Sun Protection Tips

Summer is coming and sun protection is an important aspect of maintaining healthy skin. Prolonged exposure to the sun’s UV rays can cause damage to the skin, leading to premature aging, wrinkles, and an increased risk of skin cancer. Here are some key tips for using sun protection to maintain healthy skin:

Choose the right SPF: The first step in sun protection is to choose a sunscreen with the right SPF (sun protection factor) for your skin type. Generally, dermatologists recommend using an SPF of 30 or higher for daily use.

Apply sunscreen properly: Sunscreen should be applied liberally and evenly to all exposed areas of skin, at least 15 minutes before sun exposure. Be sure to reapply sunscreen every two hours, or more frequently if swimming or sweating.

Protect your skin with clothing: In addition to sunscreen, you can also protect your skin by wearing clothing that covers your arms, legs, and body, and by wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses to shield your face and eyes.

Avoid peak sun hours: The sun’s UV rays are most intense between 10am and 4pm, so it’s best to avoid spending extended periods of time outdoors during these hours.

Keep your skin hydrated: Sun exposure can also cause dehydration, so it’s important to keep your skin hydrated by drinking plenty of water and using a moisturizer that is specifically formulated for sun-exposed skin.

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Our SOS Skin Relief Cream is an innovative vegan and unique effective skin care that relieves itchy, very dry and irritated skin by reducing redness and helping to prevent skin infections. It rapidly heals and soothes the skin, leaving it feeling hydrated, soft and comfortable. To use, apply on clean and dry skin, and don’t be exposed to the sun during the treatment.

Treat yourself to our Rich Mud Butter Body, Hand & Foot cream. Feel the amazing sensation of this vegan 3-in-1 formula that moisturizes brilliantly as it nourishes and tightens the dry skin of the body, hands and feet. A body butter that you can feel working in a way that others just can’t, as it deeply penetrates and moisturizes. Feel your skin tighten and watch fine lines dissipate as your skin smooths out and becomes satiny. To use, apply this non-staining formula daily over your whole body, hands and feet.

We love the Firming Mud Body Foaming Scrub because you can experience the sensation of new skin with this foaming scrub peel that removes the dead, dry layers and exposes the fresh, new layer underneath. The essential oils relax and soothe the skin after it is scrubbed and peeled. To use, apply generously on clean and wet skin. Rub and massage all over the body, allowing the minerals to soften the skin. Rinse off with lukewarm water. Recommended use: 2-3 times a week. Does not stain.