5 Quick Tips To Make Your Skin Glow

The sun is at its peak. Dry and patchy skin, as well as sudden outbreaks of pimples, are quite common during such soaring temperature conditions. The heat and harsh rays of the sun causes the epidermal layer to become dull, dark and increases blemishes. Moving out in the sun becomes a nightmare as the fear of getting discolored skin tone, rashes, prickly heat, and wrinkles surround us. That is why skin care in summer, calls for special attention. Here I am going to share a few quick tips to make your skin glow naturally in summers.

# Hydrate Yourself

We are very much aware of this fact that water is essential for our body. Apart from several health benefits, it is great to restore a natural glow on the skin. Various skin troubles like oiliness as well as dryness arise when our body fails to get enough water. So provide your body with constant water. While sitting in an air-conditioned room, you may not even feel like thirsty but your body still needs water. Make sure you consume a considerable amount of water (at least 8-10 glasses of water every day). Water not only helps in keeping you fresh but also drains out toxins from your body.

Avoid drinking caffeinated beverages or alcohol even if you are a caffeine lover. All these acts as a diuretic, move fluids out of the body too quickly which can destroy the glow on your skin.

To keep your skin hydrated in summers, start your day with a glass of lemon water and honey. Resort to coconut water, sattu, lassi and fresh fruit juices. Never forget to carry a water bottle with you wherever you go.

# Moisturise

Yes, you heard it right. It is very essential to keep your skin moisturized during summers as you do so during the winters. Dry skin needs an oil-based moisturizer to remove flaky skin. People with oily skin also need equal care during the sweltering summer days. A gel-based moisturizer is a perfect solution to keep the skin free from acne.

# Shield the skin

What is the need of purchasing expensive facial masks from the market when you can make your skin glow naturally through “Dadi Maa ke nuskhe”.

- Cucumber works wonder for treating sunburns. Its cooling effect provides a refreshing touch to the skin and heals the burning sensation.
- Lemon is a natural bleaching agent and an antioxidant which combats the free radicals that accumulate on skin surfaces. Add a few drops of lemon in your face packs and become a flawless beauty.
- Curd acts as a great exfoliating agent that removes dead skin cells and also moisturizes the skin deeply. It helps in cooling the skin that is continuously exposed to sunlight for hours. Mix gram flour and curd to get an instant glow to your skin.
- Face pack of orange juice and sandalwood powder has the soothing and cooling properties which make it the perfect remedy for relieving suntan and severe sunburn.
- Papaya mask and aloe vera gel extracted from its plant are a must try a remedy for glowing skin.
- You can apply honey and oatmeal mask if you experience acne breakouts during summers.

# Fight Suntan

Though tanned skin looks really appealing but not in the peak summers when the sun’s rays tarnish the skin color permanently. The bright hot sun, dirt, and sweat play havoc with your skin. Tanning is the first sign of sun damage. So when you are out in the sun, even for a little time, don’t forget to apply sunscreen on your skin. It will prevent sunburn which can limit the skin’s ability to cool itself. Always use a sunscreen lotion with a minimum of 15 SPF (Sun Protection Factor) when outside. Apply it 30 minutes before you go out. Sunscreen does not last forever so reapply it after every two hours. Try to carry an umbrella or wear a wide hat which will deflect the sun’s harmful rays.

# Minimal Makeup

Try to keep off makeup as summers are not the right time for it. Sweaty, oily skin, runny makeup, bleeding lipstick. Phew….keeping your skin and makeup in place can be a daunting task in this scorching summer heat. So sticking to a natural look is always advised. Do not apply layers of foundation, concealer and other products while stepping out in the sun. If you find it hard to resist your vanity bag, go minimalistic with the makeup by using just a water-based moisturizer, sunblock with SPF 30 and a lip balm that can protect your lips from getting dry.