Best Sunscreen to Use in Summer|Which Sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?
The Day I Learned to Never Skip Sunscreen Growing up in a middle-class family, I never thought much about sunscreen. It wasn’t a part of our routine. My mother always said, “Just cover yourself properly, and you’ll be fine.” So, I never bothered with it. That changed one summer afternoon. It was my cousin’s wedding, and like every Indian wedding, it meant running around, helping with decorations, shopping, and endless errands. That day, I had to go to the market with my aunt to pick up last-minute items. The sun was ruthless, but I didn’t care. I tied my hair up, put on my favorite yellow kurti, and stepped out without a second thought. The market was crowded and chaotic. We walked for hours, haggling with vendors, carrying heavy bags, and stopping for sugarcane juice to cool down. I felt the heat on my skin, but I ignored it. “It’s just a little tan,” I thought. By the time we returned home, my face felt like it was on fire. When I looked in the mirror, I gasped. My skin was red, patc...