SPF 3 Ways

If only I cared for my skin and protected it when I was younger as I do now…

That’s something that I often think about, but sadly there is no going back, so the only thing I can do is take extra special care of my skin and protect  it all year long. Aside from generally staying out of the sun more than I did as a teenager and wearing a hat when I’m exposed to the sun, there are a few things I’ve learnt over the years that have really helped me protect my skin from harmful rays regardless if its bright and sunny, overcast, muggy or raining – you need it!

Now, I’m not only protected but triple protected from the UV rays with a few of my favourite beauty products!

Makeup

I used to think “Well, I’m not going to the beach or out in the sun, so I’ll be fine” and we can agree that I was so wrong. I don’t go a day without some form of SPF which is why I have incorporated it into my makeup routine as well. I wear my IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ every single day and not only does it illuminate my skin with great coverage and colour correcting properties, but it protects my skin with SPF 50+ UVA/UVB as a broad-spectrum physical sunscreen. It also hydrates my skin and offers a beautiful finish whether I mix it with my foundation or just with my moisturizer! Finding a CC cream with SPF is a great way to protect your skin every day regardless of the weather and time of year!

Don’t forget to add an SPF chapstick to your regime as well, so you can apply it before any lip products, to help keep your lips hydrated but protected as well.

Skincare

I used to just slap on whatever spf on my face, but after being introduced to Skinceuticals Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF50 I now don’t go a day without it! The skin on your face is so sensitive and since I am prone to dark spots and discolouration, it’s vital that I protect my skin from the hard UV rays. Like I mentioned above, I do wear a hat whenever I’m supposed to be exposed by the sun, but as I get older, I need to at least try and conserve my skin. The combination of my IT Cosmetics CC cream with SPF and this Skinceuticals product make me feel like I’m really protecting my skin without the thick residue!

Was I mentioned, I was only recently introduced to the Skinceuticals brand, but I am legit obsessed. Before applying sunscreen and makeup, I have been using their Blemish + Age Defence Serum to help treat existing acne and breakouts while preventing them as well along with their Triple Lipid Restore moisturizer which have collectively changed my skin since using it. The combination of the three Skinceuticals products have given my skin the moisture it needs while preventing further breakouts all while protecting my skin from U.V rays!

Body

There are loads of great SPF options for the body on the market, so there is no reason for you to not incorporate it into your everyday routine – especially when your skin is exposed in the spring and summer months! Lately, I’ve been loving the Ultra Sheer Sunscreen products from Neutrogena because of their lightweight and non-shiny finish which came in handy during my trip to Mexico. The fiancé actually hates wearing sunscreen because of the cream on his hands after he applies it, but he loves a good spray sunscreen, so the Ultra Sheer Body Mist does the trick so he can reach the difficult areas on his body and without any residue on his hands from applying!

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