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As a working woman, you need to look your best, because this imparts self-confidence – an attribute all working women need. Yet, you have to go easy on the powder and paint. The skin should be healthy and clear.
The first and foremost step in taking care of the skin is to
keep it free from dampness in order to keep it beautiful and glowing.
While your career doesn't hinge on your wardrobe, still,
your appearance has the power to enhance or diminish it.
The key to dressing up confidently and stylish begins with
being comfortable! When you are comfortable in your clothes, you naturally come
off as a confident woman. Nothing beats the versatility and comfort of cotton.
I will suggest wearing cotton clothes during this season for
comfort, breathable fabric and elasticity. Wearing cotton tops or dresses will
help you look stylish and confident all while you're comfortable in it too!
Add a pop of colour to your wardrobe! Bright hues like
vibrant pinks, blues, oranges, and yellows are perfect for injecting some cheer
into rainy days. Avoid light colours like white and beige that can become
translucent when wet, and instead, opt for darker shades that hide rain marks.
Opt for waterproof footwear including sliders or boots that
will keep your feet dry and prevent any slips on wet surfaces. Avoid heels or
suede options as they can easily get damaged and can also be uncomfortable for
the season.
Cleansing is of great importance for the working woman, who
leaves home to get to work, battling through traffic and exposing herself to
dirt and pollution. Refresh your skin with moist tissues during the monsoons,
to remove sweat and refresh the skin. Always cleanse the skin at night, before
going to bed, so that you can remove make-up, stale sweat and oil deposits, as
well as dirt and pollutants.
Since working women keeps on moving and hence they face
problems of dehydration mostly who travel long distances to reach office and
back home in hot and humid temperature . Eating fresh fruits and veggies high in water
content will keep the skin supple for longer hours, in the days with high
humidity levels. Include fruits like cantaloupe, apple, kiwi, tomatoes,
cucumber, and zucchini for being hydrated inside out. Add Vitamin C, zinc to
your diet to ensure healthy levels of collagen and elastin.
Give a plain water
wash thrice a day, use a cleanser once a day, and follow it up with a good
moisturizer. In addition, periodically exfoliate with a good scrub. The scrub
is important if you get drenched in the rain often. And last, keep the makeup
at minimum.
A tulsi neem face wash would be ideal for the hot and humid
season. It would help to remove impurities, soothe and protect the skin from
eruptions and rashes.
After cleansing, tone the skin with chilled rose water or a
rose-based skin tonic. It not only refreshes and cools the skin, but also helps
to stimulate blood circulation to the skin surface and add a glow.
A matte moisturizer is ideal if the weather is hot and
humid. For dry skins, spray on a moisture mist. If your work entails traveling,
apply a sunscreen.
Use a facial scrub two or three times a week. A facial scrub
helps to remove dead cells and provides deep cleansing of the skin. It
brightens and refines the skin.
Twice a week use a face mask. Apply it on the face, avoiding
the lips and area around eyes. Wash it off when it is dry. Here are some
Monsoon Face Packs:
Clays like fuller’s earth (multani mitti) have a cooling
effect and reduce oiliness. Mix one tablespoon Fuller’s Earth (multani mitti)
with rose water. Apply on the face. Wash off when dry.
Mix Cucumber juice (or pulp) with two teaspoons powdered
milk and one egg white. Put the ingredients in a blender, for a smooth paste.
Apply on face and neck and rinse off with water after half an hour.
Mix lemon juice with water in equal quantities and freeze it
in an ice-cube tray. Whenever you want a refresher, rub a frozen cube lightly
over the face and then wipe with cotton wool. Removes oiliness and refreshes
the skin.
Mix egg white, lemon juice and honey and apply like a mask.
Wash off after 20 minutes. Lemon and Egg white have cleansing effects and
reduce oiliness. Egg white also tightens the skin, while honey is a powerful
natural moisturizer.
Avoid cold, raw and dry food during this season .Eat hot
meal and Include cow ghee in your diet, and ensure you have herbal
teas and hot water regularly. Do take a glass of warm milk spiced with some
turmeric, cardamom and cinnamon before going to bed. While it will keep the
cold/cough at the bay, it will also enhance your skin.
Humid weather slows down digestion, so steer clear of fried,
sea food and street food. These can
cause indigestion, bloating diarrhoea, or stomach infections