Protect yourself: 5 ways to seek shade this summer

Ahhh, summertime. As the saying goes; sun's out, bun's out! Warm weather, beach days, and fun in the sun guarantee more days outside enjoying the rays. But too much of a good thing can sometimes turn bad... so to prevent that, here are our top 5 tips to stay burn-free and healthy this summer!

1) Sunscreen

In general, doctors recommend a minimum suncreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) 15, it's recommended to go higher, especially for the face; at at least SPF 30 for better protection.  Choose a water-resistant with sunscreen with broad spectrum protection and try to reapply every two hours. I know what you're thinking - "I'm not reapplying sunscreen after all this contouring!" If that's what's holding you back, look for finishing powders with sunscreen in them, so you'd be able to dust it on your face without feeling like you're ruining all your make up. Oh and remember - sunscreen doesn't add up. Putting a product with SPF 10 and another with SPF 30 does not gives you only SPF 30 protection, not 40, so take note!

SPF powders: Sunforgettable Brush-on Sunscreen (SPF 50), jane iredale Powder-Me SPF Dry Sunscreen (SPF 30), Eminence Sun Defense Minerals (SPF 30)

2) Wear protective clothing

So you may not want be looking to wear long sleeves out in the sun, but they're an option if you're totally against UV exposure. In general, dark-colored clothing provides more protection over light-colored fabrics. Tight is better than loose, and dry is better than wet. Easy peasy!

3) Accessorise with hats and sunnies

A great way to look summer ready is with sunnies and hats. They come in various shapes and sizes, so you'll always keep it fun (a wider brim is recommended for hats in summertime). They protect your scalp, face and eyes too, a total bonus! 

Hats - Baked Signature Floppy, Baked Floppy Kids, Escapade Skimmer

Sunnies - ZeroUV ($), Bonnie Clyde ($$), Sunday Somewhere ($$$) 

4) Walk away from tanning beds

Never go into a tanning bed, seriously. Tanning beds emit ultraviolet light and are seriously damaging to your skin. Want that summer glow you've been lusting after? Head to a spray-tanning salon or buy your own home tanning products for an even cheaper alternative- lower price, lesser damage. It's a win-win!

Home Tanning brands: Tanceuticals CC Self Tanning Body LotionSun Laboratories Ultra Dark Self Tanning LotionFake Bake Flawless Self-Tan Liquid

5) Get a little shade

This may sound counter-intuitive when you're out and about, but yes, staying in the shade helps, especially when the sun's rays are at its harshest between 10am-4pm. If you're at the beach, a cute beach umbrella helps. Walking around? Take a break at a coffee shop with shade and people-watch while you sip your iced tea.

Beach Umbrellas (aka brollies): EasyGo Rainbow Beach Umbrella6-Foot Cabana Stripe Beach Umbrella, Sunnylife Rockingham Beach Umbrella 

What do you think? How do you protect yourself from the sun? Any favourite products? We wanna hear about your tips, so leave a comment and stay hydrated ladies

xx twobakedbuns


10 comments

  • Love this post! I know it’s Summer but we still have to take care!
    Couldn’t agree more! There are healthy ways to achieve nice tans :)
    Thanks for sharing!
    XO
    Aimara
    www.waysofstyle.com

    Aimara
  • Love this! It’s important to protect ourselves in the summer time. However I tend to catch myself in the sun tanning more than I should.

    Alyssa Moore
  • I must admit that I was a tan bed addict for quite a few years, but after a skin therapist basically gave me a bashing about how dangerous they were I haven’t set my foot in one. The fact that doctors said it was dangerous had no impact on me, haha. The rest of the tips are great too and reminds us that we can get a nice tan in a healthy way. Thanks for the tips and stay safe in the sun!
    Thomas xx

    http://thomasfalkenstedt.com

    Thomas Falkenstedt
  • That is one stunning post my darling. Very useful and informative. Thank you for that

    Kamen Kamenov
  • This is Amazing!!! I just shared it via twitter and I’m completely obsessed with the hats !!! Love your choices for tanning products as well !!

    Jennifer Lee Quattrucci

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