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Summer Beauty Must Haves!

May 17, 2010 By sherri 1 Comment

While we can’t help you work hard on your beach bodies (we know you are), we can help you perfect your summer look when you go to the beach! Summer time is all about bright colors and protecting your skin and hair. Take a look at our list, and feel free to add anything that you think we missed!

Sunscreen

Your most important Summer Beauty product! NEVER underestimate the need to protect your skin from the sun’s rays. Remember that you can still get tan while wearing sunscreen, it’s never OK for your skin to get burned. Even when it is cool, breezy, or overcast outside, it is still very important to wear sunscreen during the summer.

Around here, our favorite suncreens are by Hawaiian Tropic. Each of their suncreens have a great coconut fragrance which smells amazing on our skin. We also have many other sunscreens by No-Ad, Banana Boat, Ocean Potion. All of our suncreens are located here. Hawaiian Tropic SPF 50

Try These For Extra Sunny Days:

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Lotion SPF 50 8 oz:

Sheer Touch Lotion

Indulge and protect your skin with our line of Skin Beauty Protection products. Rich, creamy formulas infused with an exotic blend of flora and fruit extracts provide your skin with optimal coverage. Now with our new and improved signature tropical coconut scent!

Features & Benefits:

• NEW exotic coconut scent!
• Formulated with our patented SunSure® Technology
- Tested in the natural sunlight!
- Less chemical sunscreens
- Advanced UVA Protection
• Very water resistant
• Invisible Sheer Touch formula
• Oil-free & non-greasy

Ocean Potion Anti-Aging Sunscreen Mist SPF 50 6 oz:

Ocean Potion® Instant Dry SPF 50 Mist® Anti-Aging Sunblock with Parsol® 1789 (Avobenzone) provides the highest sunscreen protection without rubbing onto skin. This non-greasy instant drying formula is ideal for all outdoor activities. Provides Broad Spectrum UVA I, II, and UVB protection for xtreme sun exposure. Solaplex™ enhances the stability of Parsol® 1789 (Avobenzone) which makes Ocean Potion® sunscreens more reliable and longer lasting.

Please refer to our old post debunking the myths of sunscreen

Hair Protection

Did you just get your hair highlighted or colored for summer? Do you want those colors to last longer in your hair? Make sure you protect your scalp and hair from the harsh sun using these Hair Conditioning Sprays.

Alterna Hemp Sun Recovery Spray

A nourishing bi-phase leave-in conditioner that delivers an instant boost of moisture to sun-parched hair and offers UV protection during the hot summer months.

Instantly revitalize sun-parched hair with this nourishing leave-in conditioner works deeply to infuse moisture, improve manageability and enhance shine. Formulated with Enzymehterapy, UVA/UVB protection, and Certified Organic Botanicals including patented Hemp technology to extend the life of your hair color and protect from future damage.

Benefits:

* Bi-Phase Leave-In Conditioner
* UVA/UVB Protection
* Certified Organic Botanicals
* Patented Hemp Technology
* Free of: Parabens, Synthetic Color, Phthalates, Petrolatum, and Mineral Oil

Product is a member of Alterna’s Summer 2010 SUMMER HAIRx Collection

Directions:

Shake well and apply to towel dried hair. Do not rinse. Style as usual.

Goldwell Dual Senses Sun Reflects Leave-In Protect Spray:

Leave-in Protect Spray

• Protects from the effects of the sun,
pool and sea water
• Detangles the hair
• Provides intense moisture

DUALSENSES SUN REFLECTS.

When the sun is shining, so should your hair.

UV rays, pool and salt water dry out the hair, leaving it brittle and without shine. Recommend the ideal solution for the summer season to your clients: dualsenses Sun Reflects.

Features & Benefits:

• Instantly visible shimmery shine and a healthy, smooth feeling: thanks to the innovative Instant Microfluid Technology with care action that you can feel and see instantly.

• Developed for the needs of sun-stressed hair: the new Sun System – with passion fruit oil and UV filter- intensively regenerates and helps protect hair from external harm.

• Easy and efficient: shorter usage times and leave-in products – ideal for the summer.

Lip Balm with SPF

There’s nothing worse than dry, sunburned lips! Protect them with these Lip Balms that contain SPF.

