Beat The Heat!

          

        Hey, Guest Blogger Miriam here! Alright, so I know I’m not alone when I say that we’ve all had those fun-filled beach trips that have left us looking like we were human tomatoes. I am proud to say that you can easily avoid getting a beet-red complexion by following a few simple steps. By following these guidelines, you’ll be completely equipped to beat the heat, and score a healthy tan that will leave everyone totally jelly!

1 .      Sunscreen/Sunblock

              People, I CANNOT stress enough how important sunscreen is to your skin!! It literally saves your skin! We live in a society where a lot of teens neglect applying sunscreen simply because they think that's it's just not that important. Trust me, it's SO important- especially if you're trying to avoid looking like "Po", the red Teletubbie (but if that's your thing, by all means go for it).

Side Note:  The worst thing you can do at the beach is to purposely lie out in the sun trying to get a tan. You don’t need to lie out in the sun to get a tan; let’s get real- you’re at the beach! A tan is inevitable, whether you’re playing beach volleyball or splashing around in the water! Stay active and enjoy your day! Don’t let your skin bake like a cake!

Side Note x 2:  The above was a really long side note.

2 .       Water

         I’ll bet you all saw this one coming! It is absolutely crucial that you stay hydrated while soaking up the sun! Water does this amazing thing where it replenishes all of your body’s cells so that you can function and feel well throughout the day. If you’re one of those people who find the taste of water just a tad boring, adding a slice of citrus to a glass of water gives it the perfect bit of flavour.