Summer is here! Who doesn’t want to be outside, sunbathing, swimming, playing catch on the beach or just barbequing in the backyard? While summer means fun in the sun, make sure you’re not getting
too much of a good thing. Avoid consequences of overexposure to the sun like sunburns, premature aging of the skin, wrinkling, and skin cancer,
including melanoma by practicing proper sun protection. The hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daylight savings time (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. standard
time) are the most hazardous for UV exposure
Wear Sunglasses-Sunglasses protect your eyes from UV rays and reduce the risk of cataracts. They also protect the tender skin around your eyes
from sun exposure. · Wear sunglasses that wrap around and
block as close to 100% of both UVA and UVB rays as possible.
Protect Your Pout-Your lips need protection from the sun too and mostly this is what we neglect.We Never use Sunscreen On Our Lips.Quick Tip Used Lip gloss or lipsticks with SPF 15 or more to save your pout from the nasty sun
Take A Cold Shower-Hot showers after sun exposure dry the skin even more--A cool shower after excess sweating helps keep the skin unoccluded decreasing pimples and acne breakouts
Wear A Wide Brim Hat-A Base ball cap wont protect your face from sun coming at an angle.Opt for a wide brim hat for complete protection
Dull Skin
A bright complexion is naturally linked with summer—but sometimes self-tanner and blush just don't cut it.Beautify skin from within. Besides glow-getting ingredients like vitamins A and C, leafy greens are high in natural estrogens that can be beneficial as you age and your own estrogen's are in shorter supply. "When estrogens decrease, you can supplement them with plant estrogen's,Broccoli has a very high content, as do sweet potatoes. They'll both make your skin look pretty nice."
Exfolicate-One of the most effective ways to exfolicate this summer is to use a scrub on dry skin before you shower.Pay special attention to knees and elbows and finish with a rich body cream or oil within 3 minutes of toweling off
Load up on MELON-Cantaloupe is the best choice of melon for summer.The sweet delicious fruit is rich in antioxidants and delivers a unique hydration to the skin.Remember all melons are water based fruits wih means the water content is higher in them than most fruits.Other choice is Watermelon
Feed you face-The best tool for a fresh skin is in your fridge.Cut a large strawberry into half Take a fork and poke in it for the juices to surface and swipe it on your face in small circles.Leave it for about 4-5 minutes.This will bring an instant glow to your face
Choose a Light Sunscreen-Lots of sunscreens are loaded with heavy oils which contribute to the shiny skin surface,Breakouts and oiliness .Choose something light
EAT YOUR SPF-yes just don't apply it eat it. OK don't eat the tube up! You are what you eat and beauty is skin deep.A green salad with rich berries tomatoes not just give you a doze of anti oxidants but rich in vitamin e which repairs your skin
Repair your sunburn-The lactic acid in plain yogurt is an amazing remedy for sunburns and tans.Put in on for 30 minutes and then take it off with a cool shower
Wear clothing to protect exposed skin. · Loose‐fitting long‐sleeved shirts and long
pants made from tightly woven fabric offer
the best protection from the sun's UV rays. A wet T‐shirt offers much less UV protection
than a dry one. Darker colors may offer more protection than lighter colors.