Banana Boat Aloe Lip Balm with SPF 45

Aloe Vera with Vitamin E SPF 45 Lip Balm

No more Chapped Lips

Aloe Vera with Vitamin E SPF 45 Sunscreen Lip Balm helps prevent sun and wind-chapped lips. Apply this balm for moisture and protection to your face’s sensitive skin: your lips.

• Moisturizes and protects dry lips
• Very water resistant
• Net Wt. 0.15 oz

Also Try: Burt’s Bees Lifeguards Choice Lip Balm, Kiss My Face Lip Balm SPF 30

Wave Building Spray

The trend for the summer is to have wavy hair. This means no straightening! Keep your hair looking voluminous and natural with these texturizing sprays.

Alterna Hemp Ocean Waves Spray

A texturizing spray that creates tousled beach-like waves with a matte finish and creates weightless volume for that sexy fresh out of the ocean look.

A lightweight texturizing spray for sexy, “just back from the beach” hair. Provides weightless volume, moisture lock and a natural wavy texture to all hair types. Formulated with Enzymetherapy, UVA/UVB protection, and Certified Organic Botanicals including patented Hemp technology to extend the life of your hair color and protect from future damage.

Benefits:

* Lightweight texturizing spray
* UVA/UVB Protection
* Certified Organic Botanicals
* Patented Hemp Technology
* Free of: Parabens, Synthetic Color, Phthalates, Petrolatum, and Mineral Oil

Product is a member of Alterna’s Summer 2010 SUMMER HAIRx Collection

Directions:

Spray on damp or dry hair from roots to ends and shape with fingers for a loose, tousled look.

Also Try: Aquage Sea Salt Texturizing Spray, Enjoy Texturizing Spray, Pravana Beach Wave Kit

Nail Enamel

Bright, Brighter and Brightest! The summer is all about looking flashy with the brightest colors you can find. From OPI, Essie, China Glaze and Color Club we have the boldest and brightest shades for you!

Can’t Decide on 1 Shade? Try the OPI Mini Brights Collection: OPI Bright Lites

Mini OPI Brights Nail Lacquers Plus A Mini Rapidry Top Coat.
Bright Lites Mini Pack by OPI

Mini OPI Brights Nail Lacquers Plus A Mini Rapidry Top Coat

Contains:

1 – 3.75 ml – 1/8 fl. oz. OPI Charged Up Cherry Nail Lacquer
1 – 3.75 ml – 1/8 fl. oz. OPI Need Sunglasses? Nail Lacquer
1 – 3.75 ml – 1/8 fl. oz. OPI No Room For The Blues Nail Lacquer
1 – 3.75 ml – 1/8 fl. oz. OPI Rapidry Top Coat

Or GO Green with OPI’s Shrek Collection

Also Try China Glaze Fun In The Sun Set w/Free Beachball!

Soon to come: More OPI and Essie Summer Collections

Tinted Moisturizer

Want perfect-looking skin without the heavy mask of foundation? Use Tinted Moisturizers! Especially great for the summer as these will keep your skin feeling soft and protect from burning!

The Balm Tinted Moisturizer Fair/Light: balmshelter

BalmShelter Tinted Moisturizer SPF 18

Want perfect-looking skin without the heavy mask of foundation? Introducing the BalmShelter Tinted Moisturizer SPF 18. Designed for all skin types,

BalmShelter Tinted Moisturizer is a superior, hydrating formula that’s packed with sun protection. This smooth lotion has just enough color to even skin tone, while leaving you with a polished complexion every time. Key ingredients include:

Allantoin is a healing, moisturizing, soothing, anti-irritating and non-toxic agent. It is a valuable cell-proliferating healing ingredient, which stimulates healthy tissue formation and improves skin over time with daily use.

Hexyl Laurate helps maintain smooth, soft pliable skin and acts as a conditioning agent so skin stays hydrated.

Octinoxate and Octisalate work as safe and effective UV-B absorbers.

Avobenzone provides broad-spectrum UV-A protection when combined with Octinoxate and Octisalate.

theBalm is known for clever design, fabulous formulas, and gorgeous shades. Many products serve dual purposes and provide a quick fix to make you look and feel your best. Our sassy names reflect the personality of theBalm – a mix of sexy and serious, smart and funny, romantic and rebellious.

