Page 18 - The Upper Storyy Magazine | February 2017 Issue

wellness
skin care
HOW DO WE

care for

OUR SKIN?

Our skin and hair are usually affected during any weather transition. As we are now heading for a transition from winter to summer, a good
skin care regime and a few other precautionary tips can be practised to prevent this chaos.
The commonest problems seen during this period are SUDDEN PIMPLE BREAKOUTS, WORSENING OF PIGMENTARY PATCHES ( BLACK OR
WHITE), SEVERE DANDRUFF, HAIR FALL, DRY SKIN CONDITIONS LIKE ECZEMA/PSORIASIS AND A DULL SKIN.
These are some tips to help with transition period:

01 02 keep skin moist and hydrated.

Drinking of water and juices

Avoid excessive caffeine and
carbonated drinks as it causes
dehydration.

A healthy well balanced diet with
enough carbs, protein, good fat
(omega 3 Fatty Acid), salads , fruits and
berries (those especially rich in vit c) 03 A non soap based face wash would
give good lustre to the skin. be preferred during this dry season
to prevent excessive removal of
facial oil which can lead to a dull
skin and pimple breakouts.
04

05 06

Although it may not be too sunny
in this season, many neglect the
need for a sunscreen, hence white Face washing should always be followed
by toning and moisturising and it
and dark patches can worsen in this removes remaining dirt, balances the PH Application of hydrating serums which
period. A good sunscreen would be and moisturises the skin. This way the contain hyaluronic acid and vitamins
recommended to be applied on a skin is able to deal with weather changes combat the adverse effects of weather
regular basis. change and give a glow to the face.
without reacting too much.

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