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Welcome the Summer With Sunscreen

sunscreen uses and summerWe all know the Ozone layer is depleting, making the Sun’s harmful rays stronger than ever. It is only natural for us to take the necessary steps and protect ourselves from these rays. In this article, we will help you understand the importance of Sunscreen and why they are necessary to face Indian summers. Before we get to why you should be using sunscreen, it is also important to pick out the right product for you.

Choosing the Right Product

There are numerous brands out there which sell sunscreen. The key to choosing the right one is to know your skin type. Based on your skin type, you can opt one for oily skin, sweat-proof, etc.

You might have seen the term “SPF” on sunscreen bottles. This stands for “Sun Protection Factor”. The SPF rating determines how much protection you will receive from the sun’s UVB\UVA radiations. A SPF of 30 gives you 97% protection, and SPF of 50 gives you 98% protection and an SPF of 100 gives about 99% protection. SPF between 30-50 is good enough for Indian skin.

Reasons Why You Need Sunscreen

The summers in India are often very ruthless. The most important thing to understand is that nobody is excluded from the use of Sunscreen. People who tan easily, people who don’t, fair skinned, dark skinned, children and everybody else, should use it if you are going to be exposed to the Sun.

The UV rays from the sun are one of the major enemies of our skin! While Vitamin D is necessary, these UV rays damage our cells which results in wrinkles, dark circles, premature ageing, inflammation and acne. UV Rays can even cause skin cancer.

These are enough reasons for you to start using sunscreen. Even though sunscreen doesn’t avoid these conditions completely, it is a very important step towards protection from the sun. Remember that a higher SPF won’t have any effect on sensitive skin. To get 100% protection from the sun’s powerful rays, you will need clothes that cover your entire body, sunscreen, and a hat or something to cover your head.

How To Use It the Right Way

  • Take a small amount, approx a small coin size of sunscreen on your palm
  • Apply it gently on your face
  • It should look white when you apply it on your face
  • Apply it 15 minutes before you step out so it can be properly absorbed by your skin
  • You can apply it twice a day

If you are someone with any kind of allergies or other skin problems, consult a doctor. With expert advice, you can choose the right product for yourself and make the most out of it.

Now you’re all equipped to welcome summer with a smile! For more summer tips, check out Healthy Reads or tune in to LIVE sessions by experts on GOQii Play.

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How to stay healthy during summer?

healthy Summer

It’s almost a month since summer is here and it’s only getting hotter by the day. During summers many do not feel like eating due to the heat. Most love to keep hydrating. But, it is important to both have a good diet (nutrition) as well as hydrate yourself during summer. Opting for either/or is a bad idea.

here are 10 simple tips for summer that everyone can follow. I can assure you that you follow these tips and you will stay healthy all through these hot months

1. Add #Curd in your daily meal plan- For all those who suffer from constipation, gas and acidity in the summers, this one is an absolute must-have on a daily basis.

2. #Sabja seeds – Not just a quick detox but an instant cooler and bloating reliever. Note – Sabja seeds are different from chia seeds and can be consumed only after soaking. Can be consumed with curd, buttermilk, smoothies or in any liquid.

3. #Coconut water- Prevents dehydration, cramp & relieves a migraine during PMS trouble. It’s rich in electrolytes, can replenish you electrolyte stores in no time when you have to work too much under the scorching sun

4. #Jeera ( Cumin seeds) – Calm your nerves and aid your fat burning efforts in Summer. Can boil 1 tsp Jeera (cumin seeds) in a glass of water. Sieve and drink it warm after 30mins of meals.

5. #Jowar and #Jaun (Barley)- Sattu water -Brain food, cooling in nature, best for weight loss. Add Jowar and Jaun in normal wheat flour in equal proportion to aid weight loss and also to have a cooling effect on the body.

6. Include #Juices- Lemon, Aloe vera, Wheatgrass, Bottle Gourd, Mint and Amla for glowing skin in summers. Avoid fruit juices, cold drinks, have fresh fruits instead.

7. Start your day with seasonal #Fruits in summers like Litchi, Grapes, Jammun, Melons, Mango (acts as a cleanser, soak mangoes in water 20 mins before consumption for cooling effect). Having fruits first thing in the morning also gives instant energy and makes you feel fresh, rather than a cup of tea ( pouring caffeine & tannin first thing in the morning )

8. Fruit #Smoothies and Lassi (butter Milk) with Hing (asafoetida), Pudina (mint) and roasted Jeera (cumin seeds) as mid snacks rather than colas and tinned fruit juices. Avoid having fruit shakes (mixing fruits with milk) to prevent antioxidants loss.

9. Hydrate with normal #Water or infused drinks: Lemon with rock salt water is best to detox drink which alkaline your body thus combat acidity.

10.#Exercise for 30 mins 5 times in a week for good blood circulation to avoid a migraine and headache in summers.

Take care and beat the heat this summer!!!!

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