Also available in Light or Medium

Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Foundation SPF 20

Our famous patent pending Un-Wrinkle® blend of active wrinkle relaxing and anti-aging peptides and neuropeptides infused in a luminous foundation with light-diffusing pigments that diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while SPF20 protects skin from the damaging rays of the sun.

Our exclusive, patent pending Un-Wrinkle® blend of six powerful, active wrinkle relaxing and anti-aging peptides and neuropeptides is infused in a luminous foundation with light-diffusing pigments that diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while SPF20 protects skin from the damaging rays of the sun. Hydrating, oil free formula moisturizes skin while preventing excess oil from settling on skin’s surface. Long wearing, buildable coverage glides on effortlessly to create a natural veil for flawless coverage.

KEY INGREDIENTS:

• SYN®-AKE
• SNAP-8
• Argireline®
• SYN®-COLL
• MatrixylTM 3000
• Licorice Root
• Vitamins A C & E

BENEFITS:

• Immediately reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to impart a flawless, natural finish
• Long term anti-aging benefits of Un-Wrinkle’s peptides and neuropeptides
• SPF20 protection
• Hydrating formula moisturizes skin to leave a healthy glow
• Buildable formula for areas that require additional coverage
• Protects against free radical damage
• Extremely long wearing
• Oil and fragrance free

USAGE:

Apply a small amount with fingertips or brush. Blend gently into skin for a flawless finish. Reapply as needed for desired coverage.

Also Try Other Tinted Moisturizers

Any products that you don’t see here? Have other summer beauty secrets? Let us know in the comments section!

New Items! Physicians Formula Healthy Wear

January 4, 2010 By sherri 2 Comments

Physicians Formula is one of our best-selling cosmetic lines. One of the great things about Physicians Formula is that all of their products are dermatologist tested and all are hypo-allergenic. If you have any allergic reactions or skin conditions, Physicians Formula is the right cosmetic line for you.

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Healthy = Beautiful

Healthy Wear^™ is beauty’s response to a thinning ozone layer. Each product in this revolutionary line delivers maximum broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection while providing a natural looking complexion.

Protects

SPF boosters and mineral-based Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide provide SPF 50 protection and help skin stay protected longer without residue or greasiness.

Prevents

Potent antioxidant blend helps to prevent future UV damage and premature signs of aging.

Restores

Licorice Extract and Tomato Derivatives help brighten skin and diminish the appearance of sun spots.

High-Performance Formulas

Long-wearing
Perspiration-resistant
Water-resistant

The Healthy Wear line is available in a Foundation, Tinted Moisturizer and Pressed Bronzer. They are $11.69/each.

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Stock up on Sunscreen for Labor Day Weekend!

August 31, 2009 By sherri Leave a Comment

Looking forward to Labor Day weekend? I know that I am! While you’re laying on the beach or BBQ’ing in the backyard, make sure your skin is protected! Remember, it doesn’t have to be a bright, sunny day for your skin to come into contact with harmful UV rays.

Protect yourself.

Ocean Potion Sunscreen (ed note: My Fav! Smells Great!) 66784

No-Ad Sunscreen

Hawaiian Tropic Sunscreen

Banana Boat Sunscreen

Which sunscreen is right for you? Read our May post about the Myths of Sunscreen.

Remember these tips:

The SPF of a sunscreen is “Sun Protection Factor”.

SPF 15 will protect you 15X longer against sun damage if you wore no sunscreen at all. Remember, depending on how the sun is shining, this could be as little as 3-5 minutes, therefore you will need to reapply throughout the day. Re-apply after going swimming.

Check out all of our sunscreen here

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It’s time for camp!

June 17, 2009 By sherri Leave a Comment

Overnight and Daycamp Essentials

School is out, (finally!) which means before you know it, it’s time for summer camp. Whether the kids are heading to overnight camp for eight weeks, or they’re just going to day camp, you can stock up on all your camp essentials here at Discount Beauty Center. We’ve put together a list of essential items for both the day camper and overnight camper.

