Product Pick: Sunscreens for every skin type!

Considering my little run-in with the sun over Memorial Day weekend, this week's product picks are all about sun protection! The key to sunscreen is simple...you just have to USE IT! Finding a product that suits you well will help you feel more comfortable using it regularly, therefore improving the likelihood that you will actually use it and preventing this:

Super sexy, right?!

Not all sunscreens are made equally. When choosing a sunscreen, you have to consider how the texture will work with your skin type and weigh out the benefits of irritating ingredients verses adequate UV protection. Generally speaking, higher SPF sunscreen (SPF 30+) will cause more irritation without adding significantly more UV protection. Below you can match your skin type with the appropriate product! Additionally, many of the options below contain skin beneficial ingredients like antioxidants to keep your skin healthy while in the sun.

Combination Skin

• A sunscreen with a lightweight texture will be best for you. These products are AMAZING, you won't even know you are wearing sunscreen (especially the one for your face)!



Oily Skin

• Oily skin can be really tricky because many sunscreens have an oily texture by nature. I recommend this product by Peter Thomas Roth and follow up with a powder (that also includes SPF) that will keep your skin shine-free throughout the day. This great combination works really well for me:



Dry Skin

• The most options exist for people with dry skin not prone to breakouts. An emollient moisturizer with sunscreen will be perfect, I recommend these products that also contain antioxidants!



Sensitive Skin

• If you have rosacea or sensitive skin you should choose a product that uses titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide as the active ingredients. These are excellent recommendations:



Now that you have a better understanding as to why certain types of products are better for each skin type, you will be able to protect your skin from UV rays on a daily basis and feel comfortable doing it!

I hope this helps a lot!

Ross

Just a Friendly Reminder....

It's that time of the year! SPRING BREAK! Yes, even for me! I'm headed to LA and San Diego, California to enjoy to weather, meet some new people, and scope out a place to live....relocation to California is definitely in my future!

Anyways, here is some inspiration to do EXACTLY what you KNOW you should do while on vacation...

WEAR SUNSCREEN!

I mean, get a tan, but at least be smart about it! I light glow is FAR better than anything you'll see below.

Enjoy!

Okay....No.  Tan lines this dark should be outlawed!

What? This is just a mess...

This is just disturbing!

No words, you got what you asked for.

 

WTF? This is just weird.

Well, I hope you get my point, Have a great Spring Break!

Ross

Chemical vs. Physical Suncreens

Here's one for ya!

She was obviously more concerned with finding the LARGEST pair of sunglasses she could wear that day...

ANYWAYS... Sunscreen works in one of two ways: Chemical sunscreens are filters. They reduce the amount of destructive UV radiation that gets through to your skin. Chemical sunscreens generally contain chemicals (duh!) that absorb both UVB (remember B = Burning) and UVA (remember A = aging) radiation.

On the other hand, physical sunscreens are sunblocks. As suggested by the name, they provide a physical barrier from UVA and UVB light.

Quick & Dirty BENEFITS of using Sunscreen:

By using a "broad-spectrum" (UVA and UVB blocking) sunscreen daily, you can protect your skin from sun damage and premature aging a.k.a. wrinkles, age spots, and the dreaded leather-like texture that is all too common! There is even evidence that regular use of sunscreen might help repair damage. Awesome!

I have always said to use a daily moisturizer with an SPF (sun protection factor) of AT LEAST 15. However, The American Academy of Dermatology says to select a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. You should also pick a physical block - look on the label for ingredients like zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide. However, whether you choose a cream or lotion - or even an oil-free product - is a matter of personal preference!

Here is a video that explains the basics of skin care by Yours Truly.

I hope this clears the air a bit!

Ross