Glow In The Sun

It's summer and yes, the sun is scorching at such a level that it could rip off your skin and leave it all blemished and dead. Sometimes even the highest SPF content sun block lotions can’t help you much. The UV rays the sun produces especially in summers penetrate the deepest layers of skin and damages the collagen which is the spongy protein that gives skin its structure, firmness, and elasticity. So, you can imagine how much damage it can do to our skin. But fret not; we are here to help you get through the summer without getting even an inch of your skin damaged.

First step is to keep you refreshed. Stay hydrated most of the time. If you tire of drinking water all day long, eat fruits that have a substantial amount of water to keep you hydrated. Watermelon would be the best option. It’s delicious, refreshing and contains a considerably good amount of water.

Eating the right food: The scorching weather can leave your taste buds bland and you might not have much appetite but you’ve got to eat. Eat foods that are healthy and packed with loads of antioxidants. They do wonder for your skin. Opt for foods like yoghurt, green veggies, green tea, fresh fruits, whole grains, fish etc. Just include these foods in your diet and you’re sure to keep your skin protected and radiant at the same time.

Exercising: A light workout daily to sweat it out is an ideal way to getting a super clear and good skin. You need not hit the machines if you’re already in shape. You can do brisk walking, skipping or jog for a while. The trick is to get your sweat out. This will not only keep your skin healthy but keep you in shape and slow down the process of ageing.

Natural home treatments: There are so many home remedies to treat your skin. You can mix a lot of things to create a face pack.  You can even use some fruits to make it. Lemon is supposed to be an essential item to keep you glowing.  Honey mixed with cucumber juice also work wonder. Use your ideas and try the home therapies instead of spending your money going to the salons. It’s almost the same treatment; in fact natural home remedies are healthier and better.

Choosing the right sun block lotion: With plenty of cosmetics available in the market, it’s difficult to choose the right type for your skin. Select according to your skin type, non-greasy for the oily skin, moisturizer for the dry skin type and for normal, use anything. Now what’s important is the SPF content. If you’re stepping out in the peak afternoon when the sun is sweltering at a boiling point, use high level of SPF, 70 should do. Otherwis, use 20 to 50 for a normal temperature. What we personally recommend is coconut and mango scented lotion with a range of 40 to 60 SPF. Nothing spells summer more than a light refreshing fruity lotion.  The mistake most people make is -- you think you’ve applied a sunscreen once and it’s going to work the whole day. Well, you’re wrong. You need to reapply every time you step out because the heat wears off the lotion easily.

Summer Make-up: Nothing loud and nothing shiny.  Keep your make-up understated and use a proper summer-suited make-up kit. Imagine your face foundation turning all greasy and your eye make-up smudging and all over the place. You definitely want to avoid that, right? So choose wisely. We personally recommend L’Oreal products as they are sure to keep your face intact and at the same time give you that summer glow.

If you’re sure to incorporate these tutorials in your daily regime, expect a bright, healthy skin in no time.