Summer is all about getting out in the sun and having fun. And if you are worried about getting tanned and spoiling your skin, here are few summer skin care tips that can help you enjoy the best of summer season without damaging your skin.
Exfoliate your skin
Exfoliating your skin is one of the greatest ways to keep your skin smooth. Your skin gets rid of old cells every single day. When those dead cells stay on your body your skin looks dry and lifeless. Your skin will have a beautiful glow, when you exfoliate your skin on a regular basis. Remember, if you don’t exfoliate your skin any amount of expensive creams won’t help you much. Use a soft exfoliator and gently scrub your face and neck in circular motions, to keep your skin fresh, smooth and glowing.
Protect your skin from UV rays
Summer means harsher sunlight and the higher chances of direct exposure to sunlight. It is crucial that you protect your skin from direct sunlight during 11 am to 3 pm, as during this period you stand at higher risk of getting exposed to harmful UV rays. Always remember to apply 30+ SPF sunscreen 30 minutes before stepping out in the sun. And if you happen to stay longer in the sun, retouch up your face and neck with sunscreen.
Face cleansing routine for summer
As soon as summer arrives, you ditch your sweaters and warm clothes to slip in shorts and tank tops. Similarly, you need to switch to a skin care regime that’s best for summer. It always important to clean your face and neck twice a day. Use a cleanser to get rid of all the dirt that settles during the day, then go for a toner that would help tighten your pores and rejuvenate your skin, after that use a moisturizer to keep your skin young and healthy. Just remember to select appropriate cleanser, toner and moisturizer for your skin type.
Use homemade face pack
Summer means heat and which means burning sensation on your sensitive face skin. All the summer heat does to your skin is to dehydrate, starts pigmentation and quicken the ageing process, leaving your skin look unhealthy and dull. Well, you can rejuvenate your skin by treating your face with homemade face packs. You can utilize papaya, banana, cucumber, honey and lime, to get that fresh and young looking skin.
1. Papaya face pack
Papaya is extremely beneficial for skin. It makes the skin smooth, glowing and young looking. Take a slice of ripe papaya and smash it to make an even paste, mix it with few drops of honey and blend well before applying it to your face. Leave it at least for 15-20 minutes and wash it off with milk followed by lukewarm water. Apply this homemade face pack once in every week, to get and maintain a healthy skin.
2. Banana face pack
Banana is a boon from Mother Nature to us to keep our skin smooth and healthy. Take a piece of ripe banana and mix with honey and milk cream to make a paste. Apply all over your face and neck region and leave for 10 – 15 minutes. Then clean it off with cold water and get yourself a refreshing and young looking face skin.
Drink water and stay hydrated
During summer your body loses a lot of water in the form of sweats, chemical reactions, nature’s call, and when we inhale and exhale. Drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water a day and replenish your system with necessary fluid. If you happen to spend more time in the heat or do exercises, you will require to drink more water. And yes, stay away from aerated drinks.
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