Tips for skin care in summer

• The sun is very harsh in summers. The damaging effect is cause by uv rays present in sunlight. The more fair is the skin colour, the more prone it is to damage.
• Take good amount of water -the old age, 6-8 glasses of water per day stands true. It flushes away all the toxins which can damage the skin.
• Take antioxidants vitamin A,C ,E in pure form present in fresh green leafy vegetables and fruits.
• Sprout salad is rich in proteins and good both for skin and hair. Watermelon and papaya are also good for skin.
• Include 2 servings of curd daily in your diet.
• Avoid Pepsi/ coke/ black coffee/ Thai and Chinese food with spicy sauces.
• Apply a good sunscreen daily twice during sun hours whether or not you step out in sun. It is important to apply a sunscreen on a cloudy day and in mansoon season too.
• Wash your hair atleast twice a week. Either oil your hair once weekly or use a good conditioner after hair wash.
• For skin problems, avoid self remedies. Consult a dermatologist.