Sun Skin and Science

Summers and annoying skin issues are two things that seem to go hand in hand. From prickly heat, to body odour, to breakouts and excessive sweating, it’s safe to say the heat can get to you in more ways than one. When sweat mixes with bacteria and the oils on your skin, it not only clogs your pores but also sets you up for a host of other summer specials like acne, rashes, itchy skin, fungal infections and more. Hair of course complicates things even further, especially since every hair on our body grows out of something called a follicle that surrounds and supports it. An infected follicle is the last thing you want in the middle of summer, which can lead to folliculitis—a condition that looks like acne but feels a lot worse.

Putting science and technology to good use and giving your skin an edge over the heat is Dr. Jyoti Aneja and her team at La Grace. With globally acclaimed treatments like Botox, Fillers, Radio Frequency, Q-Switched Laser and Laser Hair Reduction, the sun and your skin don’t have to be enemies any more. Dr. Aneja is a board-certified dermatologist with over 10 years of experience, which includes training medical experts around the world on Botox and Fillers. She is the Chief Consultant & Medical Director at La Grace, a state-of-the-art clinic situated just off Bandstand in Bandra, and is also a visiting consultant at Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital, Mumbai.

Question & Answer

1. How does Botox help with excessive sweating?
   Botox not only relaxes muscles but also blocks neural signals to sweat glands, which suppresses the amount of sweat secreted.

2. Can the sun’s damage on skin be reversed?
   Q-Switched Laser, or the Red Carpet Glow as it is famously called, not only reduces tan and uneven skin tone but also provides the tangential benefit of skin toning and brightening with virtually painless and immediate results.

3. Is Laser Hair Removal safe to do during summers?
   A common myth is that Laser Hair Reduction is not safe during summers. While in the past it was difficult to perform hair reduction on tanned skin, technology has advanced enough since then to safely bypass that obstacle.