Sun Burn Prevention and Makeup Tips.
It's summer time, and for me and for many of my pale skin companions that means sunburn, followed by peeling or dry skin. Even though I wear sunscreen almost everyday, sometimes the sun still finds a way to penetrate through my skin and I come home looking like a cherry tomato. Not only are sun burns painful, but they make your skin super dry and cause it to peel. This is very annoying because this means you are stuck with two choices: walk around like a lobster or wear makeup that highlights your peeling skin and does not blend. I have created/researched some tip ad tricks for sunburn prevention and sunburn cover up.
Prevention:
1. Wearing sunglasses can actually cause sunburn! According to Dr. Sharon Moalem, author of Survival of the Sickest, the eyes are a huge part of our body's natural defense against the sun. This is because when our eyes register that it is sunny outside a message is sent to the brain to start producing Melanin. Melanin is a skin pigment that prevents our body from absorbing ultra violent light (the light responsible for causing sunburn). Wearing sun glasses prevents this message from being sent to the brain because the eyes are tricked into thinking that it is not sunny.
2. Wear sunscreen even if it is cloudy. I'm sure many of us have heard this one before, but it really is important. A few weeks ago my friend went to the beach and it was cloudy outside so she didn't put on sunscreen. Needless to say she came back with a sunburn all over her body. Ouch. Remember its not the light or the suns warmth that causes sunburn..it's the UV rays which can penetrate through clouds.
3. Check your sunscreen before you buy it. Make sure your sunscreen blocks against both UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays, longer than UVB rays, go deeper into the skin and are responsible for causing wrinkles. In fact, a person might not even see these harmful effects of the rays for 20-30 years! UVB rays are generally more responsible for effecting the top layer of the skin and causing sunburns. Both are extremely harmful to the skin and remember, one bad burn now can cause skin cancer years later! Some really good sunscreens that are currently living in my beach bag are the CVS Pharmacy Clear Spray SunScreen SPF 50 for my body and Neutrogena Clear Face Liquid Sunscreen for my face.
4. Don't neglect your lips. Your lips can get sunburned too so it is important to use a lip balm with SPF. Also, try to avoid lipgloss if you know you are going to be in the sun all day. According to some experts, such as dermatologist Dr. Christine Brown, lipgloss can actually make it easier for the sun rays to penetrate directly through the skin.
5. Wear a hat. I remember when I was younger I would fight with my mom about this every time we went to the beach because I though hats were ugly. Looking back, I realize how wrong I was because there are a lot of really cute hats. Not only are hats cute, but they are great keeping the sun out of your face and for protecting your scalp. I guess sometimes mother really does know best.
Check out these really cute hats for summer!
The deed is done..you have a sunburn. Now what?
(These tips are not for soothing the affected area but for how to apply make up to the affected area)
Step 1. ONLY if you skin is dry/ it has been a few days after the burn and your skin no longer hurts, lightly exfoliate the skin. I like to use brown sugar mixed with honey. I use brown sugar rather than white refined sugar because I feel like brown sugar is more gentile. Gently rub the honey/ brown sugar paste onto the skin for 1-2 minutes and rinse off with cool water. If at any time this burns your skin STOP.
Step 2. Apply a moisturizer containing SPF and Aloe vera and wait a minute or two for it to skin into the skin and dry.
Step 3. Use a setting spray BEFORE applying your makeup. I like to think that it helps prevent the dry skin from flaking off your face.
Step 4. Pat a liquid foundation onto the skin with a damp sponge. Do not try to rub or buff in the foundation because that will cause the skin to flake and cause the makeup to get stuck to the dry skin and look blotchy.
Step 5. When using a concealer choose one that blends into the skin easily and requires minimal blending.
Step 6. Add some bronzer to the edge of your forehead, along the nose, and cheek bones to take away some of the redness. The bronzer will also help add a nice glow to your skin.
Step 6. Seal the deal with another spritz of the setting spray. Avoid using powder because that could dry out the skin more and reveal the flakes.
