment also changes, so do
  microorganisms. All these changes do have an
  impact on skin particularly for those who have
  sensitive skin.
• In summer, some people tend to experience skin
  irritation or acne. As hot weather induces
  sweating, bacterial growth may also result in bad
  odors and rashes on sensitive areas. Sometimes,
  even as temperature and humidity increase, we
  overlook the need to shift to lighter
  non-comedogenic skincare products. This in turn
  may further induce episodes of flare-ups or
  breakouts. Some people even report flare-ups in
  skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis.
  Often, the use of heating devices in winters
  sucks away all moisture from the indoor air,
  exacerbating skin dryness and related conditions
  he says.
• A study published in the British Journal of
  Dermatology concluded that a shift of season does
  not just change the environmental conditions but
  also induces changes at the skins cellular
  level. The study found that a seasonal shift
  unleashes a breakdown in filaggrin, a protein
  that helps modulate the skins barrier function,
  along with changes in corneocytes, the cells that
  form the skins outer layer. When the skins
  barrier function is interrupted, the skin tends
  to become more vulnerable to irritation and
  damage, he adds.

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Change Your Skin Routine

• While, a good cleansing, toning, and moisturizing
  routine must be followed around the year.
• An important thing to do is to modify your
  skincare products as the weather changes occur.
• So, shifting to lighter non-comedogenic products
  is the first thing to do as we transition into
  the summer.
• If you have been using a cream-based face wash or
  moisturizer, now is the time to switch to
  water-based light formulations.