Photography | IAN HARRISON SEPTEMBER 2019 | 11
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AND^ MAKE-UP:^ GIGIHAMMOND^ AT^ FRANKAGENCYAh, summer. Unless the sweet,
sweet smell of pollen has you
streaming from the eyeballs, it’s
time to get your kit on and take
your circuits out of the gym and
into the nearest green space. Not
only have studies shown that
exercising outdoors gives you an
energy boost and reduces symptoms
of depression, there’s the added
boost to your vitamin D levels, too.
But – and we say this in the sternest
voice possible – only if you’re going
to add SPF to your pre-workout
ritual. ‘People assume sunscreen is
only needed when sunbathing,’ says
dermatology specialist nurse Natalie
Fisher. ‘But it’s important that you
apply sunscreen whenever you’re
exposed to UV radiation.’ That
includes your 8am pre-work run.
Eek. Endurance fans pay particular
attention: ‘For those with very fair
skin, just five minutes of sun
exposure can result in sunburn,’
warns Fisher. Worried you’ll quickly
sweat off what you’ve painstakingly
applied? Choose a formula that
contains compounds such as
titanium or zinc oxides; research
shows that these sunscreens are
as effective at sweat prevention as
antiperspirant. Sun, sweat and
SPF: the new holy grail of summer.IF YOU DO ONE THING
THIS MONTH...ADD SPF
TO YOUR
EXERCISE
PRE-GAME