- using sun protection is A MUST
- Absolutely DO NOT use an old sunscreen opened from last year... I actually caught myself doing that a few weeks ago... After only 2 hours of sun exposure with last year's SPF 60 sunblock on, and absolutely convinced that I was well protected, I ended up with a sun rash followed by skin peeling like a snake - for a week.
Common misunderstandings about sunscreen:
- it clogs the pores: actually, not more than make up does, so just wash your sunscreen off as you would for your make up
- the higher the spf is the less I tan: the higher the SPF is, the longer you can stay in the sun without getting a sunburn while protecting your skin cells from degenerating. You will get a tan without going through the painful lobster look within 24 to 48 hours. This is the time it takes for the melanin to be produced and migrate to surface. It may take you longer to get to the butter roasted look but you will look younger and healthier longer.
- if I exfoliate, I'll loose my tan: not more than you normally would. Sun exposure accelerates cells production as a defensive reaction. The skin thickens but it won't squame faster than normal unless you got sunburnt. For a long lasting and glowing tan, I recommend a day before sun exposure a nice body exfoliation that will remove all dead cells, and once again a week later to freshen up the radiance. Keep moisturizing daily.
Tips:
- did you know every foundation is also a sunscreen SPF 8 to 10 depending on the blend of pigments, so if you are using a foundation everyday, you are already protected while running errands (like running in and out of your car, shopping, etc., but if you decide to strike the beach or a coffee terrace, or going on your daily outdoor run, a stronger SPF is required)
- your hair is also Keratin. At the beach or poolside, your hair can be protected by simply using your sunscreen if you did not bring your hair oil/sunspray... it will protect them the same way
My best picks are:
Body: La Roche Posay, Anthelios SPF 60
Face: SkinCeuticals Sheer Physical SPF 50. It is absolutely matte finish, light weight and effective.
My local finder: Brownes & Co Apothecary, 87 NE 40th street, Miami Fl - www.brownesbeauty.com
3 comments:
Hi Catherine,
Thank you for your input on the sunscreen...I just got rid of the old ones I had in cupboard and will go buy new ones today!
Do you have a Bio sunscreen to recommend?
This is a great question Carole, thank you! I actually created a post about it so we can share with everyone!
Thanks for the tips...
I will try to use them this year. After many years without using any protection, I have now sun allergy...Which is not really funny when you love the sun as I do... I think Catherine is right, using protection is a must. By the way catherine, do you have any sunscreen suggestion compatible with sun allergy?
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