Oiliness, acne breakouts, and even rashes become common during the rainy season. While certain ointments and medicines may provide temporary relief from such skincare issues, experts stress eating seasonal and healthy foods for long-term benefits. After all, what you eat reflects on your face.
So, for this rainy reason, make sure your diet is full of vegetables and fruits to keep your skincare woes at bay One such ‘monsoon fruit’ that will help keep your skin healthy is the plum, the benefits of which nutritionist Lovneet Batra shared on Instagram. Monsoon brings its own share of skincare troubles. Have you ever had an increase in acne breakout, rashes, clogged skin pores or oiliness during the rainy season? So, what’s best is to include plum in your diet that not only can help you deal well with skin issues but can give a great looking skin in more than one way,” she captioned the post. Treat acne: Due to their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, plums are very helpful in fighting off acne. They also help to remove excess oil from the skin. Also, due to their vitamin A content, plums can help to reduce acne scars as well. Treat acne: Due to their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, plums are very helpful in fighting off acne. They also help to remove excess oil from the skin. Also, due to their vitamin A content, plums can help to reduce acne scars as well.Protects skin from sun damage: The UV rays of the sun can cause damage to your skin when exposed for a prolonged duration. Plums have high amounts of antioxidants along with vitamins C and E that provide an effective shield against sunrays and reduce sun damage.
“This season, eat plums for healthy skin as you enjoy the monsoon rains,” she added. Here is a foolproof plan to keep falls at bay during monsoon
*Use handrails when walking on stairs at home or otherwise. Installing handrails is needed when there are elderly people at home.
*There should be well-lit pathways or carry a flashlight while going to dark places.
*Wear comfortable, slip-resistant shoes on uneven and wet surfaces. Wrong footwear can cause injuries. Wearing heels or leather shoes is a strict no-no.
*Try to stay focused and alert to avoid falling or slipping.
*Avoid using a cell phone while you walk as you can fall.
*Try to use walkways and pedestrian paths.
*Wipe your feet on a mat once you enter a building during the monsoon.
*Keep your wet clothes and umbrella away from the walkways at home as you can slip or fall from the water coming out from them.
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*Avoid stepping out of the house when the climate is not conducive to walk during heavy rains.
*Do not step into small puddles or wet patches in parking lots or on roads.
*Be vigilant when entering and exiting buildings as people wipe their feet and shake off their umbrellas.
*”Try to improve your balance and avoid falls by doing strength training on a regular basis. However, before initiating any fitness program, speak to your doctor and also assist with the risk of falls,” said Dr Modi.
*Get your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist and see that your vision is intact. This can help avoid tripping and falls.
*There should be grab bars installed near the shower and even the toilet.
*If you are deficient in vitamin D that causes low bone-mineral density, then take vitamin D supplements as prescribed by the doctor.
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