Understanding Dry Skin During Summer: A Misunderstood Reality

The arrival of summer is often associated with humidity, sweat, and a general need to protect the skin from sun exposure. Moisturisation, typically seen as a winter ritual, is often neglected during warmer months. However, a growing number of individuals experience an unexpected and uncomfortable concern—dry, flaky skin even in peak summer.

The Science of Summer Dry skin 

Contrary to what we assume, summer doesn’t always mean hydrated skin. In fact:

Sweating causes water loss, which depletes the skin of internal hydration.

Air conditioning, while comforting, drastically reduces indoor humidity, drying out skin over time.

UV radiation weakens the skin’s barrier, leading to increased moisture evaporation and inflammation.

Cold showers or harsh soaps strip the natural oils, leaving behind flaky or irritated skin.

In short, the environment, habits, and even your cooling routines may be robbing your skin of the nourishment it craves.

Ayurveda's Insight on Summer

In Ayurveda, the summer season is governed predominantly by the Pitta dosha, associated with heat and metabolism. However, when the Vata dosha (which governs air and dryness) is simultaneously aggravated—due to lifestyle, dietary habits, or excessive cleansing—the result is dry, rough, and irritable skin.

According to Acharya Charaka, the skin (referred to as Twacha) is composed of seven distinct layers, and its nourishment depends on a healthy balance of internal and external care. Any disturbance in the harmony of the doshas reflects directly on skin health.This paradox raises an important question:

Why does skin become dry during a season that is supposedly moisture-rich?

The Most Overlooked Skincare Truth: Skin is More Than the Face

In our skincare routines, we’re meticulous about our face—but often forget the body, which makes up over 90% of our skin surface. Arms, legs, shoulders, back—these too face sun exposure, dehydration, and damage, but we rarely extend the same care.

And when we do apply a body lotion, we fear heaviness or sweatiness in the heat. Which is why, most of us either skip it or apply it sparingly—only for dryness to worsen over time.

How can we nourish the skin in summer without the discomfort of stickiness?

The answer lies in our ancient roots and modern needs—and comes to life in the form of the Palash Ghee Body Emollient.

This non-sticky, lightweight lotion is formulated using Shata Dhauta Ghrita, a 100-times-washed ghee preparation revered in Ayurveda for its deep-penetrating, non-comedogenic properties. When washed in copper vessels, ghee transforms into a fluffy, cellular-level hydrator, ideal for balancing all three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.

✧ Key Ayurvedic Ingredients:

• Palash (Kesuda) Flower

Known for its Kushtaghna properties, Palash is effective in treating various skin ailments. It carries anti-inflammatory and anti-aging qualities, and supports collagen health through metalloproteinase inhibition.

• Shata Dhauta Ghrita

This ancient remedy promotes deep nourishment, balances skin doshas, and restores elasticity without any heaviness. Its capacity to hydrate at a cellular level makes it far superior to conventional moisturisers.

• Manjistha

A blood-purifying herb that reduces hyperpigmentation and enhances the skin’s natural glow.

• Gotu Kola

Offers a soothing, cooling effect and supports wound healing—especially beneficial for skin irritated by sun exposure.

• Pearl Extract

Rich in Conchiolin, this marine-derived component helps in collagen regeneration and improves skin texture by hydrating and smoothing it.

How to Use: A Ritual, Not Just a Routine

For best results, apply the emollient on slightly damp skin post-shower—when the pores are open and receptive. The texture is smooth, absorbs instantly, and leaves behind no greasy residue—just soft, luminous skin. Its natural jasmine aroma offers a refreshing, calming sensory experience.

This Summer, Let’s Rethink Moisturisation

Moisturising should not be seasonal. It should be a response to your skin’s needs, which change subtly but surely with time, environment, and age.

Let’s not ignore the discomfort—dry, stretched, or flaky skin is a sign that your skin is asking for help. And now, you have a solution that understands both the depth of Ayurveda and the demands of modern life—a body lotion that feels like nothing on, but does everything for your skin.