How to Protect Skin in Summer

How to Protect Skin in Summer

(1) Top 7 Scrub and Face Pack for skin in Summer

1.Egg White Moisturizer

And in order to complete our oily skin care regime, we need the oh-so-essential moisturizer. Yes, even oily skin needs moisturizer for nourishment. Eggs are loaded with proteins that are great for the skin. In addition, eggs are known to maintain the natural elasticity of the skin. Therefore, what better way to pamper the skin than with egg white moisturizer?

Take an egg and separate the egg yolk from the egg white. Add 4 tablespoons of almond oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the egg white and mix thoroughly. Apply on face and let it dry completely. Clean face with warm water. Repeat this remedy 1 to 2 times every week to keep skin smooth and hydrated.

2.Oat Meal and Aloe Vera Scrub

Aloe Vera has been used for its medicinal qualities since ancient times. Aloe vera contains an aspirin-like compound known as salicylic acid that has powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and analgesic properties that help in controlling oily skin and problems with acne and pimples. The anti-inflammatory properties of aloe also help in treating suntan and skin infections. This is one of the best home remedies for oily skin that is also the solution to the question of how to get rid of dead skin cells naturally.

Take a handful of dry oats and mixes it thoroughly with some aloe vera gel and apply on face and massage gently with your fingers in clock-wise and anti-clockwise direction for 3-5 minutes. Leave on for 15 minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat this remedy once every week to get noticeable results.

3.Sandal wood and Rosewater Face Pack

Sandalwood has rich benefits especially when it comes to accomplishing a fairer skin. It is used in the treatments of acne and skin aging. The soothing and cooling properties of sandalwood make it the perfect remedy for relieving sun tan and severe sunburn. Rose water is one of the best beauty products and is used in aroma therapies.  It can be used as a cleanser, toner and leaves you with a refreshing feeling. The combination of sandalwood and rose water makes this pack the perfect natural remedy for sun tan removal in a gentle and nourishing way.

This face pack can be used as a cleanser. Make a thick paste of white or red sandalwood powder and rosewater and apply it to face. Wait for 20 minutes and allow it to dry. After this wash it with cold water and always use a soft towel to clean up your washed face. This paste relieves you from sun burns and other suntan effects.

The above-mentioned face packs are completely natural, and will help you in removing the tan gradually. These above face packs will help in summer, and all other seasons accordingly. It is suggested to clean your face before applying such packs so that the dust and other small particles don’t stay inside. Remember that you should never apply these face packs on the unclean face. Always use a soft cloth to clean your face after washing.

4.Apple and Honey Face Pack

This is undoubtedly the most effective natural face mask for oily skin that removes excess oil from the skin without stripping off all the moisture. Honey being a natural humectant helps in adding a soft and smooth texture to the skin where as apple supplies the necessary nutrients to maintain healthy and naturally glowing skin. Apples are a rich source of vitamins such as Vitamins A, B and C. These vitamins act as natural toners, cleansers and moisturizer for skin and helps in preventing greasiness of the skin. Crush a seeded apple and mix 3 tablespoon honey with it. Apply on clean face. Leave for 20 minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat this remedy 2 to 3 times every week for fair and oil-free skin.

5.Curd and Gram Flour Face Pack

Curd is basically a diary product which plays a major role in the growth of bones. It is very rich in calcium, magnesium and other nutrients that help in strengthening your bones. Besides this, the unknown fact is that it can be used 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. Gram flour is widely used in whitening your skin and it really helps in giving an instant glow to your skin.

This face pack is one of the time-tested home remedies for tanning that can also be used as a scrub or exfoliator that is the most effective natural solution to the question of how to get rid of dead skin cells from the skin surface. Take curd and gram flour in equal quantities and mix well by adding lemon juice in proportions. Apply this paste to face, neck and other body parts such as hands and feet. Pat it dry and wash it with warm water. This can be applied twice a week which ultimately results in soft glowing skin.

