
Summer heat can bring its own problems
for your skin including sunburn, sun tan, itchiness, irritation and rashes. Sweaty
skin, thanks to our high humidity, cloaks our pores with grime and dirt but
fear not, Ayurveda can help keep your skin healthy and glowing over the next
few months.
1.
Tone your skin with our
rose and basil toner twice a day.
Spray over your face then use a cotton pad to gently wipe off. Keep the
toner in your fridge for a refreshing way to hydrate on those really hot days
(rose water is a natural cooler).
2.
Exfoliating the skin
once or twice a week to remove dead cells and brighten your skin. Take sesame
seeds , dried mint leaves and honey. Crush the sesame seeds coarsely and powder
the dried mint leaves. Mix all the ingredients with little honey and apply on
the skin. Leave for five minutes and wash off with water.
3.
Don’t use harsh
soaps and moisturise your
skin at least twice a day. You can apply aloe
vera gel to skin after bathing as aloe vera keeps the body cool.
4.
Follow a daily
bedtime routine, exercise daily for 10-15 minutes, drink plenty of water, eat
fresh fruits and vegetables and avoid junk, oily and spicy food.
Here’s some
ways you can care for your skin this summer using ingredients you’ll find at
home:
a.
Mash half an avocado
or papaya and add a few drops of lemon juice. Mix it well and apply on dry
skin. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes, then wash it off with water.
b.
Mix cucumber juice
or pulp with watermelon cut into pieces and add two teaspoons of powdered milk.
You can put the ingredients in a blender, for a smooth paste. Apply on your
face and neck and rinse off with water after half an hour.
c.
Make a paste of
marigold petals with milk and one teaspoon honey. Apply on the face and wash it
off with water after 20 minutes. Apply the pack twice a week. It helps to keep
the skin clear of pimples. This pack is ideal for oily skin. For dry skin, use
the same pack with red roses, instead of marigold.
d.
Neem leaves help
control rashes and pimples. Put a few neem leaves in hot water and leave
overnight for it to cool. Make a paste of the neem leaves and apply it on the
face. Wash off after 15 minutes.
e.
Mix two teaspoons of
wheat bran with one teaspoon of ground almonds, honey, yogurt and rose water.
Apply on the face, but be careful to avoid the lips and area around eyes. Wash
it off after 20 minutes.