3 ways to protect arms from sun's rays

In this summer heat, know how to protect your arms from the harmful sun rays
Ians | July 21, 2015

In this summer heat, know how to protect your arms from the harmful sun rays.

Wish to bare arms when the sun shines bright, but scared of putting your tanned arms on display? Save them by using sun protection products.

Celebrity dermatologist Kiran Lohia from New Delhi shares tips for keeping your arms gorgeous:

A lot of tanning and discoloration occurs due to the ravages of UVA and UVB rays. UVA causes long-lasting pigmentation, freckles and wrinkled skin, while UVB rays cause tanning. It is vital to protect against both types of UV rays. Wearing a broad-spectrum sunscreen will help you do that. Look for SPF 30 with PA++ and above for the best coverage. SPF refers to UVB pr



The fact is that sun exposure is the number one cause of freckles and darkened arms. So if you do not wear sleeveless and instead wear long sleeves when going outside, you will find that your arms will stay smooth. The problem is that it's mighty hard to wear long sleeves in


For mild pigmentation and for those with patience, there are natural options. 'Ubtans' can help get rid of tan because they exfoliate the dull, old and dead skin cells, revealing newer and brighter skin underneath. For an effective 'ubtan', combine bu


Another option is to create a natural scrub. For softer arm skin, combine sugar crystals with rose o
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