Scott McGlynn, a skin expert who has worked with the likes of Amanda Holden and Gemma Collins, has shared his top tips for getting rid of heat rash as the UK bakes in a heatwa
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Scott McGlynn shares advice on dealing with heat rash
We all love a a bit of sun – but when it becomes a heatwave that’s hard to stand it can cause a number of skin irritations.
One of which is heat rash – also known as prickly heat or miliaria – is common in hot weather, especially in babies and children, and causes uncomfortable redness and itching. But there are simple ways of dealing with it, according to celebrity skin expert Scott McGlynn.
The advisor-to-the-stars, who posts under the username @scottmcglynnofficial, is known for sharing skincare advice with his 245,000 followers on social media. He’s seen it all – from nightmare spots to at-home filler – but now he’s sharing his advice for taking care of your skin in hot weather.
In the video, which has gained more than 600 views, the expert said that keeping your skin hydrated. He told fans to “keep hydrated by drinking water when you’re out and about” and using a facial mist to “keep you hydrated, your skin moisturised, refreshed and replenished”.
But when dealing with heat rash, he claims there are some key ingredients to look out for in skincare products that could make it easier to calm an itchy heat rash. He added: “One is aloe vera. Aloe vera is very well known for cooling and soothing.
“The next is cucumber. Get cucumber extract into products. And lastly, menthol is obviously very cooling. If you ever tried a menthol body scrub you know it gets a bit tingly, especially when you come out of that shower or bath, it gets very eerie. It’s very cooling for the skin, reducing the rash and invitation to the skin.”
However, he warned that using body scrubs could potentially make it worse. He suggested reducing your exfoliation routine down to once a week if you get irritation in the sun.
“I wouldn’t do it regularly as you would of because it just strips the oils from our skin, leaving your skin very vulnerable to the sunlight and we do not want that happening,” he added.
“Exfoliating is a good thing but when it comes to heat waves, either wait it out until the heat waves kind of gone and your skin’s calmed down, or really spread it out… Do not forget to wear your SPF as well.”
