Tips to protect your skin in summer

• As the city heats up, all of us are concerned about the way our skin is going to react to the sun, with problems like tanning and sun burn ruling the roost. However, we beat the heat and give you tips that will help you not only this summer, but also in the long run as well.
• Despite how long your day has been or how tired you are, it's important to take your makeup off before sleeping. Leaving it on will end up clogging or expanding your pores while dehydrating your skin.
• Daily cleansing, exfoliating and moisturising is still one of the best ways to achieve great skin, no matter what your skin type is.
• Exfoliation improves the appearance and surface function of the skin. The right exfoliation will help receive hydration, resulting in a clearer, smoother, more translucent and even-toned complexion.
• To get glowing and clear skin, eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.
• Balance booze with six to eight glasses of water a day. It's your body's ultimate detox, as it helps in flushing out the toxins that build up in the body. You can alternate water with herbal tea as well.
• Premature ageing is a result of sun exposure. So, use sunscreen which has an SPF of 30 or higher daily. Don't worry about getting enough vitamin D - we get plenty from just 15 minutes in the sun, two or three times a week!
• Smoking enhances an enzyme in the skin, resulting in increased collagen break down. The overall effect causes wrinkling and inelasticity. So, cut down on the puffs daily.
• Pollution, stress, and parties can wreck the skin. The best way to counteract is with plenty of sleep (eight hours is healthy enough).
• Tempting as it is to rub your eyes when you're tired, it is advisable that you don't. It will only end up stretching your skin and cause sagging. Whilst it may take a while to show, when the wrinkles hit, the effect will just seem to double.

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