For Day Camp

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1. Sun Block

We know we’ve said it before, but sunscreen is one of the number one skin care items that you should never go without! Especially during camp season, when the sun is especially strong and your kids are spending most of their time outdoors. We recommend No-Ad Kids Ultra Sun Block Lotion. This SPF 50 formula (approved by the Skin Cancer Foundation) protects against both UVA and UVB rays and is specially designed for kids’ sensitive skin. We like it specifically because it’s very water resistant (compared to many other brands) – it retains effectiveness for up to 80 minutes in water.

2. Bug Spray

The warmer weather brings more than kids outside – it brings flies, mosquitoes, and beetles…yuck! Make sure your kids are protected by using an effective bug spray. We likeBurt’s Bees Herbal Insect Repellent because it’s DEET free, which means it’s non-toxic and safe enough for children. This 100% natural formula is made with specialized oils that bugs and insects can’t stand and will effectively keep them away.

3. Swimmer’s shampoo

With all that time spent in the pool, the chlorine can really take a toll on your child’s hair, causing green discoloring and lots of knots! We suggest Circle of Friends’ Splish Splash Swimmers Shampoo. It effectively removes dirt and dust while also healing harm from the harmful effects of chlorine.

For Overnight Camp

1. Travel hair appliances

These used to be taboo at summer camp – but let’s face it, times have changed, and your child will probably want his or her own hairdryer at camp. It needs to be compact and non-cumbersome like the X5 Superlite Mini Travel Hairdryer. This dryer is only 10 ounces and it folds in half for extra convenience. But it’s still just as powerful, with both tourmaline and ionic, ceramic technology. If they want to bring a flat iron with them, try the Babyliss Ceramic Tools Mini Flat Iron - it’s only 6″ long!

2. Shampoo and Conditioner to last all summer

We sell the 32 oz of Artec Kiwi Shampoo and Artec Kiwi Conditioner together for a special prices of $19.99! (This is a $60 value if sold separately)

3. Easy to use face wash

With all the time spent running around at camp, it’s unlikely your child will want to take the time to wash their face at night. That’s why we recommend Biore Daily Pore Cleansing Cloths. These easy to use, disposable wipes effectively clean and exfoliate skin without any hassel!

Check back with us over the next few weeks as we reveal some of our most popular camp products!

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Your Beach Bag Checklist

May 14, 2009 By sherri Leave a Comment

We’ve put together a list of ten essential products that you should never go to the beach without!

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Sunscreen – This is a no-brainer, but we can’t stress enough, the most important. (See our post about sunscreen for tips on what to apply and how to choose the sunscreen right for you). The sun is strong at the beach. The ocean and sand attract the sun’s rays with very little standing in your way. Bring at least SPF 30, like Ahava Sun Moisturizer SPF 30. Another great sunscreen product is Kiss My Face Sun Hot Spots, an SPF 30 touch up stick that is quick and easy to apply, especially good for sensitive areas.
Lip Balm - Your lips are extra sensitive to the sun and shouldn’t be ignored. Try Burt’s Bees Lifeguard’s Choice Lip Balm, which is specifically designed to be used in the summer sun, containing SPF and ingredients that provide extra moisturizing relief.
Tanning Oil - We can’t stress this enough, if you must use tanning oil, we recommend using oil with SPF in it. Our favorite is still Banana Boat’s Protective Tan Oil Spray with SPF 15. Another good one is Ocean Potion’s Protective Tanning Spray Gel with SPF 8. It’s actually an oil-free formula but encourages the skin to tan while at the same time nourishing it and keeping it safe.
Waterproof Mascara - A beach essential! Try the new Urban Decay Waterproof Fatty Mascara You can be worry-free when it comes to whether or not your mascara is smudging or running throughout the day.
Evian Mineral Water Spray - Keep yourself and your skin cool with portable Evian Mineral Water Sprays. The French Alps mineral water has be proven to not only be a refreshing beverage, but also just as refreshing for your skin.
Insect Repellent - Some beaches are bug free, while others seem to occasionally attract those pesky little flies. It doesn’t hurt to be prepared with an insect repellent, like Kiss My Face Sun Swy Flotter Insect Repellent. Their formula is both DEET and paraben-free, which makes it good for you and the environment!
Hair Protectant - The sun can also do damages on your hair, making it dry and brittle. Phyto Plage’s Protective Sun Veil was designed specifically to protect hair from the drying effects of the sun. Also a great option, Alterna Caviar ‘s unique, Anti-Aging Beach Spray, which was created with beach hair in mind. The spray is made with real ocean water and marine botanicals that help moisturize hair, protect it from sun damage, while creating sexy beach waves!
Brush with detangler – The wind and water at the beach often leave long hair in a knotty mess. Pack a small detangler brush, like Mason Pearson’s All Nylon Detangler Hairbrush with a leave in detangler spray, like Goldwell Moisture Light Detangle Spray. That way, you’ll be able to take care of knots easily and effectively.
Tan Extender - To keep your tan lasting days after you’ve packed up from the beach, try applying a tan extender. Sun Laboratories makes a Sun Tan Maintainer, which preserves tan by hydrating with aloe vera and enhancing the appearance of a tan. Bella Bronzer also makes their Olive Oil and Shea Butter Tan Extender that helps smooth and moisturize sun-kissed skin.
Aloe Vera - We hope you don’t get burned! But it’s always good to be prepared just in case. Try Banana Boat’s Aloe After Sun Lotion, specifically design to help sooth and moisturize skin that’s been in the sun all day!

