At the first nip of cool monsoon air, most of us tend to relax our rigid skin care regime. While summer can certainly be harsh on the skin and the hair, monsoons bring their own share of skin problems.

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Astalavista allergic triggers

Be aware of various allergic triggers - for instance, if the mosquito menace rears its ugly head due to stagnant water outside, you might be tempted to go overboard with mosquito coils, but these too can trigger outbreaks such as rashes and allergies.

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Scrap the soap cleaner variety

Avoid harsh soaps and astringents that further dry out the skin in monsoon.

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Don’t kick away sun screen lotions yet

Do not get deceived by the clouds as the sun can wreak havoc even in between the rains. One should use sunscreen even on cloudy days to prevent allergies caused by ultraviolet rays.

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Make your look with less of makeup

Makeup is best avoided during these wet days. One should avoid using foundation. If it is not avoidable, make sure it is water proof. Otherwise, use a talcum powder. Liquid eye liners and mascaras should be avoided as they may smudge if you get wet and enter your eyes. Instead use a pencil liner or waterproof mascara. One should also avoid manicure and pedicure that involves pushing cuticles inside as they are an easy access to bacteria during monsoons.

Wash wisely

Do not eat fruits and vegetables without washing them thoroughly. Avoid heavy, salty food as it promotes water retention and bloating. It is better to have medium to low salt food. Avoid too much of meat and fish and fried foods as they decrease our digestive efficiency

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Boil it to kill it

Last but not the least, do not drink plain water. One should make it a point to drink a lot of boiled water to keep oneself well-hydrated. Boiling of water is very important to protect oneself from seasonal infections to health.

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