Summers are undoubtedly the worst season for your skin.The harmful UV rays of sun not only makes your skin dark, dull and lifeless, but also causes other types of skin damage such as dark spots, premature ageing, sun tanning, skin rashes and skin cancer.Here are 10 tips that you must follow in order to keep your skin glowing and beautiful this summer.

Tips to Keep your Skin Beautiful this Summer

1.Replenish Lost Fluids

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The summer heat causes skin dehydration and also takes away the essential nutrients from your skin thus leaving it dry, dull and lifeless. Lack of water and skin nutrients promotes sagging and wrinkled skin.To prevent dehydration of your skin replenish your body with water, juices, cold milk and electrolytes.Drink at least 15-16 glasses of water.Avoid caffeniated fluids.

 

2.Exfoliate Daily

During summer our skin becomes heavy and thick because of excess oil and clogged pores.Exfoliating your skin helps in removing dust and oil trapped in your pores, dead skin cells and blackheads thus leaving your skin fresh and clean.It also removes pigmentation problem that is caused due to sun burn.You can use a natural homemade scrub or ready-made products.A natural home-made scrub can be prepared by mixing 2 teaspoon of granulated sugar with 1 tsp of lime juice and 1 tsp of honey.Apply this mixture on your face and scrub for 2 to 3 minutes especially your T-zone.

 

3.Eat Vitamin-Rich Fruits

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You must include a lot of vitamin rich fruits in your diet especially fruits that are rich in vitamin A and vitamin C such as oranges, grapes, watermelon and strawberries.These fruits boost metabolism, fight harmful free radicals and protects your skin from damaging rays of sun.It gives your skin a natural glowing and radiant complexion.

 

4.Apply Facial Masks

The best way to treat your skin this summer is to go for homemade face masks.Try this rejuvenating face mask that can be prepared by mixing 2 tbsp of orange peel, 2 tbsp of pomegranate peel, 1 tbsp of honey and 3 tbsp of yogurt.Apply this pack on your face and neck and leave it to dry for 20 minutes and then rinse off using cold water.This face masks reduces skin tan, blemishes, it cleanses dust particles trapped in your pores, removes dead skin cells and increases your skin tone. Also check out these hydrating summer face packs that gives your skin instant cooling and freshness.

 

5.Wear Sun Protection

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Never forget to wear sunscreen whenever you step out in the hot sun.Sunscreen protects your skin from the harsh and harmful rays of sun.Always choose sunscreens that are lightweight, non-sticky and have a higher sun protection factor SPF 30+ and in addition it should also provide broad spectrum protection that is both UVA and UVB.To protect your eyes wear sunglasses with UV protection and always carry a umbrella or a wear a hat with a wide brim.

 

6.Splash Cold Water

Summer harms your skin and your eyes.The hot weather causes skin pigmentation around your eyes and that leads to formation of those ugly dark circkes.To calm your eyes and to get rid of dark circles splash cold water on your face and eyes for 4 to 5 times daily.Cold water also reduces sun tan, soothes skin inflammation and gives you a refreshed and energized skin.

 

7.Hydrate Your Skin

Keep your skin refresh all day long with hydrating body lotions.Choose body lotions that are light in nature and intensely hydrates your skin.Go for products that contains key ingredients such as cucumber, aloe vera or mint that provides instant cooling sensation and soothes scorched skin.

 

8.Sleep More

Lack of sleep during summers can lead to skin dullness and wrinkles.Give yourself an adequate sleep for about 8 to 9 hours to boost natural glow of your skin and for younger looking skin.

 

9.Drink Coconut Water

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Coconut water is one of the natural and healthy summer drink.They are packed with numerous vitamins and nutrients that recharge the body and prevent dehydration.They contain antioxidants that helps to remove unwanted toxins from your body.It is packed with cytokines an important elements that minimizes skin ageing and restores your body pH levels.

 

10.Use Water-Based Make up

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Avoid using heavy, greasy cream based foundation.Instead go for a liquid water-based foundation that instantly absorbs into your skin, blends flawlessly and prevents white creases or streaks on your skin.Use nude or light shade lipstick with SPF factor and water based formula. 

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