Sunscreens For When Soaking In The Sun

A few years ago, choosing a great sunscreen meant just looking for a good SPF, now is not as simple as it used to be. Sunscreens help shield you from the sun's dangerous UV rays. Did you know that some work by reflecting the light from your face and body. Others absorb the UV rays before they reach your skin. 

So, if you are wondering what to wear this summer get the facts before you purchase your next sunscreen. Now with all this being said, there are several sunscreens out in the market for every skin type. If you are interested in more detailed information from each sunscreen go over to Shape Magazine for their post :)

BEST FOR LIPS- Sun Bum Flavored Lip Balm $4

BEST FOR UNDER EYES- Supergoop Advanced SPF 37 Anti-Aging eye Cream $45

BEST OVER MAKEUP- Goldfaden MD Sun Visor Ultra-light Oil Free SPF 30 Mist $45

BEST STICK- Murad Essential-C Sun Balm Broad Spectrum SPF 35 $25

BEST SHIELD WITH SHEEN- L'Oreal Paris Sublime Sun Sheer Protect Sunscreen Oil SPF 30 $10.99

BEST FOR EASY APPLICATION- Vichy Capital Soleil SPF 50 Lightweight Foaming Lotion $28.50

BEST SUNBURN SOOTHER- Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration After Sun $8

BEST FOR TRAVEL - Hampton Sun SPF 35 Luxe Sport Continuous Mist Suncreen $10

BEST ALL-IN-ONE - Clarins BB Skin Perfecting Cream SPF 25 $40

BEST FOR FEATHERWEIGHT - La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Tinted Mineral Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid $33.50 

BEST FOR SWIMMING - Neutrogena Beach Defense Water + Sun Barrier Spray SPF 70 $17.99

BEST FOR ACTIVE LIFESTYLES - Banana Boat Sport Performance CoolZone Lotion Sunscreens

$11

BEST HAIRCOLOR PROTECTOR - Pureology Precious Oil $40

BEST FOR KIDS - Coppertone Kids Wacky Foam SPF 75 Sunscreen $11

BEST FOR DRY SKIN - Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Lotion Sunscreen SPF 70 $10.99

BEST FOR OILY SKIN - Peter Thomas Roth Uber-Dry Twist-Up Broad Spectrum SPF 50 $26

BEST TRANSLUCENT COVERAGE - CeraVe Sunscreen SPF 50 For Face $14.99 

Silky Summer Legs

Is that time of year to get our mini skirts and shorts out. I have to admit I am in need of a leg scrub and very much hydration on my legs. I have always been very bad about applying lotion all over my body. I tend to be very good on applying my skincare products but I always tend to neglect my body. From hot showers, to applying harsh soaps. After getting a allergic reaction all over my body, that until this day I am not sure what caused it. I tend to use less harsh body washes and lotions. I went fragrance free with body my body wash and body lotion. 

Why is it important to apply body lotion to your body? Because body lotion is one of the most active ways to prevent signs of aging. When we also do not drink enough water, it causes the body to pull water from the skin and into the vital functions that happen withing the body such as immune function and digestion. Once the skin becomes dry then it can crack and separate or even pull away. This is when you can begin to see stretch marks as well. So, next time you become lazy and think twice about applying body lotion think about the consequences. Also, try try a body lotion with alpha hydroxy acids to peel off dry skin and allow moisturizers to penetrate more deeply.

I will be posting photos down below of the products that I have been loving lately and have not given me any allergic reactions. 

Cetaphil Skin Restoring Body Wash is free of fragrances, parabens and nut oils. It is also a  gentle, non-irritating foaming cleanser that can help maintain the skin barrier function.

Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash is soap free, fragrance free and hypoallergenic. It soothes dry and itchy skin.

Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream helps for mild and severe dry skin, as well as symptoms with eczema. 

Alba Botanica Very Emollient Body Lotion is a rich unscented and hypoallergenic lotion.