Best skin care tips for this rainy season | monsoon

It is again that time of the year when monsoon is approaching. On one side there is a good feeling that the temperature will go down, on the other hand there are fears of how to take care of your skin in humid & wet rainy season. If you are beauty conscious and take a few simple precautions, you can save yourself a lot of trouble over bad skin.

This is the time when you are going to face problems like limpness, greasiness and hair fall. The excessive amount of moisture in the weather makes the hair dull flat and tangled. Therefore this is the most crucial time for you to have a thorough hair care regimen for the gentle and effective care of your hair.

Taking care of your skin in rainy season is very important. 

These are the tips to take basic skin care in rainy season

.Cleanse your skin daily with soap free cleanser. 

Cleansing should be followed by toning using analcohol free toner, since increased humidity could open up your pores

Face wash containing alpha hydroxyl acid helps to refresh the skin, but do not use it more than once a day. 

Drink 8-10 glasses of water everyday.Use a toner each time you wash face.

How to protect?

1. Avoid using too much hair products and use only a mild shampoo and gentle conditioner for the hair.

2. Have a regular wash for your hair.

3. Use conditioner after every wash. Do not apply it on the hair root or scalp but on the hair shaft.

4. You need to drink plenty of water.

5. Have a proper protein enriched diet along with plenty of fruits and vegetables

Its been proven over the years that little changes in the way you take care of your skin could have a positive effect on you during this monsoon season. Read further to know better of various skin types:

Dry Skin type:

Undoubtedly dryness is a result of lack of vitamins that helps in repairing dry and damaged skin. It also means that the skin isn’t properly hydrated as a result of which it looks and feel dry. And to top it all the condition becomes worse during the monsoon. Now how do you combat this condition of your skin? Well its very easy, just follow these simple tips:

Drink as much water as you can. Do not stop drinking water even if it leads to frequent urination. Water consumption hydrates your body and flushes out all the unwanted toxins.

Use cleansers that are clean based.

Moisturize your skin frequently. This will help in increasing the keep the outer layer of your skin properly hydrated, thereby leaving it with a soft, supple and moist look.

You may also use rose water and glycerin to keep your skin healthy

Keep away from alcohol based toners.

Oily skin type:

The main reason behind having oily skin is hormonal changes that are genetically determined. There is nothing much one can do to change skin condition permanently, however little changes in the way you take care of your skin will bring about a slow and gradual change in the way it feels and looks. Follow these easy tips to keep your skin in good condition:

Wash your face almost 3-4 times a day to get rid of the excess oil from your face. Do not over do it as too much of washing leads to

Use facial scrubs regularly as it will help in unclogging your pores and also exfoliate your skin by removing the dead cell layers from it. Try and use natural scrubs instead of chemical based ones.

Stay away from using heavy cleansing products.

Use home remedies such as pack made of chick -pea flour (also known as besan) and milk, lemon and honey etc that rejuvenates your skin and leaves it looking fresh and glowing.

Try using hot water to wash your face instead of cold or lukewarm water. This will help in dissolving the oil on the skin in a better way thereby leaving it supple and soft.

Combination skin type:

As it is a combination of oily and dry skin, such skin types should be taken extra care. The dry part of it should be cleansed and moisturized regularly and the oily part of it should be cleaned, scrubbed and toned to match the dry skin type.

Be it any skin type there are few tips that needs to be followed religiously to keep it in a healthy condition, these include:

As mentioned earlier, drinks loads of water. This is one of the best and the cheapest way to attain good, healthy and flawless skin, irrespective of the season. Try to drink at least 8-10 glasses of water everyday and you would definitely notice a drastic change within 2-3 months.

Wash your face a 2-3 times daily with a anti-bacterial face wash.

Just dab dry the face and don’t rub it with a towel. this will make the skin look rough and dry.

Moisturize the skin regularly.

Scrub your face twice a week.

Use face packs depending on your skin condition.

As far as possible use natural home remedies than chemical based products.

Monsoon care tips for Home

The rainy season is the time in a year where your property and its content need an extra care. Failure to protect your home from rain can result in damage or loss which need costly repair or sometimes difficult to repair. The moisture or mold can be a threat to you and your family members health. Moisture in building or penetrating rainwater in wall or building structure can be prevented if you prepare your home for the rainy season.

