Take care of your skin, face and hair in this summer
By Dr.Naresh Arora In coming summers we apprehend more trouble for our skin, face and body. Everyday our body reacts to heat and the change in barometric pressures. With the mercury rising, the scorching heat and dry atmosphere is bound to...
By Dr.Naresh Arora
In coming summers we apprehend more trouble for our skin, face and body. Everyday our body reacts to heat and the change in barometric pressures. With the mercury rising, the scorching heat and dry atmosphere is bound to have its adverse effect on our body. I’m sure you have noticed it in yourself and others. Our bodies don’t always cope well with high mercury especially if we are not conscious of our need to hydrate continuously during the day.
A combination
of humidity and heat can stop the ever so important evaporation from our bodies
which is the body’s mechanism for keeping it cool. Without the ability to
evaporate through skin, internal body temperature rises and brings about
traumatic changes in our body such as-
Skin Irritation with
small red spots on the face, neck and the chest Exhaustion.
Syncope that
is loss of consciousness caused by fall in blood pressure which is quit normal
in summers.
According
to Ayurveda, summer is the season of “Pitta Dosha” which is
related to the Fire Element responsible for governing the Metabolism and
changes in the Body including Digestion. Many health problems related to Pitta
Dosha are Heart Burn, excessive Body Heat and Sweating, Skin problems like Skin
rashes, Prickly Heat and Acne, Stomach Over acidity and peptic ulcers, rough
hair, irritability and anger.
Rising
temperatures are also associated with huge Mood swings and
you need to relax your nervous system as well as stress related disorders. This
can otherwise play havoc with your face, Hair and Body.
Over
acidity and indigestion cause dip in your facial pH level
prompting more Allergies, Tanning and Loss in Skin Glow. Rehydration of
Skin and body through high intake of Fluids, Fruit Juices, Easy
to digest Salads and foods with high fibre content can help in bringing
back the lost lusture.
Here
are a few combinations that work wonder on your skin in summer, especially
drawn from your own kitchen:
Lemon- lemon combats free radicals also it is rich in
vitamin c so consuming it every day will help gives you a bright and healthy
skin and it also helps in detoxifying. It also has bleaching properties so it
lightens the skin tone. But try to avoid stepping out of the house in the sun
after application of lemon as it may give you a burning sensation.
Aloevera - Consuming Aloevera in summers will help your
body stay cool and its application gives your skin a soothing effect and also
kills any kind of bacteria, fungi and viruses. If your skin is affected by sun,
application of Aloevera will help your skin heal as fast as possible.
Curd - This dairy product is rich in calcium and
magnesium content which helps to strengthen our bones, besides it is a great
exfoliater when added with gram flour (Chana Daal) it acts as a whitening agent
and thus helps remove tan.
Neem leaves
(margosa) - Neem has
anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti –bacterial properties that not only benefit your health but also
can help you get rid of many beauty problems. Neem contains Vitamin C, which
helps in getting rid of skin problems like blackheads, pigmentation, dullness
and aging, thus leaving the skin with a youthful glow.
Oat meals – Oats are healthy and nutritious food, it has
amazing healing properties from inside as well as outside our body. oatmeal
scrub is great for dry and rough skin.
Tulsi leaves - Tulsi leaves have high level of potassium,
magnesium and vitamin C can help regulating your blood pressure. It’s also
loaded with a lot of antioxidant.
Apart from the above mentioned ingredients there
are some useful tips that you may follow in summers:
· Drink a lot of water to stay hydrated throughout
the day, drinking plain water can be boring so you may add lemon and oranges
for flavors or taste.
· Apply a sunscreen with minimum SPF of 30 or 50
which provides protection against the UV rays.
· Eat fruits which have high water content like
water melon, grapes, oranges etc.
· Try not to expose yourself directly to the sun
unless necessary.
Skin
and Body De tan thru Aromatherapy
Prepare
a Body and facial Scrub with ½ Teaspoon of Dead Sea salt, ½ TSP Brown
Sugar, Ubtan ½ tsp and make paste with 1Tsp Skin Butter ( Shea and Cocoa Butter
) , add 10 drops Lemon Juice and 2-4 drops of Neroli Oil . The paste
should be well massaged and scrubbed on Face and body with gentle movements for
5-10 minutes and then leave for 5 minutes. Wash off well and apply SPF 10-20
sunscreen. Repeat the process every week and see miracle happening after three
sittings.
Anti Pimple Facial
For oily and clogged skin
1. Cleanse the face with Mint
facial gel
2. Provide
High Frequency Ozone treatment for 8-10 minutes
3. Provide
Facial Steam with Anti Ace oil (2-4 drops).
4. Provide
cold compression
5. Apply
Tea Tree facial gel for 10-15 minutes and wipe off.
6. Apply
Neem and Mint Face Pack and wash off when completely dry.
7. Apply
skin Toner
Important: Don’t touch the pimple skin with fingers
since it may lead to more infection.
· Strictly NO FOR OILY FOOD, FRIED FOOD, JUNK
FOOD, ESPECIALLY COLD DRINKS, FRIDGED WATER
AND SWEETS.
· You should take diet of Salads and whole
fruits.
· Drink as much water as possible.
Home products
1. Mint facial gel or Neem and Tulsi Face
wash - twice a day application
2. Skin Toner
3. Neem and Mint Face Pack – Apply every
alternate days. Till completely dry.
4. Tea Tree oil for Facial Steam
Hair
fall and Hair Lusture- Hair Dandruff,
Dry, Itchy Scalp
Aromatherapy
of Hair and scalp problems in summer and rainy season includes Rosemary
oil 1 drop, Basil oil 1 drop , Tea Tree oil 1 drop and Patchouli oil 1 drop mixed with 1 Tsp Almond or Extra virgin Olive
oil and applied on Scalp on alternate nights with gentle finger massage
for 10-15 minutes . Wash off next morning with Lavender Shampoo. Apply pH 5.5
Hair Conditioner or Hair Spa Cream.
Diet full of proteins, especially sprouts
and salads.
Home Care
· Anti Dandruff
Hair Oil for Night application
· Shampoo
(Lavender for Oily hair and Jojoba for Dry Hair). Wash the hair in the morning.
· Hair
Conditioner or Hair Spa Cream to be applied after shampoo.
· Rinse
off again after 5-10 minutes.
(The Author is Founder of Chase
Aromatherapy Cosmetics)