India, Sept. 14 -- Summer often gets the blame when irritation appears out of nowhere. While heat, humidity, and sweat can leave skin feeling oilier, the weather may not be the only reason. Certain habits that we adopt as part of our summer routine can go unnoticed while wreaking havoc on the skin, causing clogged pores, irritation, and acne.

Dermatologist Dr Ajay Rana, Founder & Director, ILAMED, and President of the Indian Society of Aesthetic Medicine (ISAM), shares that a few of these habits are easy to change:

Of course, with your hands - everybody does it when the weather is hot, whether it is to wipe the sweat from the forehead or cheeks. But hands can carry oil, dirt, and bacteria. Rubbing or touching your face too much can irri...