We all desire for smooth, firm and glowing skin in summers with a hint of tan for a perfect sun kissed look. But keeping the skin beautiful and glowing can become difficult in summer. We all end up having excess sebum levels in our skin and acne issues on our T-zone, sunburns, itchy rashes and premature ageing. Excess pollution and dirt can cause further issues; you need to have a good skin care routine to keep your skin beautiful and glowing. Here are few of the tips that you need to follow in summers to keep rejuvenated and refreshed,

Cleanse and tone your face
Cleansing your face is the most important skin care you need to follow, to keep your skin free from pollutants. Excess oil in summers can lead to acne formation, so you need to choose your cleanser effectively. It is very essential to use a toner after cleansing your face; it removes excess dirt, makeup traces and maintains the pH level of the skin.

Sun protection
In summers you need to make sure that you don’t step out of your house without applying sunscreen lotion. It acts as a shield against harmful UV rays and protects the skin from sunburn or skin tan. Excess UV exposure can permanently damage your skin and lead to premature ageing. You need to spend in a sunscreen which has broad UV spectrum, at least SPF 30.

Moisturize your skin
You need to lock the moisture of your skin, by applying the right moisturizer for your skin type. If you think that you don’t need a moisturizer in summers due to availability of oils in the skin already, then you are wrong. You need not to invest in the heavy moisturizers; light moisturizer will do its job of locking essential moisture in your skin.

Eat healthy
Summers can make you feel dehydrated and you can feel low on energy. Hence it is essential to keep your skin hydrated and energized. From eating healthy and making certain lifestyle changes, we can keep our skin hydrated and glowing. You must consume watermelon, cucumber, curd, coconut water, mint and many other seasonal fruits and vegetables.

Anti Oxidants for skin
With anti oxidants supply to your body, you need anti oxidants for your skin as well. Invest in serums, moisturizers and sunscreens that come up with a punch of antioxidants. Vitamin C protects your skin from environmental damage and boosts the development of collagen. Antioxidants protect your skin from harmful free radicals and repair your skin.

Exercise
You need right amount of exercise to keep yourself fit and healthy. Physical activities improve blood flow in the body providing more oxygen to your skin cells, which heals damage caused by excess heat. You can hit the gym, go out and have a nice swimming session, if you think gym is monotonous then you can try Zumba or cycling. Any form of exercise is good for your skin and health.