Apply sunscreen: This is a major protector against sunburn and is a must-have cosmetic for your kitty. Slather sunscreen for at least 15 minutes before steeping out and reapply it whenever required. Choose a vitamin-enriched and water-based sunscreen to avoid stickiness

Include fruits in diet: Fruits like watermelon, pears, muskmelons, lemons, peaches, pineapple and grapes are must-haves in your summer diet. The fruits are high in water and therefore help the body to cool down naturally while keeping it hydrated. Make a tasty fruit salt with a pinch of salt and pepper for your afternoon snack

Keep spray bottle and wet tissues handy: Ensure you keep an antiperspirant and pack of wet tissues in your bag while travelling outdoors. Sprinkle it all over your body and wipe your face with wet wipes whenever you sweat

Dress light: Summer is the time to put on light colour and loose fitted clothes. Put aside heavy jeans or any form of dark colour dresses, and synthetic clothes to avoid sweat and skin irritation

Stay hydrated: Drink at least 2-3 litres of water every day to stay hydrated during summer months. Water flushes out toxins from the body, restricts the addition of unwanted calories, and, keeps the body hydrated when half of the body’s fluid gets released in the form of sweat. Along with water, drink fruit juices, coconut water and lime water to replenish your body with lost fluids. Pic/Anurag Ahire

If having a cold beverage, do not consume more than two cubes of ice, advises Dr Mili Joshi, a Mumbai-based general physician and paediatrician

Include fruits in diet: Fruits like watermelon, pears, muskmelons, lemons, peaches, pineapple, and grapes are must haves in your summer diet. The fruits are high in water and therefore help the body to cool down naturally while keeping it hydrated. Make a tasty fruit salt with pinch of salt and pepper for your afternoon snack