complexion becomes sallow. Moreover, the pores get clogged due to perspiration and the skin cannot breathe.

If you have a greasy skin, steaming once a week is advisable, if you have a dry skin steamit once a fortnight. For steaming, a special electrical gadget is used. But if you are trying it at home,
the procedure to follow is simple - boil water in a pot and place your face on it so that the rising steam comes on your face. Spread a towel on your head to save the steam from escaping and going waste. Four to five minutes of steamingis sufficient. Afterthis, sprinkle your face withicecold water so as to close the open pores. Regular steaming keeps the skin glowing.

Some hints to follow to protect your skinduring summer: .

• Use soap at least once in a day
• Clean your face and neck with a good cleansing-milk
• lfse a good astringent for oily skin. .
• After cleaning your face, take a piece of ice and massage your face slowly with it
• Wash your face with cold water at least thrice a day
• A light massage, with cream, on facial skin before going to bed is useful, but the quantity of cream required is to be less because in summers you do not need much grease.

Wet, Set, Go…
This summer promise yourself that you will look fresh and gorgeous.
You may be surprised that your summer skin, which looked radiant throughout winter, suddenly looks dull, blemished and oily. "This is because, in winter your skin’s natural oils solidifies, whereas in summer it flows freely," explains Kristina McHugh, South African beauty specialist. Because of this, most people need a lighter moisturizer in hot weather."

Don't step outside without your sunblock on! And apply the sunscreen at least 20 minutes before you go outside, because it takes time before it starts working.Water can be your beauty Aid No 1, whenever, whenever you are – holidaying, sweating it out at your office or unwinding on a leisurely Sunday at home.

Besides this, make a habit of splashing your face gently with water for instant freshness (try and use mineral water). You can splash as many as 20 times as long as you don’t use very hot or cold water on your skin (which can cause fine vein to appear on your face). Steam face regularly to release dirt (five minutes for dry skin and 10 minutes if it is oily). Pat dry with tissue and moisturize. Moisturizers should be used damp on the skin. This seals in the water and helps skin to hold the moisture better.

summer- hair care
In the summer months, hair collects more dirt and washing it regularly is necessary. Especially in cities where chemical and pollutants to cling to the scalp. In summer, hair should be washed three times a week or more, if needed. But use a small quantity of shampoo and choose a mild, herbal one.

Summer Day Care, summer child care, sommer skin care, summer care

Give your hair a cold rinse prior to turning off the shower-it closes follicles so locks in shine.

summer care for hair and legs.
Soaking feet and hands helps to get rid of fatigue, more so if you add a pinch of salt to the water you use. This softens the dry, dead skin around the your soles, easing its removal. Soak feet for 15-20 minutes. It is recomended that hot and cold contrast soaks for the feet to help boost circulation. Soak your feet first in hot water and then in cold water for two minutes each. Do this for about 15 minutes, once a week.

The drink of life
You know you should, but do you do it? Drink at least 15 glasses of water a day.
Mix the fruit juice of your choice with mineral water for a healthy soda.
Is there a waterfall you can get under, or a brook to swim in? Don’t pass up the opportunity. Great for blood circulation.