7 summer beauty hacks for glowing skin

Published on Apr 01, 2023 08:37 pm IST

Summer is here and the harsh rays of sun can take a toll on your skin. Fear not, though; with these seven beauty hacks, you can maintain glowing, healthy skin.

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Maintaining healthy, glowing skin in the summer is all about hydration, protection, and using the right ingredients. A little bit of coffee, watermelon, aloe vera, green tea, cucumbers, chamomile, and SPF can go a long way towards achieving a beautiful summer complexion.(Pexels) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 01, 2023 08:37 pm IST

Maintaining healthy, glowing skin in the summer is all about hydration, protection, and using the right ingredients. A little bit of coffee, watermelon, aloe vera, green tea, cucumbers, chamomile, and SPF can go a long way towards achieving a beautiful summer complexion.(Pexels)

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1. Exfoliate with coffee grounds: Coffee grounds are a natural exfoliant and an excellent source of antioxidants. Mix them with coconut oil to create a gentle scrub to slough off dead skin cells and reveal a smoother, brighter complexion. (Getty Images) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 01, 2023 08:37 pm IST

1. Exfoliate with coffee grounds: Coffee grounds are a natural exfoliant and an excellent source of antioxidants. Mix them with coconut oil to create a gentle scrub to slough off dead skin cells and reveal a smoother, brighter complexion. (Getty Images)

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2. Hydrate with watermelon: Watermelon is 92% water and packed with vitamins A, C and E, making it the perfect hydrating snack for those hot summer days. It also contains lycopene, an antioxidant known to protect the skin from UV damage. (Pixabay) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 01, 2023 08:37 pm IST

2. Hydrate with watermelon: Watermelon is 92% water and packed with vitamins A, C and E, making it the perfect hydrating snack for those hot summer days. It also contains lycopene, an antioxidant known to protect the skin from UV damage. (Pixabay)

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3. Moisturize with aloe vera: Aloe vera is a powerhouse ingredient when it comes to skincare. It contains enzymes that repair dead skin cells, reducing inflammation and keeping your skin moisturized and supple. Keep a bottle of pure aloe vera gel in your fridge for a cooling, refreshing boost to your skin. (File image) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 01, 2023 08:37 pm IST

3. Moisturize with aloe vera: Aloe vera is a powerhouse ingredient when it comes to skincare. It contains enzymes that repair dead skin cells, reducing inflammation and keeping your skin moisturized and supple. Keep a bottle of pure aloe vera gel in your fridge for a cooling, refreshing boost to your skin. (File image)

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4. Protect with green tea: Green tea contains EGCG, a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage caused by the sun. Drinking it can also lower your risk of skin cancer. Brew a strong cup and let it cool, then use it as a toner or spray it on your face for an extra layer of sun protection. (Shutterstock) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 01, 2023 08:37 pm IST

4. Protect with green tea: Green tea contains EGCG, a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage caused by the sun. Drinking it can also lower your risk of skin cancer. Brew a strong cup and let it cool, then use it as a toner or spray it on your face for an extra layer of sun protection. (Shutterstock)

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5. Banish puffy eyes with cucumbers: Cucumbers are a natural anti-inflammatory and contain antioxidants that soothe and condition the skin. Place thinly sliced cucumbers over your eyes for 10-15 minutes to reduce puffiness and brighten the under-eye area. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 01, 2023 08:37 pm IST

5. Banish puffy eyes with cucumbers: Cucumbers are a natural anti-inflammatory and contain antioxidants that soothe and condition the skin. Place thinly sliced cucumbers over your eyes for 10-15 minutes to reduce puffiness and brighten the under-eye area. (Unsplash)

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6. Reduce redness with chamomile tea: Chamomile tea has anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe irritated or sunburned skin. Brew a cup, let it cool, and apply it to your skin with a cotton ball to reduce redness and inflammation.  (Shutterstock) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 01, 2023 08:37 pm IST

6. Reduce redness with chamomile tea: Chamomile tea has anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe irritated or sunburned skin. Brew a cup, let it cool, and apply it to your skin with a cotton ball to reduce redness and inflammation.  (Shutterstock)

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Protect your lips with SPF:Just like the rest of your skin, your lips need protection from the sun too. Look for a lip balm with a broad-spectrum SPF of at least 15, and reapply frequently throughout the day.(Shutterstock) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 01, 2023 08:37 pm IST

Protect your lips with SPF:Just like the rest of your skin, your lips need protection from the sun too. Look for a lip balm with a broad-spectrum SPF of at least 15, and reapply frequently throughout the day.(Shutterstock)

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