SPF 24/7
We have all had quite enough of indoor self-isolation. We have also had enough of winter, and if you are anything like me, you are looking out the window, waiting anxiously for the warm sunshine of spring and summer to appear.
I love buying the new flip flops and beach towels every year, ready to embrace that beautiful ball in the sky. My children love it too, and we all feel happy when we can spend more time outdoors. And just talking about the vitamin D benefits of sunshine is so positive.
Let’s face it. The warmth and sunshine nourish our emotional wellbeing.
Unfortunately, our skin doesn’t love it the same way!
When spring and summer sunshine is in the air, protecting your skin rises to the top of our priorities list.
But it should be there all year long.
Your skin needs SPF every day.
During quarantine and the long winter months, one thing that doesn’t change in my skincare routine is using a medical-grade SPF product. (LINK TO ALUMIER SPF 40)
SPF is not a summertime-only product. Shielding your skin from harmful UV rays is one of the most important ways to care for your skin.
At all.
Even if it is not sunny out or you are doing your due diligence to stay home and stay indoors for a good portion of your day, SPF is your only real protection from the sun's harmful aging rays. It is your only defence from harmful rays penetrating your skin and triggering the multitude of potential risks sun damage can bring.
I don’t understand why something so wonderful can be so harmful, but it is.
And if you are using medical-grade products such as a retinol or have had recent aesthetic treatments, this harm is increased! These products and procedures are incredible for healing and helping the health of your skin but do leave your skin more vulnerable to UV rays.
Radiant, glowing and healthy-looking skin is something we all want as we get older. Fine lines and wrinkles have significant prevention of premature aging for those who use SPF every day.
SPF every day protects your skin but also has many benefits. Here are the top reasons why we need SPF. EVERY. DAY.
It protects your skin from the sun's harmful aging rays.
It forms a protective shield that speeds up your skin's natural healing process.
Sun damage can lead to blotchiness on the skin surface or an eruption of red veins.
It helps prevent acne flare-ups and breakouts.
The collagen and elastin proteins, critical to your skin health and appearance, remain stronger.
My absolute favourite SPF is Alumier 40 Sign up at www.alumiermd.ca/join?code= and use code MZY8TFZ2 to create an account for AlumierMD skincare products.
It is quick-drying, long-lasting and non-greasy, and offers excellent broad protection. You can apply after your moisturizer.
SPF is your number one best "do at home" cosmetic option for smooth, beautiful and youthful skin long-term. It is also the best way to optimize and prolong the results of your treatment and skincare regime.
Enjoy the warm sunshine all, but never without your SPF! Protected Skin is Happy Skin