Prickly Heat

One of the most common skin problems of summer is Prickly heat. It is caused because of the clogging of the sweat glands by too many dead cells. The skin becomes itchy and breaks into tiny boils.

To relieve prickly heat, follow these tips:

Wear loose cotton clothes instead of tight synthetic clothes.
Apply talcum powder after a cool shower.
Don’t rub your back severely until the prickly heat calms down.
Take 1000 mg of vitamin C orally.

Dandruff

The reason of dandruff is also clogged pores and bacteria on the scalp.

Some of the remedies for dandruff include:

Wash your hair on a daily basis with a mild shampoo containing Ketoconazole or Zinc Pyrithione.
Soak Fenugreek seeds in water for the night and apply this on your hair. Fenugreek seeds are an effective treatment for dandruff.
Yogurt mixed with lemon juice is as well an excellent cure for dandruff.

Blackhead, Pimples, and Acne

The main cause behind pimples and blackheads are clogged pores and bacteria. If you are suffering from acne, there is a chance that it may get provoked.

To relieve these problems follow these tips:

Cleanse your face with a good face wash.
Apply Fuller’s Earth face packs since it is anti-acne and has a drying effect.
pt for clean-ups at least once a month, for blackheads.

Body Odor and Fungal Infection

The reason for fungal infection and body odor is again bacteria due to humidity.

To deal with these skin troubles follow these tips:

For fungal infection, apply an antifungal cream or dusting powder immediately after a bath.
For body odor, take regular baths and add aroma oils in water. In addition, use deodorants frequently.

Increase in Pigmentation

If you are suffering from pigmentation, you may experience it increases more during summer. This occurs due to the activation of melanin pigments by the UV rays, adding to skin pigmentation.

Follow these tips to ease the problem:

Keep away from the sun, in addition to apply a sunscreen while moving out.
Eat foodstuffs loaded with carotene and anti-oxidants.
Make use of skin-lightening agents such as retonic acid or kojic acid at night. Avoid using them during the day.