By Azera Rahman, IANS 

BEFORE you turn to branded beauty kits and sundry sun-tan lotions to keep looking good in summer, try heading for the kitchen.

Rose water, lemon juice, cucumber and yoghurt are among the many magic potions tucked away in your own home.

Check out some easy-to-use beauty tips by beauty expert and aromatherapist Blossom Kochhar.

i. Regardless of your skin type, sunscreens should be worn only after moisturising and below make-up. 

ii. Here's a natural sunscreen: Boil some tea leaves in water, cool it off and sprinkle the cooled water on your face.

iii. Planning to take a dip in the swimming pool? Kochhar recommends rubbing a layer of Vaseline mised with a few drops of essential oil of lavender. This mixture protects the skin from chlorine.

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