Summer and tanning go hand in hand. We all love bright and sunny days, but on the contrary, we hate darkened or tanned skin.

What leads to skin tanning?

 Most often, exposure to UV (ULTRAVIOLET) type A and type B rays leads to skin tanning.

Exposure to sunlight produces melanin, a pigment responsible for skin color.

Hence, the basic concept is that more exposure to sunlight will result in more melanin production, and with increased melanin production, skin color darkens.

A person with fair to medium skin tone has a low level of melanin compared to someone with a dusky or darker skin tone.

7 tips to control face and body from sun tanning this superheated summer.

As it is said, prevention is always better than cure. Here are 6 tips to prevent the face and body from sun tanning.

1. Wearing Sunscreens - One of the best and easiest ways to protect and make your skin healthy at any age. Use sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and PA+++ protection daily to block UV rays from harming your skin. Reapplying sunscreen is as important as applying sunscreen. So, reapply sunscreen every 3-4 hours.
2. Clothing - While heading outdoors, if possible, wear full-sleeved shirts and long skirts and pants, which can protect you from UV rays. If wearing this type of clothes is not possible, then try to cover your naked body parts with unbleached cotton cloth.
3. Sunglasses - Sunglasses that protect from both UVA and UVB rays offers the best protection. These help to protect your eyes from UV rays and reduce the risk of cataract.
4. Drink water - Drinking ample water makes the skin look hydrated and plumped and reverses the signs of skin damage caused by sunlight.
5. Diet - Best sources of sun-shielding antioxidants include tomatoes, sweet potatoes, almonds, salmon and grapes. These food items can be added to your diet to protect your skin from UV protection.

Citrus fruits like oranges, kiwis, and lemons help prevent skin tanning.

Green tea also plays a role in reversing sunburnt skin.

6. Avoid sun at peak hours-Avoid moving out when the sun rays are at their peak from 10 AM to 4 PM.UV rays are too intense between 10 AM to 4 PM. If you want to sunbathe, get it before 8 AM or after 5 PM.
7. Seek shade-You can reduce radiation by taking shelter under a tree,umbrella or another shady spot.