Summers are about to come and I hope every one of you must be ready to hit the beach and pool with some friends. Summer means happy times and good sunshine. It is also the time for many people to travel the world.

But staying out in the sun for too long can cause you to suffer from a host of skin problems such as, tanning, age spots, wrinkles and even increase your risk of developing skin cancer. During summers, one needs to take extra care of their skin as the sun is at its peak at that time. Summer is the period to kick back, relax, and just enjoy being outside and not freezing, but that does not mean to slack on your skincare routine.

One cannot be too careful about the skin, whether you are a beach bum or just running errands during the summer. Sun damage can lead to tanning, premature wrinkles, dark marks, and even skin cancer over time. When the temperature flies, the heat and humidity can make your active oil glands hyperactive. This eventually ends up with extreme sebum around the T-zone, itchy rashes, sunburn, and premature signs of aging. Therefore, one needs a proper skin care routine as your first line of defense. Scroll down to find out how to get glowing skin in summer naturally.

Tips to protect your skin from tanned summer

  • Avoid sun rays between 10 Am and 2 Pm-

    The power of the UV rays depends on a number of factors such as height, reflective surfaces, and time of the day. UV rays are at their peak between 10 am and 2 pm. If you're somewhere outdoors, then try avoiding the sun and seek a cool area to protect yourself from the damaging rays of the sun. you can try by standing under the tree or use an umbrella to cover yourself from the ultraviolet rays.

  • Don't use tanning beds -

There are several studies which unveil that tanning beds can cause skin cancer. According to the studies, individuals who fall under 30 use tanning beds increase their risk of melanoma (the most deadly of all skin cancers) by about 75%.

  • Increase your fluid intake -

One of the best ways to beat the sun and protect your skin is increases your fluid intake during summers. On an average, one should drink about 3 liters of fluids every day, which is about 1.5-2 liters of water and 1 liter of fluid from solid foods. From summer foods like watermelon and berries to beverages like fruit juice, milk, etc and liquid-based meals - all these avenues should be considered ad taken in good amount.

  • Have a proper cleansing regimen -

To help your skin look fresh during the summer months, you should exfoliate time to time. After doing this, all the dead skin cells are removed, giving your face a youthful and fresh appeal.

  • Use sunscreen all the time -

To protect yourself from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun, never forget to apply sunscreen when going out.  A sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 must be applied thoroughly to your skin 30 minutes before leaving your place. More importantly, sunscreen must be applied again every 2 hours.

Try these simple tips in order to save your skin from the hot glowing sun. Also, don’t don’t forget to drink lots of water to keep yourself hydrated.