Shady Lady? Sunscreens that Beat the Heat
Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 10:42AM I know I talk on behalf of most New Yorkers when I say it's time for the sun ot come out and play! Big Apple weather has gone up and down - fluctuating like a girl who can't make up her mind. When it's nice, it's NICE and when it's bad oh it's so so bad. I'm left freaming of thew arm welcoming rays of sun as I sit in the house to protect myself from the rain. April showers right?
Well May is right around the corner and I can not wait to bust out those summer sandals. A pretty pedicure just looks so right in cork wedgies - don't you agree? So besides stocking up on a cute summer wardrobe, I'm also investing in an extremely important must-have for the heat: sunscreen. It's absolutely crucial for sunscreen to be added into every woman's beauty regimen. The heat is fabulous but it's excess baggage - not so much! While I'm already tan, it's still ery easy for me to burn. I stick to sunscreens that are at least SPF 25 and above. Fair skin? The more SPF the better!
It can get pretty tricky picking sunscreens, so allow me to assist you..
No Time?
Juice Beauty is one of my favorite brands because they use 100% organic ingredients. It makes no sense to use more chemicals to protect right? This moisturizer goes on SO light, you won't believe it's SPF 30. Both paraben and toxin free, it's chockfull of antioxidants, Vitamin C, and other skin-nourishing goodness. All with an organic juice base! Did I mention it's certified organic by the USDA.
Double Trouble?
Remember, sunscreen isn't only fantastic for your skin but the rest of your body as well! Every girl loves a gorgeous tan but the health of your skin isn't work compromising either. Somme Institute has made it extra easy for you to protect all the way from your smile to your toes with their Double Defense Face and Body SPF 30. Lightweight (always a plus) and waterproof, their advanced MDT5 (Molecular Dispersion Technology) is this sick mix of 5 vitamin compounds all aiming to protect certain areas within the skin. Plus it's won't clog your pores and it's super hydrating.
Must Buy!
Los Angeles native, Arcona is known for being a piorneer in the area of holistic skin care. Their Reozone 40 is a favorite of mine since it protects from both UVA/UVB rays. Plus, it's water resistant and oil free - amazing right? It won a place on my top three because for all it does, it's feather-light and has just the right amount of tint. Oh, as if you weren't sold already - Reozone guards against future sun damage and aids in neutralizing free radicals.
*All images courtesy of Beauty.com
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Reader Comments (2)
Thank you SO much for writing this and recommending products. You think it gets hot in NYC, but I live in the desert in Sin City, and the sun is BRUTAL. Sunscreen is a major must-do in Vegas. And I am SO over the greasy stuff that leaves a white residue behind. Yuck! Thanks again! You may have saved my summer!
PS - I linked to this post in my weekly newsletter. I want my subscribers to benefit from your insight.
Thank you, thank you, thank you Laura!
Appreciate it! Your blog = rocks!