Practice Safe Sun

With warmer temps here, it's important to remember to practice safe sun. After my biopsy 2 years ago at the dermatologist, I'm much more conscious of protecting myself when I'm out in the sun. It's so important not just because of skin cancer concerns, but also to fight against aging. Skin that has been overly tanned and/or burnt is going to wrinkle faster.
Practice Safe Sun





I start off by applying a moisturizer that contains SPF in it, and then apply sunscreen (I usually buy sport so that it doesn't wash away after sweating or swimming) . Try to find special facial sunscreens that also fight off shine and acne at the same time.

Don't forget to protect your lips too! Most chapsticks contain SPF in them and even my favorite *albeit pricey* lip sugar coral contains SPF. And don't forget to reapply throughout the day if you're spending it by the pool or at the beach. I also try to make sure I'm wearing a hat which further protects my face from sun damage.

And if you do end up getting too much sun, rigorously apply aloe "after sun" lotion to not only cool the burn but help it heal quicker and not to peel. Make sure you have any questionable spots checked out by a dermatologist, and it's also a good idea to have a full exam each year so if anything pops up, it's caught early on.

15 comments:

  1. Yes! All good tips! I'm the sunscreen nazi with my husband and the kids I nanny!! Haha So so important!

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  2. I've been wanting to invest in an umbrella but can't swing $100+. Hopefully Target will have some cheaper but good quality ones.

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  3. I am all about sun protection after a scare too. Love a good floppy hat.

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  4. thank you so much, needed this reminder since the sun is starting to come out and i just want to lay in it all day! Xo

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  5. Great tips!! The sun can be so dangerous and we forget because we're chasing that golden glow!!

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  6. This is great! I see to be a tanning queen in my teens and early twenties, but for the past ten years or so I apply sunblock religiously, 365 days a year. I honestly don't get people that still tan after knowing how bad it is for you!

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  7. Yes! Fake tan all the way for me!

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  8. YES to this post!! Im not a tanning bed tanner (sprayer!) but i love the beach and I'm not very good at applying sunscreen. Not very good can be interpreted as "I don't want to." But this is the year for sunscreen....for real this time!

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  9. yes to all of this. i mainly hide from the sun but when i do go out, i slather that shizz on :)

    -kathy
    Vodka and Soda

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  10. As a Florida girl, this is definitely a priority of mine too! Love that hat!

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  11. That Neutrogena sunscreen is my absolute hands down fave!!

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  12. Love this post! Skin protection is so important! Found you through the Funday Monday link up. Stop by and say hi! I also have sign ups for a swap going on now.

    ~Ashley @ A Cute Angle
    acutelifestyle.blogpsot.com

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  13. Thanks for the great recommendations, I'll be moving to FL soon and will NEED them!

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