Thursday, August 18, 2011

Keep your skin healthy in monsoon.

While monsoon is the saving grace from the scorching summer sun, it also brings about concerns for the skin. Regular cleansing and toning is important during the monsoon to keep looking fresh and healthy.

Those who have dry skin can try almond paste and honey cleanser for that perfect looking skin. Make a paste of around ten almonds and add two tablespoons of honey. Once the mixture is ready, massage on face for 5 to 7 minutes and then rinse and pat dry. Those who have an oily face need a very mild cleanser to get rid of the dead cells and grime off the skin.

Using a pure oatmeal scrub to cleanse oily skin or using ripe papaya pulp as a mild exfoliant is a good idea during the monsoon. During the monsoon the air is full of a lot of airborne and waterborne microbes and hence a good anti-bacterial toner goes a long way in preventing skin infections and eruptions.

Using a anti-bacterial face wash is also a good idea.
Moisturising during the monsoon is as important as it is during the summer. The rains can bring a de-moisturising effect on dry skin and an over-hydrating effect on oily skin. Remarkably, even in the rains the skin gets dehydrated due to the constant wetting and drying. It also leads to an itchy feeling during this time of the year. Using a non water based mosituriser is good idea if chances of getting wet frequently is high. Keeping simple tips in mind can help in maintaining a good skin during the monsoon. 

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