Sweet Summertime + Sweet Skin

“Here comes the sun (doo doo doo doo) Here comes the sun, and I say… It's all right.”  Ahhhh sweet Summer time. It’s one of my favorite seasons! Vacation season, lake time and perfect weather for some cold drinks on the patio.  Worries…. Forget about ‘em!

BUT- One thing I never forget during this season is the importance of protecting my skin.  Your skin is the largest organ on your body and needs to be treated as such. Not only can protecting your skin from the sun protect you from big things like cancer, it can help safeguard against aging, freckling, sun spots, wrinkles and more.

Here are my Top 3 Tips for skin protection during the Summer (well anytime really).

Tip #1:  APPLY SUNSCREEN DAILY

Even if you’re not going to be outside, sunscreen is a must have on your face and neck.  I recommend a minimum of an SPF 30. My favorite is SeneDerm SeneSun.  SeneSun SunScreen does not feel thick, sticky, or oily. I love that it can mist on to defend your skin from UV rays while giving it the benefit of advanced anti-aging moisturizers and SenePlex Complex+.

If you are planning to go outside, put a layer on every inch of skin that isn’t covered! I recommend reapplying every 2 hours, or if you’re swimming every hour.

Tip #2: WHERE A HAT

There are so many fashionable options for hats.  My goal for sun protection is to find one that covers my neck, face and ears.  I started my search for summer hats on Pinterest, and found super cute options.  Check out my Pinterest board here for some inspo!

Tip #3 MOISTURIZE DAILY

Regardless of the amount of sunscreen you put on or if you’re keeping your skin hydrated in the water,  the sun is still extremely dehydrating. Applying a good moisturizer twice daily will help keep your skin hydrated and feeling fresh.   I really like the Shea Butter Body Cream from Senegence. There are several different moisturizers I use, but I really like this one for the Summer.

The natural healing properties of Shea Butter allow you to experience immediate dry skin relief with each use.  It delivers deep conditioning and anti-aging properties from SenePlex®Complex. Bonus… it’s fantastic for concentration of severe dry areas like elbows and the heels of your feet.