It's summer time, and for me and for many of my pale skin companions that means sunburn, followed by peeling or dry skin. Even though I wear sunscreen almost everyday, sometimes the sun still finds a way to penetrate through my skin and I come home looking like a cherry tomato. Not only are sun burns painful, but they make your skin super dry and cause it to peel. This is very annoying because this means you are stuck with two choices: walk around like a lobster or wear makeup that highlights your peeling skin and does not blend. I have created/researched some tip ad tricks for sunburn prevention and sunburn cover up.
Prevention:
1. Wearing sunglasses can actually cause sunburn! According to Dr. Sharon Moalem, author of Survival of the Sickest, the eyes are a huge part of our body's natural defense against the sun. This is because when our eyes register that it is sunny outside a message is sent to the brain to start producing Melanin. Melanin is a skin pigment that prevents our body from absorbing ultra violent light (the light responsible for causing sunburn). Wearing sun glasses prevents this message from being sent to the brain because the eyes are tricked into thinking that it is not sunny.
2. Wear sunscreen even if it is cloudy. I'm sure many of us have heard this one before, but it really is important. A few weeks ago my friend went to the beach and it was cloudy outside so she didn't put on sunscreen. Needless to say she came back with a sunburn all over her body. Ouch. Remember its not the light or the suns warmth that causes sunburn..it's the UV rays which can penetrate through clouds.
3. Check your sunscreen before you buy it. Make sure your sunscreen blocks against both UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays, longer than UVB rays, go deeper into the skin and are responsible for causing wrinkles. In fact, a person might not even see these harmful effects of the rays for 20-30 years! UVB rays are generally more responsible for effecting the top layer of the skin and causing sunburns. Both are extremely harmful to the skin and remember, one bad burn now can cause skin cancer years later! Some really good sunscreens that are currently living in my beach bag are the CVS Pharmacy Clear Spray SunScreen SPF 50 for my body and Neutrogena Clear Face Liquid Sunscreen for my face.
4. Don't neglect your lips. Your lips can get sunburned too so it is important to use a lip balm with SPF. Also, try to avoid lipgloss if you know you are going to be in the sun all day. According to some experts, such as dermatologist Dr. Christine Brown, lipgloss can actually make it easier for the sun rays to penetrate directly through the skin.
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| EOS SPF lip balm |
I would show you mine, but I think it looks a little too "loved" at the moment. (by loved I mean gross)
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| Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment
This one is actually my sista's...I have one as well but my color is more suited for the winter. Anywayyy.. I know these baby's are pricey, but they have great color payoff for a lip balm, feel really rich and moisturizing, and smell like lemony goodness!
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Check out these really cute hats for summer!
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| Floppy sun hat from ASOS |
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| Vineyard Vines Cap |
The deed is done..you have a sunburn. Now what?
(These tips are not for soothing the affected area but for how to apply make up to the affected area)
Step 1. ONLY if you skin is dry/ it has been a few days after the burn and your skin no longer hurts, lightly exfoliate the skin. I like to use brown sugar mixed with honey. I use brown sugar rather than white refined sugar because I feel like brown sugar is more gentile. Gently rub the honey/ brown sugar paste onto the skin for 1-2 minutes and rinse off with cool water. If at any time this burns your skin STOP.
Step 2. Apply a moisturizer containing SPF and Aloe vera and wait a minute or two for it to skin into the skin and dry.
Step 3. Use a setting spray BEFORE applying your makeup. I like to think that it helps prevent the dry skin from flaking off your face.
Step 4. Pat a liquid foundation onto the skin with a damp sponge. Do not try to rub or buff in the foundation because that will cause the skin to flake and cause the makeup to get stuck to the dry skin and look blotchy.
Step 5. When using a concealer choose one that blends into the skin easily and requires minimal blending.
Step 6. Add some bronzer to the edge of your forehead, along the nose, and cheek bones to take away some of the redness. The bronzer will also help add a nice glow to your skin.
Step 6. Seal the deal with another spritz of the setting spray. Avoid using powder because that could dry out the skin more and reveal the flakes.
List of products:
2. I realize they no longer have the Dew Me spray, so instead try Urban Decay Chill Makeup Setting Spray
3. Aloe gel
