All that rain is making your skin, hair worse
Monsoons might sound romantic on paper but can often spell disaster for skin. The wavering temperatures and excessive humidity make the skin prone to infections. But the most common offender on the list are the hyperactive sebaceous glands.
“Most people find more oil production on their skin during the summer season. Sebaceous glands start producing more oil during hot weather, even if it’s monsoons when the heat is still on,” explains Kiran Sethi, owner and founder, Isya Aesthetics. The reason this gets problematic is that it does not just make the skin appear more greasy but the excess sebum if not taken care of, or if you have a sedentary lifestyle, leads to several other conditions such as acne, whiteheads, enlarged pores, heat rash, dandruff and folliculitis (inflamed follicles) on face or scalp, she adds.
This can be tackled by using the right skincare ingredients that don’t just reduce oil secretion but also act as anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory agents. “The humid air during monsoons prevents your sweat from evaporating which makes the skin feel sticky. Excessive sebum also serves as a breeding ground for acne-causing bacteria and yeast, leading to clogged pores, blackheads as well as acne breakouts,” says Niketa Sonavane, dermatologist and founder of Ambrosia Aesthetics, Mumbai.
Here's what you can do address the problem: “The first step to sebum control in any season is a good cleansing and moisturising routine. The next step is using an active serum that can reduce sebum production from the oil glands in your skin,” says Dr Sonavane. On the scalp, excessive greasiness may cause inflammation, boils and greasy flakes owing to yeast overgrowth, adds Dr Sonavane. Similar flaking may also occur at the corners of the nose, and eyebrows, a skin condition known as seborrheic dermatitis. Read More
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