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9 Summer Skincare Mistakes That Can Prove Fatal For Your Skin Health

Summer season is here knocking on our door. It is the time to bring out the colourful and fun clothes and enjoy all that summer has to offer. It is also the time to pull up your socks and up your skincare game. All the fun outdoor activities of the summer can prove to be quite fatal for your skin, if not taken care of properly. The scorching heat combined with the sweating and exposure to dirt and pollution can easily damage our skin. Rashes, redness of the skin, clogged pores, sunburns, acne and blackheads are the common skincare problems during summers.

Clearly, being lenient with your skin during the summer won't do. Today, we share with you some of the skincare mistakes that make your skin prone to summer damage. Correct these mistakes and enjoy beautiful and glowing skin this summer season.

Not Moisturising Enough

Not Moisturising Enough

We tend to sweat a lot during the summer season and this gives us the misconception that we do not need to moisturise much. How we wish that was true! Your skin will always benefit from moisturising. Granted, you don't need as much as you would in the winters, but you still can't skip it. If you have extremely dry skin, you can continue with your normal moisturising routine. Those with oily skin can switch to a lighter moisturiser.

Taking Exfoliation Lightly

Taking Exfoliation Lightly

Exfoliating the skin is to remove the dead and dull skin along with all the dirt and impurities stuck in our skin pores. But we make the mistake of thinking that exfoliation is only for the dry skin and dry seasons of the year. And that can turn out to be one of your first and gravest summer skincare mistakes.

The heat and sweat of the summer season leads to clogging of the skin pores and that causes various other skin issues such as acne and blemishes. Exfoliation twice a week, therefore, becomes necessary.

Thinking Sunscreen Is A One-Time Job

Thinking Sunscreen Is A One-Time Job

Sunscreen is an obvious skincare step during the summers considering the heat and bright sunlight. The mistake we make is applying the sunscreen just once, in the morning while getting ready. Any sunscreen that you wear lasts for a maximum of three hours. It needs to be reapplied after that. This became especially important in the summer season when we are most exposed to the harsh rays of the sun.

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Being Inconsiderate About The Feet

Being Inconsiderate About The Feet

The best thing about summers is that you can flaunt your beautiful flip-flops and pretty sandals. The heat of the summer season often makes us opt for footwear that is open at the back and sometimes even at the front.

While these sandals look amazing and match with your summer dresses perfectly, all-dry constant exposure of your feet to the harsh and warm air outside can cause cracks and splits on the delicate skin of your feet. A quick solution would be to keep your feet covered. But, we know how difficult it is to resist your summer slippers. The next best solution? Keep your feet moisturised.

Scratching The Skin

Scratching The Skin

Exposed to the hot air of the summers, we experience itching and redness of the skin during the summers. And our first instinct is to scratch that itch away. But wait! Scratching the skin is only going to harm it and cause more itching. Sometimes we end up winding our skin as well. The best solution for this is to keep your skin moisturised. Not only the face, nourish your skin with a body lotion everyday after shower. And refrain from using lukewarm water. Warm water also makes your skin itch.

Piling On Make-up

Piling On Make-up

Piling on make-up is never a good idea during the summers. Summers mean constant sweating and that means your make-up will melt. This will not only ruin your look but also clog your skin pores. And that means inviting a variety of skincare issues.

Keep it light during the summers. Instead of layering on the make-up, only use the products absolutely necessary. Not letting the skin breathe might be your biggest summer skincare.

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Skipping The Lips

Skipping The Lips

Your lips need as much care during the summers as your face. Not taking proper care of your skin can make them dry, chapped and leave you dealing with split lips all summer long. So, apply and re-apply a lip balm all through the day. If possible, get a lip balm infused with SPF to keep your lips moisturised and sun-protected.

Exposing Your Skin To Sun For Too Long

Exposing Your Skin To Sun For Too Long

A day at the beach seems like a wonderful way to enjoy the summer season. While we can not argue with that, exposing your skin to the sun for too long might not sit well with your skin. Overexposure to the sun can lead to sunburns, rashes, acne, irritation and hyperpigmentation of the skin. So, gear up on the sunscreen and cover your skin to give it as much protection as you can.

Not Modifying The Routine

Not Modifying The Routine

Lastly, many of us make the mistake of sticking through the same skincare routine throughout the year. Our skin's needs change according to the season. While during winters we need to pack up the moisture, in the summers we need less moisturiser and more protection from the sun. You also need to protect your skin from all the clogging sweating can do. So, it is best to be summer-ready by changing your skincare routine with the change in the weather.

Story first published: Tuesday, April 14, 2020, 18:48 [IST]