According to Th.BS Tran Nguyen Anh Tu, Deputy Head of Skin Aesthetic Department, Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital (BV) in the summer is extremely important in the summer. For healthy skin, Dr. Anh Tu recommends that you should never know 7 "tips on the bed" as follows:
1. Should change the face washing product with high cleansing
Prolonged heat, rising temperatures in combination with high humidity causes oil glands to increase activity, causing increased sebum secretion andacne.Therefore, changing cleanser is essential.Instead of using mild products, less soap, we should prioritize the type with strong cleaning properties, gel form, containing salicyclic acid in the hot season.
Note, cleaning the skin in the summer is necessary but should not be excessive cleansing, because it will lose the essential oil layers on the skin, leading to excessive oil glands that cause acne.Therefore, you should use cleanser 2 times/day, the rest only wash with clean water.
2. Change the appropriate moisturizer
If you think that "hot and humid summer weather should not moisturize the skin" is wrong!We still have to use moisturizers, especially for those who often sit in the air -conditioned room.However, previous products will not be suitable because the skin is clogged and causes acne.
Should choose moisturizing lotion or serum helps quickly absorb for people with normal skin and gel form for oily people.Priority is given to choosing water -soluble moisturizers and sunscreen with SPF ≥ 30 if used during the day.
3. Sunscreen often and properly
Ultraviolet rays can be harmful to the skin at any time of the year, but more in the summer months when our contact level is higher.
Should choose a broad spectrum sunscreen, with SPF ≥ 30. Use the gel form to quickly absorb the skin, avoid the feeling of greasy and clog the hair follicles, causing acne.Priority is given to the type of water resistance so that sunscreen is less likely to go away when sweat is released due to hot weather.Applying regularly every 2-3 hours or when sweating is also very important in protecting the skin from the harmful effects of the sun.
Besides, it is necessary to combine wearing long clothes, wearing wide -brimmed hats, wearing sunglasses ... limited to reveal your body directly under sunlight as much as possible.
Remember the sunscreen always for the lip area with lip gloss products or lip balm with SPF ≥ 15.
Burning skin due to sunburn.
4. Exfoliating more often
If you were often advised by dermatologists before exfoliating too much, then in the hot season, this skin care step could be increased to 1-2 times/week, especially for you.oily skin.This will help the skin look smoother, less dull and reduce acne.Can choose products containing alpha-hydroxy acid, salicyclic acid, glycolic acid ...
5. Priority the activitiesmatterpossiblepowerRecover sunburn
Vitamin C serum can be used all year round, but very suitable for summer weather, helps prevent hyperpigmentation, stimulates collagen production, improves wrinkles and especially recovers quickly lesionsThe skin is exposed to the sun.
In addition, green tea extract serums containing EGCG antioxidants are also the ideal choice to help soothe the skin, reduce sunburn, red skin.
6. Choose makeup products without acne
Should use non-acne-proof types, on the product often have the words "Non-comedogenic" (do not contain wall clogged walls), "Non-Oily" (non-greasy) or "Non-Non-Non-Acnegenic ”(without acne).
Besides, in the hot season, it is best to makeup gently to avoid clogging hair follicles, makeup layers as thin as possible.If your skin does not have many defects to cover, you can choose moisturizer or color sunscreen to replace the makeup of foundation, thick foundation is more likely to clog.
The doctor checks the skin for the patient.
7. Suitable living mode
Drinking enough water is a very important factor to keep the skin healthy and smooth.The hot summer makes sweating a lot, so the need for adequate water to the body is even more necessary.
Every day, drink 7-8 glasses of water, in addition, you can add fruits that contain lots of water such as oranges, grapefruit, watermelon ... For you to practice sports or work outdoors, the amountWater needs to provide more.
In addition, many people have a habit of using hot water even in the summer, this will cause our skin to increase dehydration.
Take a shower and wash your face with cold water, this not only helps you feel cool, more comfortable in hot, hot weather, but also helps the oily glands reduce activity, limit acne.
If you have done all the above steps but the skin has not improved as expected, or you are feeling confused because you do not know how to take appropriate care, meet dermatologists for advice and treatment.