To make sure that your house will be as safe and dry as possible during any rainfall, don’t forget to carry out these helpful tips.

1.       Head up to the roof and check for cracks and holes. Replace missing shingles and seal any holes or replace portions of the roof that are beyond repair.

2.       While you’re up there, have a look at your rain gutters and see to it that they’re free of leaves and twigs that can cause blockage. When you get down, check outside drains for clogs, too.

3.       Inspect the caulking around your windows and doors. Cracks can let in moisture and leakage, so any chipped and cracked caulking should be reapplied.

4.       If there are trees in your yard, check it for old branches that can fall and cause damage or harm, and cut them down before the rains come.

5.       Gardening tools, garbage cans, bicycles and other things that can be lifted by strong gusts of winds should be put away in the garage.

6.       If there are areas in your home that are lower than the rest of the house, consider placing sand bags around them to keep water out.

7.       Doors, windows and other parts of the house made of wood can sustain water damage if it’s constantly absorbing water, so remember to apply a fresh coat of waterproof varnish to protect them.

8.       If your basement displays signs of moisture and leaks, cover up the holes using concrete sealer.

9.       Check your ceiling for signs of leaks like warping or discoloration, and have them repaired immediately.

10.   If you have a swimming pool, remember to drain it halfway so that its water won’t overflow and ruin your landscape or enter your home.

Common areas in apartment that need maintenance prior to monsoon

Generator: Regular maintenance and inspecting components or parts of generator for wear and tear could prevent major breakdowns. Maintenance by professional or trained personnel would ensure quality power and increase service life of the generator.

Swimming Pool: Swimming pool need to be cleaned from floating debris, living organism and other organic matter. Clean the pool periodically and test the quality of water regularly. Need to provide safety measures in monsoon to avoid slip or fall. Children need to be given more care when playing in or around swimming pool.

Leakage and crack: Leaks in wall and ceiling is one of the common problems during the monsoon season. It is best time to repair your building or apartment to protect your apartment from leakage and crack during heavy rainfall. You can seek service of professional or civil engineer to tackle this problem.

Lift or elevator: It is very important to maintain lift or elevator regularly for the safety of residence in the apartments. All moving parts should be greased and ensure smooth moving to avoid burnout of motors or electrical systems associated with it.

Maintaining Your Apartment In This Monsoon

Common area is normally maintained by association of apartment. The expense will be divided equally by owners and residence in apartment. But you need to maintain the area which is owned by you. Here are some tips for maintaining and protect your apartment in this monsoon.

Ensure no leakage and cracks: 

In past few days you might have experienced leakage or seen the cracks in your building. It is best time to repair them now before it rains heavily. Ensure no leakage or crack with assistance of a professional or good civil engineer.

Inverter: 

Inverters is battery run device which can be used as source of power supply. Battery charges when there is power and automatically switch on when power fails. During monsoon, it is common there is power cut or break down of generator. Install Inverter to ensure or avoid power failure during night or during study time of your children.

Cover windows and balcony with tarpaulin sheets: 

During monsoon water enters into living room and other rooms. Close the windows and doors during raining and if water enters into your room or bedroom even after closing doors and window, cover your balcony and windows with tarpaulin sheets. Ask your maintenance person or cleaner to cover windows and balcony with tarpaulin sheet before rain starts.

Swelling wooden door: 

Swelling of wooden door due to moisture in the atmosphere is common during monsoon. It may be because of loose hinges or wrong fixing of door. In such case door can be removed and fixed again. Varnishing, painting or sandpaper the part of the door that gets stuck with the frame can solve this problem.

Safe wiring: 

It is important to take safety measures from electrical appliance and wiring. Properly cover the joints and ensure quality wires for your household items. Proper earthing and separate fuse for each power board is essential. Never over load and avoid unnecessary or excess power during transmission. Seek experts or professional service to ensure safety of your apartment.

Dampness in cupboards: 

The cupboards in your apartment need attention too! Chances of increase in dampness and pests inside your cupboard are more during monsoon. Henceforth, to avoid dampness put camphor in your cupboards and neem leaves, cloves to keep silver fish and other insects away.