Your summer skin care routine absolutely must include a broad spectrum sunscreen. You need it year round to prevent premature aging and skin cancer, but it's especially important when it's warm outside. Not only are you exposed to more sun in the summer, but you also tend to sweat your SPF off, so make sure to reapply this hot weather skin care must-have every 2 hours.
"Protection from overexposure to the sun is critical for proper skin health," says Laura Kania, licensed esthetician at Snips SpaSalon. "Sunburn increases skin aging, irritation, dehydration, hyperpigmentation and skin cancer risk."
It matters what you put on your face, and not all sunscreens are created equal. The drugstore sunscreen that doesn't irritate your legs may irritate the more delicate skin on your face, or have an unpleasant texture and finish.
Kania recommends Bioelements FaceScreen SPF 50 because "it hits all the marks with its broad spectrum SPF 50 coverage, moisturizing properties and antioxidant-rich botanical ingredients." Simplify your skin care regimen by making it your daytime moisturizer during the summer months.
If you're a runner, opt for RayDefense SPF 30 for your body, which provides protection for an active outdoor lifestyle and prolonged sun exposure.