6.Mango Mask

This delicious juicy fruit has loads of health benefits, but when it comes to skin, mangoes are equally effective for oily skin. mangoes have natural astringent and cleansing properties that helps in soothing and cooling oily skin during summer and removing excess oil, dirt and impurities from the skin and unclogging the skin pores. Mash a whole ripe mango into a smooth pulp and massage it softly and evenly on your skin.  Let it sit for 10 minutes and then rinse with water. Repeat this remedy once every week for optimum results. This is a deep nourishing homemade facial for oily skin.

7.Lemon and Aloe Vera Face Pack

Lemon is one of the best citrus fruits that have rich medicinal and cosmetic benefits. No doubt, it is widely used in various skin and hair care remedies as well as skin care products. Lemon is a natural bleaching agent and an antioxidant which combats the free radicals that accumulate on skin surfaces. It is rich in vitamin C, and the intake of lemon juice would fetch you a glowing skin. Aloe Vera on the other side is a short stemmed succulent plant that produces six antiseptics. These natural antiseptics have the super power to kill any kind of bacteria, fungi and viruses that settle on the skin due to pollution, dust and other reasons.

This is one of the most effective home remedies to remove tan. Lemon can be used as a bleaching agent to lighten your skin tone naturally without causing any harm to it. All you need to do is juice a lemon and besides that also mash the aloe vera leaves. Mix them properly until an aromatic paste is formed. Apply this onto the tanned area of the skin and allow it to dry. You need to apply this paste twice or thrice a day to cleanse and prevent your skin from getting tanned from time-to-time. This is also an effective cure for dark circles around eyes.

(2) Best 14  Helpful Skin Tips for Summer

Now, you can beat the summer tan and flaunt yourshort dresses and tank tops in style without the fear of getting tanned by following these few simple skin tips for summer.

1. The first and foremost thing that should be listed in your summer skin care list is a good sunscreen from a reliable company with SPF of 40 or above. Applying sunscreen creams and lotions on the skin before going out into the sun helps in protecting the skin from the harsh UV-A and UV-B rays of the sun. The sunscreen lotion should be applied at least 15 to 30 minutes before going out in the sun.
2. Keep yourself hydrated at all times by drinking at least 15 to 20 glasses of water throughout the day. This also helps in preventing skin dryness and keeping the skin moisturized.
3. Specially formulated sun protection skin should be applied by people who like to spend time in the sun or swim regularly. It helps in preventing sunburn and formation of rashes and blisters. The creams should be re-applied every 20 minutes because it can be washed away with
4. Swimming in chlorinated water speeds up the tanning process, so it is mandatory to cleanse your skin and hair with fresh water after taking a swim in the pool.
5. Just like winter, it is important to use a moisturizer in summer also, but it should be a water-based moisturizer that effectively tones and moisturizes the skin without making it too oily.
6. It is important to keep the skin of the face fresh and clean by washing it with cold water 3 to 4 times a day, face cleansers should not be used more than twice per day.
7. Toning the face with a soothing herbal toner is a natural treatment for oily skin that helps in reducing excess oil, sebum and dirt from the skin surface.
8. It is best to avoid going out in the sun as much as possible. You should try to avoid the sun during 11 A.M to 4 P.M because the sun rays are the harshest at this time.
9. Don’t apply perfume on your skin while out in the sun because the psoralen present in perfumes, especially citrus perfumes can stain your skin permanently when the react with the sun rays.
10. In a hurry to apply the sunscreen don’t skip your lip protection and eye creams because the skin around your eyes and lips are really delicate that is more susceptible to tan and wrinkles.
11. In case you forget to apply sunscreen while going out in the sun, you can make up for the damage caused by applying natural aloe vera gel or cool green tea on your face to soothe the burnt skin.
12. Warm showers during the summer season can further dry out your skin ans make it susceptible to tanning. So, opt for cool showers in order to keep the skin fresh and hydrated.
13. Wear mineral makeup during summer because it is lighter than the cream based ones which allow the skin to breathe and lasts longer in sweating conditions.
14. Usage of sunglasses, hats and other accessories minimizes the UV radiations from reaching your body. Opt for a wide-brimmed hat instead of caps because it provides complete protection to your entire face.