The summer is here and we all know how important it is to protect the skin. The summer months put the most strain on your skin because the days are longer and the sunlight is more intense. The harmful rays are UVA and UVB rays.
Skin Cancer Facts ( Source: http://www.skincancer.org )
- Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than 3.5 million skin cancers in over two million people are diagnosed annually.
- One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime.
- Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than the combined incidence of cancers of the breast, prostate, lung and colon.
Of course the best way to prevent sun damage is to stay out of the sun but we all know that that’s almost impossible. So here is what you can do during sun exposure to protect yourself:
- always wear SPF, preferably between 30 and 45
- wear a large brimmed hat and sunglasses
- avoid tanning beds which give you strong UV exposure in a short period of time
- protect your skin even when it’s cloudy outside
Aveda’s make up offers SPF 15 protection. We recommend the following products for your face.
If you are experiencing skin burn, you can find relief with Aveda’s Intensive Hydrating Masque. Although it’s a facial product, it contains soothing Aloe, Lavender and Rosewater which offer hydration and diminish irritation.
Clear Mineral Tinted Moisture SPF 15 is a new product – an oil-free moisturizer that will help your skin glow. The radiance-infused formula is lightweight with mineral-derived sunscreen. The result of using it is a smoother skin with even complexion.
- formulated without parabens
-sheer coverage; dewy finish
-up to 25% improvement in moisture upon application—and still hydrating after eight hours of wear
-up to 20% immediate increase in radiance
-non-acnegenic
-portable flip-top tube in a 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) carton
Here is quick video tutorial of how to use it:
Here are a couple of testimonials about this product:
“Love this product! I am sensitive to chemical sunscreens so this product is wonderful. I get protection from the sun with a physical sunscreen and it is tinted so I look natural, and best of all I do not break out!”
“I don’t like to wear foundation because its noticeable. Wearing this tinted moisturizer is just perfect. It’s transparent and has sun screen to boot!”
“This product is great — not too heavy but leaves a nice color on the face — as well as leaving the skin moisturized”
