Stay Safe from the Sun with These Sunscreen Faves
As good as the sun makes us feel, it’s no secret that its warm rays can be dangerous over time. If you’re like me, the sunshine brightens my day both literally & figuratively. But over the years (& many painful sunburns later), I’ve learned just how important sun protection is.
Let’s be honest… we all love a gorgeous, golden tan, but the truth is, the sun also causes premature aging, sun burns, skin cancer, & sun spots… just to name a few. So if, like me, you can’t resist the Jersey shore and days spent by the pool, keep your skin protected with a few of my favorite sunscreens that are protective, but also comfortable to wear!
BODY SUNSCREENS:
Coppertone Sport Spray
Coppertone Sport Lotion
My preferred method of applying sunscreen is using a lotion before I leave the house and reapplying with the spray throughout the day. This may be a personal preference, but do whatever you find more comfortable (and realistic!) for you. Either way, I find that it is most even & protective when rubbed into the skin. This has been my go-to sunscreen for years and works great against long pool days & the Jersey shore sun rays!
Coppertone GLOW Spray
Coppertone GLOW Lotion with Shimmer
Adult body glitter, as I call it! This light shimmer makes me feel like I’m bronzed and glowing while laying on the sand and is gorgeous at the beach or poolside AND so much fun for us 90’s kids who grew up with glitter tanning lotions. Why not have some fun while protecting your skin?! I’m sold!
Coppertone Pure + Simple Spray
Worried about aggravating your sensitive skin? Skip fragrances, dyes, and more with this simple sunscreen spray.
FACE SUNSCREENS:
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++
I love this sunscreen because it melts into the skin so easily. It’s texture is almost gel like which makes it insanely lightweight & visibly undetectable!
Supergood! PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50 PA++++
If you’re headed out for daytime summer fun, this is my top choice for the perfect sunscreen to wear under your makeup. It’s lightweight and really just feels like a comfortable moisturizer allowing your makeup to glide nicely on top so you can enjoy your day out without worrying about your skin!
Saie Sunvisor Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 35
This is an awesome clean option that is also makeup friendly making it a win in my book!!
Note: Reapplying throughout the day is key. You cannot apply sunscreen once & expect a full day of coverage. Remember to reapply as suggested on the bottle, after taking a dip in the ocean/pool, if you see your skin becoming red or pink or if you’re feeling particularly hot/burning in particular areas. Also, when reapplying, make sure your skin is dry… so this means toweling off after you’ve been swimming! This may seem inconvenient, but I promise, you AND your skin will thank me later!!
AFTER SUN CARE:
Sometimes despite all efforts, a full day in the sun may result in some burning and definitely dehydrated skin. Make sure to take extra care of your skin & give it the drink of hydration it desperately needs! Here are 2 of my favorite products for that:
Sun Bum Cool Down Hydrating After Sun Gel
Sun Bum Cool Down Hydrating After Sun Lotion
Wanting to keep a consistent gorgeous tan, but not a big fan of the sun? No judgement here! I’ve got you covered with a blog post all about how to (safely) keep that summer glow all year round!! Check out my self-tanner reviews on the blog here!
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