4 COMMON SUMMER SKIN PROBLEMS YOU CAN PREVENT

2.    Dry, irritated skin
When outdoor air is hot and humid, you can still have dry irritated skin. The biggest culprits are spending time in the sun, pool, and air-conditioning. If your skin starts to feel dry and irritated despite the humidity, try these tips:

•    Shower and shampoo immediately after getting out of the pool, using fresh, clean water and a mild cleanser or body wash made for swimmers.

•    Apply sunscreen before going outdoors, using one that offers broad-spectrum protection, SPF 30+, and water resistance.

•    Use a mild cleanser to wash your skin. Soaps and body washes labeled “antibacterial” or “deodorant” can dry your skin.

•    Take showers and baths in warm rather than hot water.

•    Slather on a fragrance-free moisturizer after every shower and bath. Moisturizer works by trapping water in your skin, so you’ll need to apply it within 5 minutes of taking a shower or bath.

•    Carry moisturizer with you, so you can apply it after washing your hands and when your skin feels dry.

•    Turn up the thermostat if the air conditioning makes your home too dry.