How to protect your skin in summer?

Are you looking ways to keep your skin healthy and safe in summer? If yes, then here are some easy tips that can be easily followed to combat the damage of skin.

SPF number: SPF number is important aspect to consider. When you are going to buy sunscreen lotions, it is better not to prefer a big number. An SPF 20, if properly used can protect your skin really well.

Look beyond SPF: SPF is not the only measure of sun protection. Look for 'dual spectrum' or 'broad spectrum' sun protection lotion to also protect your skin against UVA rays.

Avoid tanning: Try and choose a sunscreen with an anti-tanning component to keep skin protected from immediate sunburn and tan response.

Give attention to whole body: Usually women give more care only for their face. It is important to protect your whole body. As any exposed part like neck, hands, feet, back and even back of your arms need protection from tanning, as they get tan soon.

Apply moisturizers: Pamper your skin in the summer with a liberal application of moisturisers to restore suppleness and prevent wrinkles from forming.

Remove makeup: always remove makeup before you go to bed. Use facial cleanser or else gently wash your face with lukewarm water.

Hydrate your body: It is important to hydrate your body adequate during summer as summer makes us dehydrated soon. Not just with water but have foods and fruits that have more water content.

Eat fruits: Usually many fruits are available in summer season. Every fruit has its own benefits but when it comes to water content have fruits such as water melon, tomatoes, carrots and cucumbers more.

Summer essentials: Wear sunscreen, lip protection, sunglasses and a broad-brimmed hat when you go out. Using physical protection like umbrellas and scarves wherever and whenever you can provides the best protection for your body skin.

Breathe like a yogi: Yoga rituals such as Shitli and Sitkari Pranayama are known to cool the body. Practicing them every day is beneficial for the overall health of skin.

As scorching heat of this summer causes many skin problems such as tanning, premature aging, wrinkles, rashes, sunspots etc, it is important to stay healthy and safe to avoid damage. Follow these simple beauty boosting tips to beat this summer.

AW: Lizitha