Subscribe to The Body Shop® Blog
Skincare for the Summer Sun
I’m a huge summer fan. The hotter the weather, the happier I am, slipping on the flip flops and hitting the beach. However, there is one moment that all of us sun-lovers dread, and that is the first time your skin gets kissed by the sun after a winter of being hidden away.
I know that a lot of people deal with this by hitting the tanning bed for short periods of time and trying to establish a “base tan” before hitting the beach. I am first and foremost concerned with protecting my skin to the fullest extent, and I know that any kind of redness indicates a burn, and therefore, damage.
Contrary to popular belief, sunscreen doesn’t prevent you from tanning, it simply filters out portions of the harmful rays. It’s important to keep that in mind, because it’s a common reason that people cite for not wanting to use sunscreen.
A really easy way to get SPF coverage on the delicate skin of your face is to make sure that you purchase a foundation with SPF built in. Our Nature’s Minerals foundation is perfect for two reasons: it has an incredibly high SPF 25 protection factor built in, and it’s lightweight enough to wear through the hot summer months. If you already have a favorite foundation, just choose a moisturizer with SPF to go under it. Remember, lighter is better in the summertime, to avoid getting sweaty and clogging pores.
So, let’s say the worst does happen and you return from your sun worshipping looking like a Maryland crab. Aloe has long been one of many trusted sources of after-sun skin care and sunburn remedies, mainly for its soothing properties on burned skin. Aloe doesn’t create a heavy, greasy barrier over the skin, allowing the burn to “breathe” while being soothed by the healing coolness of the aloe. Also, our aloe products contain Community Trade aloe, so your skin and your soul can be soothed by the purchase.
If you want to get that sun-kissed look without going anywhere near damaging rays, you can stay on the safe side with any of our self-tan or bronzing products. Get an instant glow for a night out by brushing on some all-over bronze. Or you can build a gradual glow with our Everyday Summer Lotions. They’re naturally derived and natural looking, never orange.
This month we’ll be giving away some of our aloe products on our Facebook fan page. All you have to do to enter is become a fan, so get in on the deal and give these gentle products a real-life test run on that sensitive post-winter skin.
