How to reduce excess oily skin in summers

Summer reminds us of holidays, being with family and having some free time for ourselves. This summer has been really harsh on all of us where temperatures were too high. And this was difficult to deal with when it comes to taking care of skin. With heat, humidity, sweat , day to day activities have become uncomfortable. Worry not! Our celebrity dermatologist DR DEEPTHI ATMAKURI founder of CLINICA DERM, banjara hills, Hyderabad is here to help us with some tips which can handle this and give your skin radiance and hydration. 

Facial skin has maximum number of oil glands and due to rise in temperatures and humidity levels, these glands produce more oiliness and therefore result in acne or pimples.

To keep your face from excessive oiliness, here are the things you can do 

Invest in good cleanser : Invest in pH balanced cleanser, increase frequency of cleansing, After work out or excessive sweating episodes cleanse face immediately. Gentle scrubs can be used once a week, but do not over exfoliate and try to balance your skin care. Many devices are available for cleansing thanks to social media, as a dermatologist we do not recommend these as you can over do them, and they can trigger more inflammation and pimples.

Moisturise :  All skin types need moisturiser and this is essential for all seasons as well. What one can do is change the formulation according to season, for example use gel based light moisturisers in summers and creams or lotions in winter or rainy seasons. This is an important step as it protects and supports the skin barrier.

Cut down on your layering technique : If you are layering multiple products especially in summer, that’s a big mistake. This can not only make your skin feel heavy but also end up causing  pimples and inflammation.

Formulation change: "It’s useful to shift to a lighter sunscreen and add on hydrating serums.  consider active serums which absorb quickly into the skin, typically use a gentle cleanser or mild exfoliating cleanser which contain AHA’S. A mild scrub weekly once will actually give good results. Use an antioxidant serum or sunscreen in the morning and at night cleanse, hydrate and use an active serum which targets day to day damage” says our best dermatologist Dr Deepthi Atmakuri.

Make up and it’s effects: In case make up is a must for you, do consider these changes. Light weight primers, concealers and foundations are to be preferred. Other options like water proof make up are also available which are oil free and sweat free. Trial of these products is essential before you go ahead and use them. Allow you skin to breathe and have some make up free days too. 

Procedures : In clinic chemical peels help in mild exfoliation, also control acne. Laser toning by q switch helps for multiple skin concerns. HydraFacial as maintenance can help in achieving that radiant skin without compromising your skin barrier. 

Hydrate your skin from inside out!