Sun Protection is Not Just for the Summer

I usually think of sunscreen as a must-have in the summer, but then in the winter months, when I’m likely to stay curled up at home and stay warm, SPF doesn’t cross my mind.

But, there are several products that you can buy at your local drugstore that can help protect your skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays, whether it’s hot or cold outside.

One of the best parts about these products is the fact that you can run down to your local CVS, or if you’re in Canada, like me, just run over to the shopper’s drug mart around the corner, and pick them up without having to make any special trips, and they won’t break the bank.

The RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer with SPF 30 is clinically shown to visibly reduce the appearance of expression lines and deep wrinkles after 8 weeks of use.  The lightweight, oil-free formula contains the latest sunscreen technology from Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company that is specifically engineered to deliver very broad and photostable UVA and UVB protection with an SPF 30.  Daily use of the protective moisturizer will help prevent premature aging. $19.99 for a 1.0 fl oz tube at drugstores everywhere.

Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Age Shield Hand Cream SPF 30 shields skin six layers deep from the sun’s skin aging UVA rays and provides effective, long-lasting protection from UVA/UVB rays that can cause up to 90% of the signs of premature aging. Your hands can give away your age, so get superior anti-aging protection for your skin with the first and only SPF 30 hand cream to contain Helioplexâ„¢ advanced sunscreen technology.

Clinically shown to improve overall age impression of hands in just 4 weeks. Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Age Shield Hand Cream improves what ages the look of hands most – roughness, age spots and fine lines. You may have seen this product on Oprah or The View – hosts of both shows love the Neutrogena Age Shield.

The AVEENO Essential Moisture Lip Conditioner with SPF 15 is a unique lip conditioner that provides long-lasting moisturization to condition and protect dry, chapped lips.

This new lip conditioner is enriched with natural oatmeal, long known to soothe skin, and a skin protectant to help protect and prevent dry, chapped lips.  And, its exclusive blend of natural skin conditioners, including jojoba oil and shea butter, leaves lips feeling moisturized long after applying.  This convenient stick form is hypoallergenic, ideal for everyday use and glides on easily with no waxy feel.

Make sure that you protect your skin – even if it is only your lips, hands and face! It’s vital for you to take care of your skin all year round, not just in swimsuit season.

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