The festive season is all about celebratory spirits, scrumptious sweets, family time, and gorgeous clothes. However, Dr Rashmi Shetty, a dermatologist, believes that “the increased consumption of alcohol, sweets and late-night parties during the festive time can take a toll on our skin" and can lead to “acne, ageing, dry skin, hair fall, pigmentation, and eczema.” Agreeing, Dr Parnita Bansal, a cosmetologist and skin laser surgeon, told indianexpress.com, “Too many goodies, too little sleep, and a whole lot of celebrations can make your skin get the holiday blues and skin inflammation" which can cause “ redness, pain, itching, and dryness.” Further, she explained that lack of sleep increases collagen breakdown which accelerates the ageing process and decreases skin elasticity. Alcohol, on the other hand, is a diuretic that dehydrates the body and skin which makes “it look dry and makes the dark circles more noticeable,” she said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr Rashmi Shetty Dermatologist (@drrashmishettyra) So, if you are wondering how you can minimise, reverse and prevent skin inflammation without missing out on any fun, follow these tips, as suggested by Dr Shetty. *Apply plenty of moisturiser before your make-up and after taking it off. Well-moisturised and hydrated skin can fight everything on its own, including damage caused by inflammation. *Incorporate products with antioxidants that are not too harsh on the skin as this helps in reversing and preventing oxidative stress. *Look for ingredients that are reparative and soothing to the skin like - squalene, peptides, and aloe vera extracts. *No scrubs, steams, or chemical exfoliation during this phase as they add to the inflammation and increase skin sensitivity. 📣 For more lifestyle news, follow us on Instagram | Twitter | Facebook and don't miss out on the latest updates!
