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5 tips for women to conquer summer discomforts
Th e summer season means balmy
weather, fun outdoor activities, frequent
travel and the opportunity to take a dip in
your newest swimsuit. However, whether
hiking or soaking up the sun, sweat and
moisture can quickly become an enemy of
summer activities, ruining fun and relaxation
time. With these tips, your skin will
be able to conquer sticky situations that
may come along as summer heats up.
Take a warm shower
Despite popular belief, taking a cold
shower before getting ready for the hot
day ahead is counterproductive. Your
body reacts to a cold shower by increasing
your internal temperature, which will
lead to sweating. Instead, take a warm
shower for long-term comfort.
Keep clothing natural
Similar to how darker colored clothing
attracts the sun and can aff ect your temperature,
the type of fabric you wear can
help regulate your temperature. Stick to
natural fabrics, like cotton, as they are
much more breathable than a synthetic
material, like polyester or rayon.
Stay safe from chafe
Painful skin irritation can wreak havoc
resulting from many summer activities,
like dancing the night away at a wedding,
running a marathon, building a
sand castle on the beach or walking for
hours throughout an amusement park.
To prevent and relieve chafi ng in delicate
areas of the body, including under arms,
breasts, inner thighs and bikini areas, try
Monistat Chafi ng Relief Powder Gel.
Lather up
UV rays can be harmful to skin and in
the summer exposure levels are higher.
Applying sunscreen 20 minutes before you
head into the sun and reapplying throughout
the day, especially aft er time spent in the
water or sweating, is crucial to keep skin safe.
Ditch the itch
Your skin reacts to heat and sweat
when your body temperature increases
and hot, humid air can bring on itchy
skin too. Applying a cold, wet cloth or
ice pack can provide relief when sensations
of itch happen. For intense itch
and irritation of the feminine area from
either tight clothing or use of products
that aren’t gynecologist and dermatologist
tested, products like Monistat
Instant Itch Relief Spray can cool and
soothe.
When everything from sweat to irritation
gets in the way of making the most
of the season of sun, keeping these tips
in mind can help keep the good times
rolling.
Courtesy BPT