One of my favorite things about summer is feeling the warmth of the sun's golden glow, but with this comes the dangers of UV rays if we are not careful. Shielding our skin from these harmful rays is a necessity for maintaining skin health and preserving our youthful radiance.
Taking an inner and outer approach will ensure you are doing everything you can to protect and care for yourself and your skin.
Suncare Tips for Radiant Skin Health This Summer
1. Wear SPF Daily
Not all sunscreen is created equal when it comes to skin health. It is important to use sunscreen specifically designed for the face. Sunscreen formulated for the face is typically lighter weight, gentler, and made with ingredients that are more easily absorbed by the skin on the face. I would also recommend sticking with a professional-grade SPF that is recommended by an esthetician and sold at a spa versus a drug store. They are typically made with higher-quality nourishing ingredients and backed by clinical data.
Some favorites that we carry at the spa are:
C-Shield Anti-Pollution Moisture Tint SPF 30
A skin-health-focused elixir with a hint of tint delivers a dewy and weightless sheer coverage that’s breathable for summer. The broad-spectrum SPF 30 is reef safe and contains age-defying antioxidants like vitamin C and E for defense against sun, blue light, and pollution damage. Oil-free hydrators like squalane plump and boost skin’s moisture barrier, while soothing bisabolol and chamomile nourish and calm. The C-Shield Anti-Pollution Moisture Tint SPF 30 is recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation for daily use and meets the highest standards for safe and effective UV protection.
Oil Free SPF 40+
This oil-free SPF 40 delivers mineral broad-spectrum protection from the sun’s damaging UVA and UVB rays, pollution, oxidative stress, and dehydration. Hydrators such as hyaluronic acid and allantoin keep skin quenched without clogging or congesting pores, while potent antioxidants calm and repair, providing a skin-strengthening shield and invisible finish.
The Oil Free SPF 40 is recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation for daily use and meets the highest standards for safe and effective UV protection.
2. Protect Skin Against Pollution and Environmental Aggressors with Vitamin C
C-Shield Anti-Pollution Drops
The C-Shield Anti-Pollution Drops contain 15% vitamin C to transform skin’s clarity and radiance. This super serum is clinically proven to brighten skin and reduce hyperpigmentation, while improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Nourishing antioxidants strengthen and defend skin against environmental stressors including damaging blue light and free radicals, for a protected, perfected, visibly brighter complexion.
Hydra-Bright Vitamin C Drops
This supercharged brightening serum fights premature aging and daily environmental and blue light damage with 20% vitamin C. Kakadu plum, and multi-peptides plump and lift, boosting your daily glow.
C-Shield Eye Restore Hydrator
This next-level C-Shield Eye Restore Hydrator offers elevated protection to the delicate eye area, shielding against environmental stressors, pollution, and blue light damage, preventing premature signs of aging. Soothing, hydrating, depuffing and diminishing dark circles, it’s powered by an advanced blend of vitamin C, bakuchiol (a gentle botanical alternative to retinol), and multi-peptides. Skin appears smoother, lifted, and brighter.
Protect Your Skin From Within
In addition to external skin protection, protect your skin from the inside out by incorporating foods rich in antioxidants into your diet.
Antioxidants not only help combat free radicals caused by UV damage and lead to skin aging, but they also protect against the mutations that can occur and cause skin cancer. They also provide anti-inflammatory properties that help minimize sunburns.
Spinach, Sweet Potato, Carrots, Kale, Mangoes
These foods are high in beta carotene which converts into vitamin A (retinol) and protects skin health from oxidative stress caused by UV.
Red Grapes, Rasperries, Pomegranate
Rich in ellagic acid and resveratrol which prevent the breakdown of collagen and inflammatory response due to UV damage.
Citrus (oranges, kiwi, lemon, grapefruit)
Foods rich in vitamin C are shown to decrease the acceleration of aging in the skin.
Nuts and Seeds
Flaxseed and walnuts contain omega-3’s and vitamin E, preventing moisture loss and a protectant against UV damage.
Dark Chocolate
Cacao is the nut of a fruit of an Amazonian tree and is one of the highest antioxidant foods on earth.
Goji Berries
Goji berries contain carotenoids which are powerful antioxidants well known for their protection against free radicals and anti-aging benefits.
Spirulina and AFA Blue-Green Algae
Spirulina contains lots of minerals and phytonutrients such as tyrosine, vitamin E or tocopherol, and selenium. The antioxidants present in these nutrients slow aging. AFA blue-green algae is a wild-grown superfood that contains blue pigmented phycocyanin, another powerful antioxidant.
Dark Leafy Greens
Leafy greens contain high amounts of the powerful antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin. These nutrients help protect against sun damage including skin cancer.
Salmon and Fatty Fish
The omega-3’s in fatty fish protect the skin against sunburn, dryness, and potential skin cancer severity.
Extra Tips
· Don't forget to reapply every two hours, especially after sweating or swimming.
· Wear wide-brimmed hats to shield your skin from direct sun exposure.
· Seek shade when the sun is at its peak (usually between 10 am and 4 pm) under an umbrella, canopy, or shady tree.
· Wear sunglasses that offer UV protection and shield your eye area from harmful rays.
Summer suncare is not simply a routine, it's a ritual of self-love and care. Protecting your skin from UV rays is a commitment to your skin's health and natural beauty. So, as you soak in the summer, remember to shield your skin and take care of your holistic health so your natural radiance can shine.
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