Protect Your Skin During Summer. Tips for Pre and Post Sun Exposure

During the summer, it is tempting to become lax on a proper skincare routine, but this time of year poses the greatest risk to our skin. With peak UV exposure and environmental aggressors, now is the critical time to protect against damage. Don’t let the effort and investments you made with winter skincare go to waste! It is essential to give our skin extra attention to maintain its health, protection and radiance – without too much of a hassle. This blog will go into what you need for pre and post sun exposure.

Pre-Sun Exposure

Prepare your skin for sun exposure simply with one product (before SPF), Mega Serum. This serum delivers essential nutrients, protectors and densifiers in a multi-purpose, lightweight formula. Key ingredients like a multimineral compound, cranberry, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C work together to strengthen the skin barrier, combat acne and protect against stressors, moisture loss and urban pollutants. Make sure to apply before your sunscreen for extra protection. 

Ultimately, SPF is the cornerstone of summer skincare. Once you have applied your Mega Serum and moisturizer, complete your routine with a clean sunscreen like the Sun Drops SPF 50 which contains an active complex of cassia extract, vitamin E and beta-glucan to protect the skin and promote the regeneration of damaged cells. Apply your SPF at least 20 minutes before you are in the sun and don’t forget the ears, neck and back of the hands!

Post-Sun Exposure

No matter how protected you thought you were on the beach or at the pool this summer, UV rays inevitably reach your skin. The heat from the sun can dry out unprotected skin and strip it of its natural oils. UV rays are particularly harmful, causing damage to skin cells, leading to pigmentation issues and compromising the skin's protective barrier. This can result in dehydrated, rough and flaky skin.

Counteract post-sun skin damage with a layer of Master Mask. Formulated with naturally-derived microalgae as a key ingredient, it protects the skin from environmental damage, especially during sun exposure. Additional components such as kombucha, amino acids, plant collagen and vitamin E help to improve skin hydration, skin roughness and improve radiance– they act like a shot of probiotics for the skin. 90% of users had a measured improvement in radiance and experienced hydrated skin all day long. For an added boost, keep it in the refrigerator before application. It’s cool, gel-like texture feels amazing on the skin after a long day in the sun.

Using a hydrating moisturizer like Cream Supreme can offer several benefits to replenish and soothe the skin after sun exposure. Cream Supreme contains squalene and peptides to replenish and lock in moisture, preventing further dehydration Soothing ingredients like rice milk and centella asiatica extract work to alleviate irritated skin and reduce redness. This multi-purpose cream can be used by anyone of any age for perfectly hydrated, nourished, firmer and more protected skin. 

This season presents the highest risk to our skin, with intensified UV exposure and increased environmental aggressors. Our skin requires extra attention to preserve its health and radiance, which can be done with minimal effort. This blog has outlined the essential steps for both pre and post sun exposure to help you navigate the summer months.