CRUEL SUMMER. Like a double-edged sword, summer could bring long, carefree days and outdoor fun, or it could mean free radicals invading every inch of the skin with cancer- causing agents. True, the sun could be our friend or foe.
The key is to take advantage of the warm weather while protecting ourselves from the harmful rays of the sun. A little preventative measure goes a long way and, with three simple steps, one can thoroughly protect the skin while joyfully basking in the sun without worrying that it will turn your skin to sandpaper. When in doubt, always remember the fail-proof skin protection mantra: moisturize, protect, care.
1. Protect. When it comes to sun protection, there are three simple words to live by: high SPF factor. The Clarins UV Plus HP Day Screen Multi Protection SPF 40 is a triple-threat, with its anti-UV protection, anti-pollution agents anda chockfull of antioxidants to maintain the skin’s youthful appearance. Also, this lightweight sunscreen imparts a natural glow to the skin.
2. Moisturize. Dark age spots are a real threat, especially when the rays of the sun are in constant contact with the skin. For the first step of sun care, apply Vaseline Men’s Antispot Whitening Moisturizer. Available in the oil-free and SPF 15 variants, the brightening emulsion reduces the appearance of age spots while injecting the skin with vitamins C, B3 and antioxidants.
3. Care. When the day turns to night and all that’s left of the day is the sun’s burn on the skin, one could always turn to the Kiehl’s Centella Recovery Skin Salve to alleviate the sunburn sting. The gentle solution relieves irritation while restoring lost moisture with Aloe Vera, honey and Centella; the holy skin-saving trinity. As long as you remember these three steps, this summer is all about fun.