March is here, which means summer is just around the corner! It will soon be the time of swimming, slurping on mangoes, slathering that sunscreen and showing off a little skin! Here are 6 ways to prep your skin for the summer:

• Smoothen it with scrubs!
  Exfoliate your skin with homemade scrubs regularly for silky smooth, even and glowing skin! Scrubbing helps remove the layer of dust and grime that settles on top of your skin – so that you feel fresh all summer!
• Tomatoes all the way!
  Tomatoes help protect your skin from the inside. They are rich in antioxidants and help reduce the effects of sunburn, like redness and swelling! So whether it’s a smoothie or a Bloody Mary, tomatoes are great for the summer season!
• Pedicures are sure winners!
  Your feet deserve a little TLC after spending all winter in closed shoes – so bust out those flip-flops and show off your pedicured feet! Pedicures also remove layers of dead skin from your feet and get them ready for the heat of summer!
• Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!
  The rich creams of the winter step aside for the light, water-based moisturizers of the summer! Moisturizing your skin is important as it keeps it hydrated and cool. And if your moisturizer has SPF, that’s a bonus!
• Don’t skip the ‘screen!
  This is not just important during the summer – it is important to wear sunscreen year-round too! Wear a sunscreen that is SPF 15 or higher to have all the fun in the sun you want! And if your sunscreen is gel-based – it’s a great coolant for your skin as well.
• Stay hydrated!
  As the temperature of the season soars, make sure your body temperature doesn’t! Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day not only keeps you hydrated – it makes your skin glow and improves its elasticity, giving you a youthful appearance!

Follow these tips for great skin all through the summer! Have any other tips? Comment below and let us know!