Summer acne comes from heat, humidity, and how your skin reacts to them. The climate changes, but skincare habits often remain the same, skin experts say.
Rich moisturizers may cause ‘Summer Acne’. Know what experts say: Summer is here. Beating heat has become a challenge now. Apart from this, our skin also battle with sweaty and humid conditions. The term ‘Summer Acne’ has become common now-a- days.
Skin experts explain why does acne get worse in summer?
Summer acne comes from heat, humidity, and how your skin reacts to them. The climate changes, but skincare habits often remain the same, skin experts say.
Rich moisturizers, heavy formulations and inadequate cleansing after sweating can all contribute to congestion during summer. Over-cleansing can also make acne worse. Sometimes, all your skin needs is enough support to work naturally.
- Prolonged exposure to sunlight can also increase the problem of pimples.
- Apart from this, wearing tight clothes, helmets, hats or face masks for a long time in summer causes sweat to accumulate on the skin.
- Swimming in chlorinated swimming pools may cause irritation to sensitive skin.
Skin care routine to prevent Summer Acne
- Stay hydrated during summer. Increase intake of water, smoothies, shakes, fruits etc.
- Limiting sugary and processed foods .
- Keep pillow covers and mobile screens clean.
- Avoid touching your face frequently. But if the pimples persist for a long time, are painful or severe, consult a dermatologist as soon as possible.
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