by I will make a bad confession beauty editor and I will admit that I do not like to wear sunscreen. It’s not that I do not know I need it: I spend a lot time to talk to dermatologists and not a single conversation goes by without me being told how important it is to wear minimum SPF 30 every day, rain or glow. In addition to protecting against skin cancer, sunscreen can seriously help fight the signs of skin aging, such as fine lines, wrinkles and discoloration, all of which are the result of free radical damage caused by skin cancer. harmful UV rays (fun fact: sun exposure is actually responsible for 90 percent of skin aging spots).
Considering only 11 percent of people actually Wear sunscreen every day, however, I’m not alone in my feelings about how traditionally, well, I kind of sucked slathering with sunscreen. Why, let’s be true, who wants to slap a white ball of product on their face every two hours? Not me.
Fortunately, in recent years, sunscreen has become much smarter and the industry now offers a range of sunscreen products that are really fun. In his last episode Life tries everything, I show what has finally turned me into a daily SPF user.
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As any skin care professional will tell you, the “best” sunscreen is the one you can commit to every day, whether it’s sunny or rainy – and for me, that means incorporating SPF products into steps that are already part of it. routine. Hydra-Soothing fluid, a non-greasy moisturizing milk, repairs and nourishes skin with shea butter and apricot kernel oil. Take a look at the video above to see how I use them and then buy the following products.
1. Moisturizing cream SPF
Regardless of your skin type, you should apply moisturizer every morning (yes, even if you are oily or prone to acne) and using an SPF formula will allow you to combine two important steps into one. After all, who does not love a dual-use product? Personally, I like to use formulas that have a bit of “shine”, which means they leave behind a slightly pearly finish. Even on days when I do not wear makeup, they make my skin look radiant and even and offer some lasting sun protection. The products I swear include all the moisturizing ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, which only further improve their skin.
COOLA Dew Good Illuminating Serum SPF 30 – $ 46.00
This ultra-light fixture blends easily into the skin and offers antioxidant protection — meaning that in addition to protecting from the sun, it will also protect you from other environmental stressors such as pollution.
2. Makeup with SPF
The days that I I am wearing makeup, I think I can also use products with SPF. And honestly, given that there are so many great options on the market these days, it’s very hard to find an excuse not to do so. For example, I like to use sunscreen / concealer hybrids to cover my dark spots, as sun damage is known to worsen discoloration. I also love using eye shadow and lip balm with SPF, because your eyes and lips are very prone to sun damage (your eyes are actually one of the first signs of aging), but they are often overlooked because not Not well suited for traditional sunscreens. That being said, it is rare for makeup to really offer you the full amount of sunscreen you need (dermatologists recommend applying two-finger sunscreen to your face, which looks like lot of foundation), which is why it is so important to coat these products with other forms of sun protection. Think of them less as a kind of “one and done” thing and more as a bonus.
Colorescience Mineral Corrector Palette SPF 20
This palette includes five different shades to meet all your concealer needs (two light to correct red tones, two medium to correct blue tones and one dark to correct green and yellow tones) while enhancing Your sunscreen with SPF 20 The brand offers light / medium, medium / dark and deep options, so that there is a palette that suits every skin tone.
Supergoop Shimmershade SPF 40 – $ 24.00
With four glossy shades to choose from, protecting the skin around your eyes has never been more radiant. Another privilege? The beautiful bronze, gold, champagne and bronze colors can all act as a highlighter where you want to add a little extra shine.
Revlon Kiss Balm Lip Balm – $ 6.00
These colorful SPF 20 balms leave behind a beautiful glossy finish and smell like the fruit they got their name from (the strawberry smells like a strawberry!). Aside from the sunscreen, it’s just a lot of fun to apply.
3. Hand lotion with SPF
The back of our hands is one of those spots that tend to show sun damage faster than the rest of our body. Not only is the skin here thin and sensitive, but it is also exposed to the sun more often (especially since most of us forget to put on sunscreen here … including myself). You can usually use a typical face sunscreen, but my advice? Look for one that is easily absorbed and extremely moisturizing, which will keep your hands protected and well hydrated even after all these 60 second washes.
Kinfield Daily Dew SPF 35 – $ 28.00
This waterproof formula is designed to withstand sweat, which means it will stay worn even on the most sticky days of summer. Do not hesitate to use it on your hands, face, body — really wherever the sun’s rays are going to hit.
Sunscreen Solara Suncare Daily Defense Mineral SPF 30 – $ 24.00
If you are a fan of natural sunscreens (which tend to be less likely to irritate sensitive skin), this material is a great choice. It is easily absorbed and does not leave behind the typical chalk finish that we have all associated with mineral formulas.
4. SPF spray
Derms recommend reapplying sunscreen every two hours, which can be difficult if you are worried about keeping your makeup fresh (and it can also be … difficult to remember when you are out and about living your life). SPF sprays allow you to quickly blur your skin with a little extra sun protection, no matter where you are. I like to have a bottle in my bag when I run and the fact that many of these formulas offer refreshing properties really makes me I want to apply them on very hot, sunny days.
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