July 4, 2016

How to look after your skin this summer

As we enter the month of July, we thought what better time to remind ourselves of how to protect our skin this summer.

Although the sun connotes holidays, beaches and happiness, we also need to be mindful of the damaging consequences it can have on our skin. The sun radiates different types of ultraviolet radiation which include UVA, UVB and UVC.

Ultra violet radiation is responsible for skin cancer, sunburn, premature ageing, wrinkles, fine lines and hyperpigmentation. So as well as investing in a trusty sunscreen here are a few top tips to help avoid sun damage:

– Choose broad spectrum sunscreens. These protect you from both UVA and UVB. It is recommended you go for a sunscreen with UVA 15 and above plus UVB.

– Pick clothing with thicker fabrics.

– Wear light coloured clothes (light colours reflect the sun rays whereas darker colours absorb sun rays).

– Wear wide-brimmed hats.

– Wear sunglasses with UV protection.

– Apply water-resistant sunscreens, before and after swimming or after  water exposure.

– Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before sun exposure.

– Try and reapply sunscreen every TWO hours when under sun exposure.

We know how hard it can be choosing the right sunscreen, especially for your face. So here are our top products that won’t leave an annoying white cast on your face and can double up as a primer.

Vichy – IDEAL SOLEIL Mattifying Face Dry Touch SPF 30 (£12.37)

Water resistant , mattifying and great for oily skin.

Murad – Invisiblur Perfecting Shield SPF 30 (£55)

Although a bit pricey this award winning Invisiblur acts as a primer, moisturiser and has an SPF of 30.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid (£20.55)

Lightweight and mattifying.

Skin Recovery Daily Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 (£22.95)

Moisturising with a great SPF of 30. Great for dry skin.

BobbiBrown – SPF 50 Protective Face Base (£29.50)

Light weight moisturiser with SPF of 50. It also contains some antioxidants.

Now you can enjoy the sun whilst keeping your skin healthy too!

Written by Margaret Muberekwa