Summer Skincare Essentials
Calling all beach babes! Summer is officially here, but before you hit the sand, surf, and sun, don’t forget to slather on that sunscreen. Did you know that the leading cause of premature aging is that big yellow ball in the sky? The sun accounts for an estimated 80% of skin aging, yet many of us aren’t offering our skin enough protection against its harsh UV rays.
For instance, the bottle of foundation or moisturizer with SPF that might be lurking in your makeup bag isn’t giving your skin the coverage it needs. Board-certified dermatologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Leslie Baumann says that you’d need to apply “seven times the normal amount of foundation and 14 times the normal amount of powder in order to get the SPF listed on the bottle.” Her suggestion? “You can still use your favorite SPF foundation or moisturizer, but you should always pair it with a standalone sunscreen.”
If you’re concerned about harsh ingredients in sunscreens or have sensitive skin that tends to break out, there are now a wide range of products available that are perfect for your skin. We also have some top-rated recommendations for caring for your skin after a day of fun in the sun to help keep lines, wrinkles, and dark spots at bay.
1. EltaMD UV Clear Tinted and Non-Tinted
One of the best sunscreens for sensitive skin, this lightweight, oil-free sunscreen is a favorite among those who struggle with acne, redness, and inflammation. It contains powerful anti-inflammatory ingredient niacinamide, or vitamin B3, along with hyaluronic acid, lactic acid, and vitamin E to hydrate your skin and offer additional free radical protection. This product is available as both a non-tinted and tinted sunscreen.
2. PCA Skin Sheer Tint Eye Triple Complex SPF 30
The eyelids are one of the most often skipped areas when applying sunscreen, yet the skin around your eyes is thin and particularly susceptible to sun damage. Protect your lovely lids with two-in-one anti-aging eye cream with SPF 30. It addition to UVA/UVB protection, this cream offers the skin-smoothing benefits of peptides and anti-inflammatory and antioxidant ingredients.
3. MD Solar Sciences Body Spray
Use a water-resistant SPF like this non-greasy, fast-drying formula from MD Solar Sciences when you plan to get your swim or sweat on this summer. It features a 360-degree, non-aerosol sunscreen spray nozzle that makes getting full-body coverage a breeze. Plus, it’s gentle enough for use on kids six months and older.
4. Neova After Sun Body Repair
Got a little too much sun? All hope isn’t lost! Pick up a bottle of this after-sun body repair cream from Neova to give your skin the boost it needs to repair and rejuvenate itself. This repairing treatment contains powerful copper peptides and hydrating ingredients to help minimize photodamage and dehydration.
5. SkinMedica Total Defense Repair SPF
Protect and repair your skin at the same time with this cutting-edge formula from SkinMedica. This sunscreen shields the skin from damage caused by UVA, UVB, and infrared light, while also aiding in the skin’s natural rejuvenation process and helping to eliminate fine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of photodamage.
Armed with the right summer skincare essentials, you can have the best of both worlds—fun in the sun and a beautiful, healthy complexion.
Our summer mantra? Live, laugh, wear sunscreen!
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