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Protect Yourself From the Sun

Kori Ellis — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:22:47 +0000

In the spring and summer, you may find yourself spending a lot of time enjoying the outdoors. Though a day in the sun can be a lot of fun, it’s not without risks. Even if you have a dark complexion, you are not immune to the damage that can be caused by the sun. Repeated and prolonged exposure to the damaging UV rays from sunlight can lead to skin cancer, no matter your skintone.

Wear Sunscreen

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Protect yourself by wearing a sunscreen with SPF. If you are going to spend long periods in the direct sunlight, use a sunscreen product with an SPF 15 to 30. Re-apply your sunscreen lotion every couple hours throughout the day, or even more often if you go into the water.

A moisturizing sunscreen can also help protect the skin from premature signs of aging, including fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, and uneven tone and texture. But protecting yourself isn’t just about your face and body, your hair and eyes need protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays too.

Protect Your Hair

Your hair also can be protected in a variety of ways. You can put on a hat or scarf to cover your hair completely, or use haircare products that contain sunscreen. You can also apply sunscreen lotion directly to your scalp before spending extensive time in the sun.

After you come home from a day at the pool or beach, rinse your hair right away to flush out chlorine and salt water. Follow up with a deep hair conditioner, as the sunlight and other elements can lead to dry, damaged hair.

Protect Your Eyes

To protect your eyes from the sun’s rays, select a top quality pair of sunglasses that are stylish and also provide 100% UV protection. Wrap around sunglasses offer extra protection. Rather than purchasing trendy sunglasses, choose a style that you are going to be able to wear year in and year out. You don’t want to drop several hundred dollars on a pair of fad sunglasses just to wear them for a few months.

Here are a few of my favorite sunny essentials:

BullFrog Sunblock Surfer Formula – 8 hours of waterproof protection!
Eric Javits Squishee Hats – Stylish, packable and don’t lose their shape
Armani Exchange Oversized Sunglasses – Retro look without a big price tag

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13 Ways To Protect Your Skin This Summer

SP Bragg — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:03:41 +0000

I picked the items below for those of you who thought that sunblock was your only option. As you can see, there are lots of different ways to make summer loads of fun without risking your skin. Here’s to a HOT summer!!

RIO Groundbreaker Universal 7-ft Beach Umbrella with Wind Vent, Tilt, and SPF 125 Sun Protection – Blue Stripes

Price: $47.95 USD

The Tripod Beach Shelter SPF 50

Price: $59.99 USD

UVet Sunscreen Lotion SPF 40 (8 fl oz.)

Price: $7.99 USD

SunX SPF30 Sunscreen Towelette wipe by Coretex, Bulk Case of 100

Price: $51.75 USD

100 Sunscreen Lotion Packets

Price: $14.08 USD

IR Receiver Sunscreen Kit

6X150FT SUNSCREEN FABRIC BLU

Mens Wilson Black Sunscreen Crew

Green Tea SPF 30+ Sunscreen

Price: $6.30 USD

Sunsmart Sunshade Inflatable Pool Float Sunshade Buggy ~ Colors Vary!!

Price: $10.98 USD

Cozy Crab Sunshade Float

Price: $8.95 USD

Wear Sunscreen: A Primer for Real Life

Price: $5.33 USD

ABO Gear Instent Pop Up Beach Shelter

Price: $79.99 USD

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Juice Beauty SPF 15 Tinted Lip Moisturizers – I Want Them All!

SP Bragg — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:48:07 +0000

Definitely plan on stocking up on this trio for the coming summer months when you simply want to tint your lips and not apply a lot of color. And the fact that it has an SPF factor is a bonus.

Details…

This set of three mineral-tinted lip moisturizers combine SPF 15 sun protection with certified organic emollient plant oils, botanicals, guava, and peach essences along with nutrient-rich honey and bee propolis for sweet, kissable lips and the protection you need.

So, lets all start wishing for a speedy arrival for the summer months.

Available Here

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