Some medications, like prescription acne treatments or birth control pills can increase a person s sensitivity to the sun, so make sure to ask your doctor if you are taking any or both of these treatments, as well as increasing the SPF of the sunscreen to use when exposed to the sun. If you want the glow of a tan, try to fake it with self-tanners or salon tanning treatments to avoid the risk of getting harmful ultraviolet radiation. You can protect yourself from UV rays by applying sun block or sunscreen daily, wearing clothing that helps protect your skin from the sun's rays such as long sleeves and pants along with wide brimmed hats, and by lessening your exposure to the sun especially in its peak hours-10a.m. to 2 p.m. 2. Quit smoking cigarettes. Remember that the sun can damage the skin. It may not be visible when you are young but the effects will definitely by seen in later years. In fact, the sun is the number one reason for wrinkles and lines. It is also the one responsible for the appearance of brown spots, not only on the face but also on the shoulders and on the back. Fruits such as cantaloupe, mangoes, and tomatoes are also major sources of vitamin A. Vitamin C is also good for the skin. Aside from boosting your immune system against minor and major illnesses; Vitamin C is also a known potent topical antioxidant in its active form. Vitamin-C rich foods include fruits, fruit juices, and vegetables such as orange juice and grapefruit juice, slices of papayas, strawberries, and kiwis as well as red and green peppers, broccoli, and cauliflower. Apple Tonic Works for oily skin, apple tonic must be patted over the face and neck. Let it sit for 20 minutes, and rinse off with warm water. You Need: 1 tablespoon apple juice teaspoon lime juice Chop an apple and grind to extract 1 tablespoon of juice. Then, mix the apple juice with teaspoon of lime juice. Commonly used for this form of natural exfoliation is a fruit or vegetable- base fine abrasive scrub, like a loofah, natural soft bristle brush or skin scrub. This natural way of exfoliation is sure to eliminate dead skin cells and provides the skin with a detoxification process that is sure to exfoliate the skin without the hassle of going to a skin care clinic or a dermatologist that will do the process for you.