Sun Care....

We are coming into that time of year where the sun is making an appearance (...or so we hope anyway!) as well as people jetting off to sunnier climates. I wanted to share a few bits and pieces on how I look after my skin in the sun, a few bits of which I've picked up for my own holidays as well as work.

 Sun care Lotion: 

Something that is very important to remember is that the suns rays (UV rays) tend to be more intense during 10am and 4pm so it is important to use sun factor creams to protect your skin. I tend to use a high factor of 50, which has been recommended by doctors and nurse due to my psoriasis, especially after the effects of light treatment.

-Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50 'on the go size' a handy size which I carry around in my bag for work and another in my handbag. I tend to use this a lot at work on a sunny day as there isn't many places to hide in the shade.

-Nivea Sun Protect Lip Balm SPF 30, again another item I use at work to protect from blisters or cold sores. It tends to be quite moisturising on the lips. Only downside is it is a thick white texture so is best rubbed in well to the lips.

-Soltan Sun care lotion SPF 50, this is a recent purchase for my holidays next week, just to upscale from a smaller sized bottle to take along with me. Only €5.50 in Boots so not going to break the bank.

-Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 30, This is another recent purchase for holidays as I'm hoping to scale down on the SPF as the week progresses. All Sun Protection is currently half price in Sam McCauley's chemists so might be worth popping in to stock up if you live near one.

Cover Ups:

 Its only natural to show a bit of skin once the sun decides to show itself, and covering up doesn't need to be a case of looking mummified to cover your skin, here are a few stylish pieces to help keep your skin protected

-Hats - It can be something as simple as a baseball hat or something bigger and bouncier to keep the suns rays at bay. The Hat picture above is from Penneys (also known as Primark) and cost only €4! Bargain! I have had the misfortune in past years of getting sunburned on my scalp, not pleasent at all! This type also keeps the rays off your face, so added bonus. There are plenty to suit everyone; straw hat, cowboy hat, bucket hat, whatever takes your fancy, just be sure and keep protected.

-Sunglasses - Sometimes they are simply used to look stylish, but if you're like me, and rather not be squinting away while someone is talking to the point your eyes are watering (ok, maybe thats a bit much) then sunglasses are essential. I have bought a few pairs, ranging from €1.50, to €5.00 from Penneys and New Look.

-Scarves - Multifunctional when it comes to the sun, can be used as normal around the neck, to cover shoulder or even as a sarong on the beach. The one pictured above was from Accessorize and was given to me as a present from my brother's girlfriend. I love this one as is quite colourful but also has the images of skull so quite contrasting. Scarves really are cheap as chips when there are some lovely ones in Penneys from as little as €2 (I know this as I was tempted by a few on a recent shopping trip).

-Maxi Dress, perfect for summer, especially if like myself, you don't want your skin on show all the time. I have purchased the above dress for holidays from BooHoo.com back in February. Its simple but adds a bit of colour and is a lovely light material so it handy for the heat on holidays. There are so many varieties of these dresses around, perfect to suit every shape and size.

Other ideas when trying to cover up from the sun are Kimonos, I think these are a lovely addition to your holiday wardrobe especially when something like a cardigan seems to heavy to wear in hotter climates. Also on the plus side, they are super light and not irritating on the skin.

 

What are your summer essentials when it comes to protecting your skin? Leave them in the comments below.

Until next time....

Sarah x

*Disclaimer: All products mentioned above are purchased by myself. I have not been asked to mention stores, I just want to give an insight into where I have purchased these items*