The monsoons brighten the natural aspects of the earth. However, it could become tough maintaining hygiene as it causes hair, skin and gut problems. Here are a few monsoon friendly hacks to keep the monsoon blues away.
Hair Care Tips
Hair is an important part of the human body. During the monsoon, oily scalp, hair fall and dull hair are some of the problems faced. Hair experts have often said that it is a temporary problem that can be controlled with the right treatment. Here are some of the tips to control such problems:
1. Keep your hair clean
When you come back soaking wet from the rain, the first thing that you do is dry your hair right? Wrong, it will damage your hair even further, meaning it will tangle it further and the dirt oils will get stuck even further. Wash your hair with a mild shampoo and conditioner as soon as you come back home. It is a simple formula that will clean and moisture your hair.
2. Cover your hair
Carry an umbrella or a raincoat at all times. In case you forget, use a stole or scarf to cover your hair to avoid exposing it to the rain. It works only if its drizzling. Covering your hair helps maintain your hairdo.
3. Oiling for Healthy Hair
Oil is a natural conditioner, that makes your skin smooth and silky. It is best to avoid using scented oils and use oils like coconut and olive oil as they do not contain any preservatives and chemicals.
4. Eat a Protein Rich Diet
Protein rich foods are crucial for the body muscles, tissues,regeneration of cells and hair. It helps in hair fall control and in fighting scalp related. Include pulses, yoghurt, soya, paneer, eggs, etc.
5. Stay Hydrated
Yes, the amount of water you drink effects the quality of your hair. Apart from water, you can also indulge in fresh fruit juice, lime soda, green tea or coconut water.
Skin Care Tips
1. KClean Your Face
Wash your face at least twice a day to remove all the impurities that stick to the face. Dirty skin leads to skin breakouts. Always wash your face before going to bed.
2. Use of Sunscreen
It is important to apply sunscreen even during the monsoons, even when it is cloudy outside. Look for sunscreens with 30+ SPF for prevention from UV rays and PA 3+ from tanning/ageing.
3. Allow your Feet to Breathe
Try wearing waterproof footwear that do not let dirty rain water accumulate, as it leads to fungal and bacterial infection. Keep you toe nails short. Use of a deodorant or talcum powder in between the toe nails prevents bacterial infections.
Monsoon and Healthy Gut
We love the monsoons as we get to head out and eat some of the most mouth watering snacks. Stuffing our stomach with all kinds of monsoon food can cause some other airborne or waterborne disease. Furthermore, it could cause fullness, bloating, reflux, heartburn, belching, constipation or diarrhoea.
The body needs extra care during the monsoons as it becomes an easy target for infections. Gut infections are not fatal bu if not treated on time, it could lead to serious problems. It is best to stick to a healthy monsoon diet.
