Fave Sunscreens
I know, I know: it has been hot. If you are like me, you are basking in it. If you are like my Cleveland-bred husband, you are sweltering. But let me tell you how glowing your skin looks in the humidity! Who needs product when the air itself provides you with that dewy glow!The glorious weather has gotten me thinking about something very specific: Sunscreen. I try to wear it every day now that I am no spring chicken anymore. And not just on my face. Don’t neglect what my friends and I call “The Leather Bib” – you know, that area of your chest that is often exposed by an open collar or t-shirt? That gets as much sun as anything and I regret I wasn’t more vigilant sooner.
But there are so many different types out there. There are the 80’s style zinc based sunscreens which are still adorable on the tips of little kids noses but maybe not for the chic, sophisticated Pigment Reader. Sunscreens with Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxides, however, are great for sensitive skin even if it takes a little more effort to rub in. They are also the main sunblock in any foundation that has SPF. Dermalogica makes a great one called Super Sensitive Faceblock.
Then there are ingredients like Helioplex, Cell-OX Shield, which are in the new high SPF sunscreens like La Roche-Posay Anthelios and Neutrogena lines – two of my faves for their ease of application and high protection.
Then there are fabulous makeup sunscreens like La Mer’s The SPF 18 Fluid Tint that my makeup artist friend Dina introduced me to. It gives sheer, but very effective, dewy coverage, and takes care of your sunscreen needs. Even on the leather bib! Or, if you love your foundation and want to SPF it up, add a little bit of Dermalogica’s Solar Defense Booster and you are all set!
Word to the wise, however, no sunscreen gives the level of protection that you think you are getting because we generally don’t put enough on. So don’t necessarily count on that SPF 70+ to keep you protected for 3 days straight. I carry a little bottle around with me at all times – the sprays or the little sample bottles are great for this – just so I don’t give my Dermatologist a reason to chastise me!
Have Safe Sun!
