Here comes the sun...

But that’s no reason to hide. Not when you have a 'Sun Expert' at hand.  

When Kyra and I started planning our summer holidays, we did not let the sun play spoilsport. The season is synonymous with trekking and since Kyra and me both love to travel, our decision to go on an expedition was unanimous. The only thing left to do was decide the destination.

And there was only one name that rang through our heads in chorus - Ladakh!  This cold high-altitude desert whose name means the 'land of high passes' is a place like no other. And since it is located in high altitude, the sun is closer, leading to sunburns and tans.

But we weren't worried! We were armed with Lakme's Sun Expert Range which we know would protect us from both. Our plan was to trek along the Markha river through ‘Little Tibet’. It is one of the world's highest inhabited plateaus where we would be able to enjoy some spectacular views of the Great Himalayan, Ladakh and Zanskar ranges.

This 10-day trek involves crossing three passes: Stok La, Kagmaru La and Ganda La, all between 4500m to 5200m above the sea level. This would also give us an opportunity to meet nomadic families who live there and watch them herd their yaks and visit small monasteries.

So all we had to pack was a good pair of trekking shoes, our SLRs, and Lakme’s Fairness +UV Lotion SPF 50 PA +++ and we were set. This lotion has cucumber and lemongrass extracts that will keep us protected from the sun’s harsh UV rays in Ladakh.

For days when we don’t need a lotion with very high SPF, we use the Lakme’s Sun ExpertFairness + UV Lotion SPF 24 PA++. And when we need something in between, we choose the Fairness + UV Lotion SPF 30 PA+ that is best suited for oily skin.

Now our friends never see us without Lakme’s bright yellow Sun Expert range. They call Kyra and me ‘The Sunshine Girls’. And to tell you the truth, we really don’t mind it!

(For the Lakme Diva Blogger Contest)