Summer is not the only time to think about protecting your skin from the damaging effects of the sun, but it does tend to be the time of year many of us spend more time outdoors enjoying the warmer weather and soaking up the rays so it pays to take a little extra care during this popular travel season.
Here are a few of our best summer skin care tips to practice before you begin enjoying poolside chats and outdoor gatherings like weddings, sporting events, and parties.
Lips Lips Lips!
We tend to forget about this important part of our face! If you wear lipstick regularly you may think that this is enough to protect your lips from the damaging rays of the sun but don’t be fooled. Lipstick alone may not be enough to prevent a painful burn on this delicate body part so be sure to apply lip balms that contain SPF prior to being outdoors for extended periods of time.
Keep it Easy to Remember: Use a foundation or moisturizer that contains sunscreen
These days it is commonplace to find moisturizers and foundations that contain sunscreen already built in. Using a cosmetic product that is already in your daily routine makes protecting your skin on a daily basis less thing to have to worry about. Be sure to choose a high quality foundation or moisturizer that contains up to a 20 SPF for best results.
Wear a wide rimmed hat to avoid direct exposure
This one is one of the simplest things you can do to keep your skin protected from the sun. When you can’t keep out of the sun, keep the sun off of you by wearing a wide rimmed hat. There are lots of great styles to choose from and the large hat is back in vogue so don’t be shy. You can keep your skin safe and stay trendy at the same time.
Remember to protect your neck and décolleté
Like the lips, the neck and décolleté area of our bodies are sensitive and delicate and often forgotten about when it comes to sun protection. The skin on the neck and decollate is also thinner and more sensitive than the skin on the rest of the body and face so it is even more prone to sun damage, making this area one of the fist places to show signs of ageing.
When you follow these summer skin care tips you can be sure that you are doing your best to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun. Taking just a few of these simple precautions can keep your skin healthy and looking younger for years to come. All it takes is a little extra effort but it will be well worth it in the long run!