CHAPTER 9SUN CARE
The sun’s rays are getting stronger every year, and overexposure to UVA
and UVB ultraviolet rays is one of the leading causes of premature aging,
wrinkling, age spots, and, of course, skin cancer. Sun exposure is often
accompanied with wind and water, an extremely drying combination to
the skin. We all know it’s best to not overdo it when it comes to the sun,
so before you head out, protect your skin by slathering up with the Sun
Protection Lotion Stick, wear a hat, and stay out of the sun between 11
a.m. and 2 p.m., when its rays are the strongest.
While a suntan may look like a healthy glow, it is your body’s primary
defense mechanism against the sun. The best thing you can do for
overexposed and sun-damaged skin is to keep it moisturized and feed it
with high levels of antioxidants both in the foods you eat and the skincare
products you choose.
Help your skin combat the drying effects of the sun by moisturizing before
and after sun exposure with the Calming Antioxidant Skin Quencher. If
you overdo it, use the healing skincare products in this chapter for gentle
relief like the Soothe-My-Sunburn Bath and the Cucumber Rose Sunburn
Relief. Get that carefree, endless summer style any time of year by using
the Beachy Babe Hair Spray for naturally texturized, super-cute surfer-girl
waves to complement your healthy, glowing skin.