Does the heat of summer make your skin oily than usual? Does your hair get dry and frizzy because of the heat? Do you have an issue with the terrible feet smell? If yes, these are the summer hacks you must try to look fresh in summer.
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Ways to look fresh in summer always-
Skin
- Our face tends to get more oily during summers resulting in breakouts. To avoid this problem, add 1/4 tbsp fuller earth to your regular face wash and massage your wet face for a minute before washing it off. Fuller earth absorbs the extra oil and dirt from your face and helps in reducing the pores.
- Apply a clay mask at least once a week to your face to clean your pores properly.
- Take facial steam twice a week. It will help you get rid of any leftover residue on the skin.
- Do an ice facial every day to minimise your pore size and tighten your face.
- Exfoliate once a week to remove dead cells and tanning.
- Use gel-based moisturiser in the morning if your skin gets oily during summers.
- Avoid wearing heavy makeup.
- Wear bb cream instead of foundation, and ensure that you use a setting spray.
- Use waterproof makeup.
- If you have an acne problem and find yourself looking for a good pimple patch, try the ones with hydrocolloid. They will dry your pimples overnight.
- Carry blotting paper with you to get rid of extra oil and sweat.
- Take a shower twice every day to look fresh during the summer season.
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Instant tan removal
Tanning is a common problem in summers we can tackle with this mask. What do you need for this??
- 1 tbsp curd/yoghurt
- 2 tbsp potato juice
- 1 tbsp cucumber juice
Mix yoghurt/ curd with potato and cucumber juice in a bowl. Apply it to the areas where you have tanning. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes before washing it off.
Yoghurt adds moisture to the skin, increases elasticity and reduces fine lines and wrinkles. It also protects our skin from UV radiation and fights acne. Potato juice lightens and brightens the skin; it also reduces skin inflammation. Cucumber juice combats premature ageing and reduces skin irritation. It also tightens the skin.
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Smelly feet problem
- Wear thin cotton socks and change them daily.
- Keep your shoes under the sunlight for 20 to 30 minutes. It will kill all the unwanted bacteria present- a not so talked about yet brilliant technique to look fresh in summer..don’t you agree?
- Every night, take a bowl filled with warm water and add Epsom salt, lemon juice and 1 tbsp baby shampoo. Soak your feet in this water for 10 minutes. Along with helping you relax after a hectic day, it will also help get rid of the foul smell.
- Epsom salt reduces the roughness of feet, Lemon juice has antimicrobial properties, and Baby shampoo gently cleanses the feet.
Sunscreen
Taking sunlight between 6-8:30 am is beneficial for us. It is the best source of vitamin D and balances our chakras and the fire element in our bodies. After 8:30, sunrays start becoming harsh and can cause a lot of damage to our skin. It is best to avoid the sun in the afternoon, but even if you have to step outside, keep these points in mind-
- Do not forget to wear sunscreen. It is a must.
- Sunscreen should have a minimum of 30-50 SPF.
- Do not be lazy in re-applying sunscreen.
- Ensure that you are applying it on your lips also.
- Prefer gel-based sunscreen as it would make you less oily.
- Do not forget to carry a hat or umbrella. Even though you are using sunscreen, nothing can beat physical protection.
- Wear light coloured clothing that covers your body.
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Lingerie
- Avoid wearing fancy lingerie with artificial cloth material and underwire. Stick to cotton undergarments. It will absorb sweat and let your skin breathe.
- Change your undergarments regularly and dry them in sunlight after washing.
- Remove your undergarments before sleeping and wear loose clothes.
- If your sweat a lot, use sweat pads.
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Refreshing face mist
We all need refreshment during the day so does our skin, and this mist will exactly do that! You need-
- Spray bottle
- 1/4 cup rose water
- 5 mint leaves
In a spray bottle, take rose water and add mint leaves to it. Keep this mixture in the refrigerator. Spray it on your face whenever you want to look fresh.
It is the best face mist if you want to look fresh in summer. Rosewater will balance the PH level of your skin, and mint leaves will give you that instant freshness while also keeping acne at bay.
For sunburn
Mix 1/2 cup water, 2 tbsp aloe vera gel and a few mint leaves in a bowl. Freeze this mixture in a disposable ice tray and apply these ice cubes to the affected area. Aloe vera has soothing and moisturising properties. Its mucopolysaccharides help retain the skin’s moisture.
Mint gives a cooling effect.
Hair hacks for summer
- Oil your hair for at least 2 hours before using the shampoo.
- Ensure that you rinse your hair thoroughly.
- Wash your hair in lukewarm water first and then with cold water (tap water).
- Protect your hair from the harsh sun rays using a hat or scarf. If your hair gets damaged because of the sun’s rays, it is not easy to reverse that damage.
- Use scalp scrub at least twice a month.
- Mix aloe vera gel with your DIY hair mask to control oily scalp problems.
Food for summer
- Keep your body hydrated. Otherwise, all the efforts that you are putting into your skincare routine will be wasted.
- Do not work out on an empty stomach. Eat something light before exercising.
- Eat seasonal fruits and vegetables.
- Avoid heavy and greasy foods.
- Eat foods that lower the temperature of your body and not warm foods.
- Increase water intake and reduce caffeine intake.
- Rather than consuming canned drinks with high sugar content, try these homemade drinks-
- Lemonade
- Buttermilk
- Coconut water
- Watermelon juice
- Raw mango juice
These drinks are good for your health and will help you reduce your body heat.
These are my favourite ways to beat the heat and look fresh in summer. Let me know yours!!