Developing melasma was both a blessing and a curse. It was a blessing, because I am now supremely aware of the damaging effects of the sun. I've been so diligent about my skin care and have seen such improvement in the past year or so that I don't want to undo all the bad I've undone by sun damage. It was a curse, of course, because of it's appearance.
Here's how I saved my skin this past weekend at the beach:
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| San Diego Hat Company Ribbon Hat | | |
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I bought this hat about a year ago from my beloved
Haute Look. I have this exact hat, but in green, and it is fabulous. While I prefer the look of straw hats a little more, I love this one because it is extremely packable and fold-able. It also has a very high SPF, and the wide brim helps cover even my shoulders and stomach.
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| Coppertone Sport SPF 50 Sunscreen |
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This is the BEST sunscreen I have ever used. While I do really love the sprays, I feel like they don't last very long for the price. So, I go old school and have my hubby slather this stuff all over my back and shoulders. We also used this baby for our Caribbean honeymoon and didn't get an ounce of burn.
DISCLAIMER: I also tried Banana Boat sunscreen for this trip, and it was complete and total crap. I got red almost immediately, so I tossed it right away. I do NOT recommend Banana Boat sunscreens.
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| Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment with SPF 15 in Rose |
This stuff is hella expensive. However, I've received tons of samples in both my Birchbox for this past month and for my Sephora Beauty Insiders Birthday Gift. So, I brought this along with me to the beach, and it was amazing. Chapped, sunburned lips are the worst, and this stuff completely prevented it. It is extremely soft, so it needs to be kept in a cool place and not baking in the sun, but my lips looked smooth and soft by the end of the trip. Winning!
What are your favorite SPF options for the sun?
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