10 Summer Skincare Mistakes Everyone in Delhi Makes

By Dr. Empathy Team · 2025-07-04 · 7 min read · Skincare

Delhi summers are brutal on your skin. Are you making these common mistakes that make things worse? A dermatologist reveals what to avoid.

Mistake 1: Skipping Moisturizer Because "Skin Is Oily" Why it's wrong: Hot weather increases oil production, but stripping moisture makes skin produce MORE oil. Use a lightweight, gel based moisturizer. Mistake 2: Using Lemon Juice for Brightening Why it's wrong: Lemon juice + sun = phytophotodermatitis (chemical burns). The citric acid combined with UV exposure causes severe dark spots and burns. Mistake 3: Over Washing Your Face Why it's wrong: Washing more than twice daily destroys your skin barrier. Compromised barrier = more sensitivity, more acne, more pigmentation. Mistake 4: Only Applying Sunscreen on "Sunny Days" Why it's wrong: UV rays are present even on cloudy, smoggy days. UVA (ageing rays) penetrate through everything. Apply SPF 50 daily, 365 days. Mistake 5: Using Body Sunscreen on Face Why it's wrong: Body sunscreens are often thicker, comedogenic, and can cause facial breakouts. Use a face specific, non comedogenic formula. Mistake 6: Skipping Sunscreen Reapplication Why it's wrong: Sunscreen breaks down in 2 3 hours. If you applied at 8 AM and you're out at 1 PM, you're unprotected. Solution: Sunscreen sticks and sprays make reapplication easy over makeup. Mistak…

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