The chlorine present in the swimming pool water is harsh to your skin, and will make it dry and itchy. Make sure you apply a barrier cream over your body before you jump into the pool.
Here, we give you a few tips on dealing with the summer worries:
Sunburns: Avoid sunburns by using sunscreen every time you step out. Dermatologists suggest sunscreens with an SPF 30, and with zinc oxide in them. Always wear a wide-brimmed hat, or a scarf, and keep your body fully covered to avoid the harshness of sunrays.
Dry skin: Dry hot winds and air-conditioning work together to reduce skin moisture. Ensure that you drink plenty of water and natural liquids, to prevent dehydration. Avoid drinking tea and coffee. Also, stay away from aerated drinks.
Swimming care: Before you go swimming, apply a generous amount of moisturizer, or a cream . This will act like a barrier between your skin and the water. The chlorine present in swimming pool water is harsh to your skin, and will make it dry and itchy.
Summer rashes: Contact dermatitis is a common condition in summers. Allergic reactions may be caused by plants like poison-ivy, and insects and bugs. Symptoms include sting pain, itchy skin, and appearance of blisters. Keeping your body fully covered while working in susceptible areas is highly recommended. However, see your dermatologist if the symptoms are severe.
Fungal infections: Summers make you sweat a lot. When this sweat collects in the skin folds, like the hips, groins, armpits, or in between toes and fingers, it causes the growth of fungus. This leads to severe itching and redness that often spreads to other areas of the body as well. Take special care while drying yourself after bathing every day.
Acne problems: Summers make you dry; So, your skin secrets more oil to keep itself moist. This leads to frequent outburst of acne and pimples. Keep your face clean, and oil-free by washing it with a mild cleanser, and patting it dry.
One should enjoy summers with cool drinks, and refreshing swims. Do not let skin issues spoil your summer fun.
