Be cautious during the wet weather
Heavy downpour reminds us eating khichri, umbrella and lousy days. After hot days, we feel relieved to see raindrops. Plants look really happy, too. But excessive rain bothers us. People to be cautious during the rainy season, and have some safety tips to keep in mind. Take extra care during the rainy season.
Baby care
Babies are more susceptible to diseases when it is rainy and damp. Besides being a harbinger of colds and flu, rains also bring on the floods, which trigger the overflow of bacteria from sewers and waterways. These can cause gastro-intestinal diseases and skin infections. Even if the season dampens the baby’s mood, you can be sure your little one stays healthy by following these tips. Doctors insist the baby must stay warm and dry. When it catches a cold, make sure it drinks plenty of fluids and gets enough rest. Watch out for difficulty in breathing or high fever as any of these could signal serious bacterial infection and seek medical advice. Avoid feeding the child on cold leftover food. Re-heat leftovers to kill any germs that may be present. Mothers should boil water for at least 20 minutes to kill germs and bacteria. In rainy seasons, floods usually seep through the pipelines, contaminating the water and increasing the risk of such gastro-intestinal diseases as typhoid, dysentery and hepatitis
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“The rainy season’s cold, damp air is fertile ground for viruses and highly communicable diseases like measles and mumps. Make sure you have not missed any of your baby’s scheduled vaccinations,” Dr. Sabbir Ahmed, a pediatrician says. He also advises against allowing the baby to play in the rain or even in the bathroom. “Include baby fortified milk, Soya products, lots of fruits and vegetables in the child’s diet for they contain immunity-boosting nutrients, which increase the production of white blood cells responsible for fighting infections,” he said.
Skin care
Monsoon is the time where your skin behaves a little strange and is often unstable; suddenly it’s gets oily or become dry and dehydrated. Hence it is very necessary that you take care of your skin during this season in order to look fresh and beautiful.
According to beautician Munni of Quebella Beauty Parlour, “In monsoons, dense makeup has a risk of being smudged and washed out severely and so light and sheer makeup is more advisable. Use waterproof mascara, transfer-resistant lipsticks and waterproof liners and may even use waterproof foundation, if it is a must for you. Indian girls can put their kajal away until winters.”
Here are some tips to keep you pretty when it is raining cats and dogs:
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Wash and cleanse the face thoroughly and rub an ice cube on your face for 5 to 10 minutes to lower the sweating rate so that the makeup stays put for longer period of time.
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Women with oily skin can use astringent while women with dry to normal skin can use toner after the ice to cool and refresh the skin.
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Avoid foundation and prepare the base of your makeup using powder slightly.
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Sheer film of light brown, beige, pastel or pink cream eye shadow can be used along with a think line of eyeliner and use a coat or two of waterproof mascara.
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Soft matte lipsticks are preferable to most ladies during monsoons but you may use a soft brown or pink shade with sheer gloss.
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Do not neglect to use water-based moisturizers during rainy season to keep away the oily skin, acne and water loss due to perspiration and sweating.
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Keep your hairstyles simple and easy. Elaborate hairstyles are more difficult to manage and redo and limp damp hair do not look good with them. You may use bangs and layered hairstyles instead.
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Bright jewelry is in vogue during monsoons but this is the minimalist year, so you may opt for stone studded light jewelry.
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If you must you blush, keep it light and blend it well. Cream blush in shades of pink, peach and brown can be used.
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During this time, keep your eyebrows in shape with threading and hair gel for you cannot use eyebrow pencil during a downpour.
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Wash you hair regularly and massage your scalp regularly to keep dandruff and other hair problems out of your way.
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Denims are not for monsoons; wear light cotton fabrics, capri pants and three fourths.
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Umbrellas and raincoats are also in fashion. Buy some in cheerful happy colors.
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White and light colors can easily get muddy, so avoid them.
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Throw your leather booths and high heels at the back and wear sneakers and sandals.