In the scorching summer, for women, summer health is particularly important, and it often affects their mental and physical well-being. Especially for women, summer health is even more important. The following 6 situations must be paid extra attention to:
1. Avoid using raw water.
The so-called raw water refers to cold water that has not been boiled. Raw water contains many pathogenic bacteria, such as sexually transmitted disease pathogens. If raw water is used to wash the vagina, the viruses in the water may adhere to the external genitalia, labia majora, or even enter the vagina through damaged areas, and grow and reproduce there, causing disease.
2. Avoid cutting armpit hair.
Some people think that it is unsightly to have armpit hair exposed when wearing short-sleeved or sleeveless dresses in summer, so they use scissors to cut it off, and some even use razor blades to shave it off. In fact, this is harmful to health and can easily cause bacterial infection in the armpit area, causing not only local pain and discomfort, but also symptoms such as swollen lymph nodes.
3. Avoid wearing metal jewelry.
In summer, people sweat more, and the nickel and chromium contained in metal jewelry such as earrings, necklaces, and bracelets can dissolve in sweat and penetrate the skin, causing contact dermatitis.
4. Avoid wearing long stockings for a long time.
In summer, the temperature is high, and the sweat glands on the skin are in a relaxed state, dissipating heat to maintain normal body temperature. If long stockings are worn for a long time, not only will the sweat glands not be able to expand, affecting the discharge of sweat, but the skin metabolic products in the sweat will also stimulate the skin to itch and even cause dermatitis.
5. Use nighttime skincare products different from daytime.
During sleep, the body relaxes, and the pores are open, making it easier to absorb the nutrients in skincare products. However, nighttime skincare should not use semi-solid cosmetics such as lotions, creams, and ointments commonly used during the day, as these products can easily clog pores and prevent the skin from undergoing smooth metabolism. Therefore, water-based cosmetics should be used for nighttime beauty care.
6. Avoid excessive use of perfume.
Some women believe that the more perfume they spray, the better. They spray it all over their faces and chests, which is incorrect. The correct method is to spray perfume on the temples, behind the ears, back of the neck, inside of the elbows, wrists, inside of the knees, and the inside of the skirt hem. People with long hair can spray some on the back of their hair. When washing hair, a few drops of perfume can be added to the final rinse water to make the scent of the hair last longer. In addition, perfume can be applied to handkerchiefs, shirts, and accessories.
