Dermatologist İlteriş Oğuz Gives Summer Skin and Hair Care Advice

Prof. Dr. İlteriş Oğuz, a dermatologist at Liv Hospital Ulus, warned that increased summer sun exposure, high temperatures, seawater and pool chlorine can damage skin and hair. He explained that UV rays cause short‑term sunburns and long‑term effects such as spots, wrinkles, loss of elasticity and a higher risk of skin cancer – “UV ışınları kısa vadede güneş yanıkları… uzun vadede … deri kanseri gelişme riskini artırabiliyor.”

To protect skin, Oğuz advised avoiding direct sun between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm, wearing hats, sunglasses and protective clothing, and using sunscreen with at least SPF 30 (preferably SPF 50) that filters both UVA and UVB. He said sunscreen should be reapplied every two to three hours and that mineral‑based products are best for rosacea patients, pregnant women and children.

He also recommended antioxidant‑rich serums (vitamin C, ferulic acid), light skincare routines, and moisturizers containing hyaluronic acid, ceramides or glycerin. Adequate water intake was stressed to keep skin hydrated.

For hair, Oğuz noted that salt water and chlorine cause dryness, dullness and breakage. He suggested rinsing hair with fresh water after swimming, using regular hair masks, and applying UV‑protective hair sprays. Loose hairstyles are preferable to avoid tension on the roots.