1."The best parasol is a white or silver umbrella which can bounce the sun rays off," says make-up artist Cory Walia.

2. Up your intake of protein. Perspiration causes a loss of nitrogen from the body, and protein is needed to balance the metabolism. Doctors suggest cheese, pulses, meat, fish and cold hard-boiled eggs to be the best protein sources.

3. Don't bother with perfume when in the sun. It tends to irritate the skin in the heat.

4. While applying a sunscreen keep in mind those obvious areas such as your lips, neck and the top of your hands where the sun can wreak havoc over time.

5. Stick to waterproof eye make-up, as non-waterproof ones trickle down with sweat and may lead to allergies and infections.

6. If you drive a lot, watch out when the sun passes through the windscreen of the car - glass ups the intensity of the sun and burns the skin. Get your screen tinted!

7. Drop the use of toners and astringent unless you have an oily T-zone. Cosmetic dermatologist Dr Rekha Seth warns, "Don't use alcohol-based toners because it's too harsh on the skin and makes it more prone to reaction. It also darkens the skin."

8. Keep room temperatures steady - as shuttling between extremes of temperature like from an AC room to the hot sunny outdoors affects the elasticity of skin, leading to wrinkles.