As we are all chasing the Fountain of Youth, we exfoliate, laser, and peel in our attempt to repair and restore our skin to its original youthful appearance. While we focus our efforts on repairing, we should really be putting our energy into preventing and delaying our skin’s aging process. Believe it or not, there is one simple product that makes the biggest difference in preserving the tone and texture of your skin – sunscreen!
Chelsi here and I have used sunscreen every day since I was in college but I wasn’t always this smart. My friend, Connie, still laughs at the time we went to the local pool in high school and I refused to put on sunscreen because I was so desperate to be tan. I am as pale as they come and in hindsight, that was so dumb…and so painful when I came home a full-on lobster!
I have since embraced my lack of melanin and am diligent about getting my skin checked by a dermatologist annually. We don’t realize how much sun exposure we get every day – in grocery store parking lots, on our morning commute, even on cloudy days those rays are doing their damage on our skin. Since the foolish days of my youth, I have tested and tried just about every sunscreen out there to protect me on a daily basis. Now if you are headed to the beach, playing golf, or spending a lot of time outdoors, you will need something more powerful (I’m looking at you Blue Lizard), but for every day sun exposure, these are my favorites.
The ‘Makeup Friendly’ Sunscreen
By Terry UV Base SPF 50 has just launched and it quite amazing! It is light and thin, applies clear, is non-greasy and while it does contain fragrance, it is a soft floral scent that totally removes all hints of that typical ‘I’m on the beach’ smell. This is my new go to daily because it works so well under my skincare and makeup.
The ‘I Didn’t Know I was Going to be in the Sun’ Sunscreen
SuperGoop! keeps reinventing suncare and I have several favorites from this line, especially their Defense Refresh Setting Mist SPF 50. The 1 oz. size is always in my handbag for those times I find myself unprepared. It is great for a quick SPF touch up or application on the go and a bonus is that is keeps your makeup intact so you won’t look like you’re melting.
The ‘I Need My Skincare and SPF In One Step’ Sunscreen
For you multi-taskers out there with limited time, La Prairie Anti-Aging Day Cream SPF 30 is your 2-in-1 moisturizer and sun protection. This has a luxurious feel and protects you from damaging rays while it hydrates and plumps the skin.
The ‘I Need My Skincare, Makeup and SPF In One Step’ Sunscreen
For you super multi-taskers who need one product to do everything, Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 is for you. It hydrates, it protects and it comes in 12 shades to even your skin and conceal imperfections. It comes in original, oil-free and illuminating formulas so you will be sure to find one that is right for you.
The ‘My Husband Can Share’ Sunscreen
My husband does not share my concern when it comes to protecting his skin but I have found a great product that he doesn’t mind using. Sun Bum SPF 50 Clear Zinc Oxide comes in a jar, applies clear and is really lightweight. Maybe it is the jar instead of a fancy pump or tube that makes him like it, whatever it is, I’m just glad he uses it!
These are just a few of my favorites (I can go on for days) but no matter what works best for you, you are way ahead of the aging game when you use some sun protection every day!