Make your skin summer-friendly with these 6 tips

With the summer season already here, it’s time to make a few changes in your routine to have a skin-friendly summer. Dr Sangeeta Velaskar, vice president and head, Medical Services and R&D, Kaya Skin Clinic, recommends a few tips for taking care of yourself in the hot and humid weather.

Screen the sun: Zero down on a sunscreen that best meets your requirements and contains sun protection factor (SPF). SPF 30 is best recommended for Indian skin types. Apply sun screen 20 to 30 minutes before stepping out and ensure you wear sunscreen every day, even when you stay indoors. Here are some sunscreen dos and don’ts to keep in mind.

Follow the essential routine: Follow the cleansing, toning and moisturising ritual twice a day for best results. Summers are the most nightmarish time for skin issues, specially acne. To keep your skin acne-free use a cleanser which contains salicylic acid and helps reduce acne and prevent future breakouts. Read these essential tips to choose cosmetics for acne-prone skin. 

Exfoliate: Incorporating exfoliation into your skincare regime is a must to avoid dull skin. Exfoliants remove old, dry, dead skin cells, toxins and other deposits and allow new skin cells to surface. Scrub your elbows and knees at least twice a week to get rid of dead tissues. Rub a slice of lemon with sugar every alternate day to keep them clean and to remove tan.

Hair woes: Since hair tends to be moisture-deprived during summers, overuse of any kind of chemical and hair styling tool should be avoided. Shampooing often results in loss of shine and moisture. Consider switching to a gentle shampoo and use a deep conditioner to replenish the loss of moisture. Massage your hair with a mixture of coconut oil, castor and olive oil regularly to keep your hair nourished. Here’s how to choose the right shampoo.

Happy feet: Start with wearing an open sandal in the summer to keep your feet dry and give them a chance to ‘breathe’. Your feet are subject to sunburn just like the rest of your body. Use sunscreen during the day and during the evenings apply a lightweight moisturiser. You could also give yourself a pedicure at home.

Maintain a healthy diet: With summers in full swing, it is advised that apart from drinking lots of water, a special summer diet consisting of light and healthy food would ensure a cool mind and body. To keep your skin hydrated, eat lot of fresh fruits and green vegetables. Include fruits and vegetables like bitter gourd, spinach, cucumber, watermelons, oranges, cherries, plums and lychee to your diet. Here’s a sample diet plan for summers.

With inputs from IANS

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The Most Mind-Boggling Mysteries and Coincidences Ever Written In History

Our world's history is so rich and fascinating that we cannot resist checking out what happened centuries ago. My favorite reads are unsolved mysteries and strange coincidences that remain a puzzle to people until now.

1. The Skunk Ape

An unknown woman sent photos of an ape taking apples in her back yard and sent it to the Sheriff’s Department in Sarasota County, Florida. The photos were dubbed “Skunk Ape Photos” by Bigfoot enthusiasts.

2. The Falcon Lake Incident

Stefan Michalak encountered a UFO near Falcon Lake, Manitoba, Canada in May 20, 1967. His hand and clothing was burned when he tried to examine the colorful glass found around the object

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3. The Cursed Kimono

Three various girls came to own a kimono and died before they were able to wear it. A Japanese priest burned it in February 1657

4. The Black Night Satellite Mystery

An unknown satellite has been seen orbiting the Earth was inspected by NASA astronauts and was thought to date back 13,000 years ago. Dubbed as the “Black Night” its purpose and origin remained a mystery until now.

 

5. The Head-On Collission Of The Two Sisters

Sisters, Sheila Wentworth, 45, and Doris Jean Hall, 51, were on their way to meet each other while driving their cars in opposite direction collided head-on and were killed immediately.

6. The Photo With The Solway Firth Astronaut

Kodak verified that the photo of Jim Templeton's young daughter with a spaceman standing behind her was not tampered with. The spacemen was never there when the photo was taken.

 

7. Thief Caught With His Mother's Purse

A thief was caught by the Italian police after he was reported by the woman whose purse he snatched who turned out to be his mother.

                                  

8. The Hessdalen Lights

These lights were observed 15 to 20 times a week at Hessdalen valley from 1981 to 1984 but started as early as the 1940s. Due to the increasing tourist activity in the area, the lights can now be seen 10 to 20 times in a year

9. Twin Brothers Separated At Birth Having The Same Name and Training

The twins were adopted by different families but were given the same name, James Springer and James Lewis, and pursued law enforcement training.

 

10. Mark Twain and Halley's Comet

Mark Twain was born in 1835, the same year Halley’s comet appeared for the first time. Twain said in 1909 that Halley’s comet will come again the following year and he expect to go with it. And it happened.

11. The Family Picture With A Falling Body

A family picture of the Cooper's who just moved in to their new house in Texas showed a body falling from the ceiling. The photographer said he was not certain if it's real or not.

12. The Madonna With Saint Giovannino And A UFO

The painting created in the 15th century showed a disk-shaped object floating in the sky and a man with a dog looking up at the object.

 

13. The Five Duels of Henri Trange of France (1861 - 1878)

Henri’s first four opponents fell dead before any shot was fired and on his fifth duel, Henri died before any shots was made.

14. The Time Traveling Hipster

A man wearing modern clothing and holding a modern camera was photographed with the people witnessing the re-opening of the South Forks Bridge in Gold Bridge, Canada in 1941.