5 Skin Care Tips Before Hitting The Beach

Heading to the beach this summer? Well, you have got to be careful as the sun might damage your skin, and it can spoil your image. Wearing a hat to the beach is important as it can protect your skin from the harmful rays.

It is also necessary to pamper your skin with suntan lotion so that they properties in the cream can protect you from the sun burns and tearing of the skin.

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On the other hand, dermatologists state that before you make plans of heading to the beach, avoid the application of bleach on the skin.

You should also stay away from face packs that contain any bleaching properties and never make the mistake of exfoliating the skin as this leads to opening of the pores and that could be dangerous to the skin.

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These beach skin care tips are applicable to both men and women, so don't forget your sun cream guys and ladies keep that hat in your hand as well.

Take a look at these tips before hitting the beach:

Rub Up That Suntan Cream: Before going to the beach, you should pamper your skin. It is said that 30 minutes before going into the sun, it is advisable to apply the suntan lotion on the body. This gives the cream ample time to soak into the pores to protect your skin from the sun's rays.

Don't Forget That Hat: Ladies and gentlemen, if you own a hat, wear it. Wearing a hat to the beach will protect the skin on your shoulders and around your neck. It will also protect your hair from the sun.

Avoid That Face Pack Before The Beach: Face packs are very important to pamper your skin. But one must avoid it 24 hours before stepping into the sun. So, if you plan to head to the beach tomorrow, make sure that you avoid the application of a face pack, whether it is a natural face pack or chemical based.

Don't Go In For A Face Bleach: Bleaching your skin and then stepping into the sun will only burn your skin and invite more problems. If you have already bleached your skin and have made last minute plans of heading to the beach, cover your face with a soft cloth. Protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun and make sure that you don't expose your skin as it can cause sudden rashes.

Never Exfoliate Your Skin Before The Beach Trip: When you exfoliate the skin you are opening up the pores and deep cleansing the skin. Now, when you step into the sun after exfoliation, the rays of the sun burn the tender skin thus causing a burn and other skin problems.