India, May 19 -- Delhi's unforgiving summer heat can take a serious toll on the skin. With temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius, constant exposure to harsh UV rays, pollution, sweat and dehydration often leaves the skin tanned, pigmented, dull and uneven. Dermatologists warn that during peak summer, skin damage is not caused by sunlight alone - heat-induced inflammation, excess oil production and poor skincare habits can further worsen the condition, making proper skin protection and recovery essential.

HT Lifestyle reached out to Dr Karuna Malhotra - founder, aesthetic physician and cosmetologist at Cosmetic Skin and Homeo Clinic, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi - and Dr Akriti Gupta - founder and chief dermatologist at Jivisha Clini...