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More Summer Skin Advice

May 10, 2009 By sherri Leave a Comment

Check out this is a great video from The Today Show. New York based Dermatologist Debra Wattenberg discusses a few tips on how to get your skin summer ready!

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

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10 Myths about sunscreen debunked

May 2, 2009 By sherri 11 Comments

Happy May, everyone! The countdown until summer has officially begun! Sunshine and longer daylight hours can do wonders for our emotional health, but the sun can actually be very dangerous. In addition, there are many misconceptions about sunscreen and the sun that people often get confused by, only furthering its harmful capabilities. Once and for all, we’ve gotten to the bottom of ten very popular (but very untrue) myths about the sun. Some of the information might actually surprise you!

Myth 1: All sunscreens are the same

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There are various types of sunscreens available for different skin types, sensitivities, and lifestyles. Dr. Sandra Read, a clinical instructor of dermatology at Georgetown University gives a very important piece of advice: “Find a sunscreen formula that fits your life and lifestyle…if it’s too heavy, sticky, or expensive, you’re not going to wear it.”

It’s important to self-diagnose your skin type and your daily activity before choosing a sunscreen. If you have oily skin, you’ll want a formula that’s oil-free or “grease free,” like Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen SPF 15. (also comes in SPF 30, and SPF 50). If your skin is dry, you’ll want to avoid lotions that have alcohol in them, and instead opt for ones with extra hydrating ingredients, such as Ahava Sun Moisturizer with SPF30, which contains Dead Sea minerals and moisturizers that help replenish and hydrate your skin.

Myth 2: If I wear “water proof” sunscreen, I don’t have to reapply after I go swimming

Even though sunscreen may claim to be water proof, it doesn’t mean you are home free after hours in the pool. If your active or are in the water often, you’ll want a sunscreen that is labeled “water resistant,” like Australian Gold’s Continuous Sport Spray with SPF 50, which keeps its SPF up to 80 minutes of activity in the water or sweating. But keep in mind that water resistant formulas do not mean they are “water proof” and should be reapplied as soon as possible after excessive swimming or sweating.

Myth 3: My sunscreen is SPF 4, that means I am protected for four hours in the sun

SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor. The number next to it represents the number of times longer you can stay in the sun compared to being in the sun without sunscreen at all. This amount of time differs for every individual and with the different intensities of the sun. The number is not equal to hours or minutes and changes throughout different times in the day.

For example, if it typically only takes you fifteen minutes in the sun at 8am to start burning, then SPF15 will give you 225 minutes (15 x 15) of sun protection before burning (but only when the sun is at the same intensity at 8am). At 1pm, the sun is much stronger, and thus the time in the sun until burn will decrease. Most dermatologists recommend using at least SPF 30, and certainly no less than 15 to ensure proper protection.

Myth 4: I only have to apply sunscreen once a day

Most dermatologists recommend that you reapply sunscreen throughout the day to maximize its effects. In addition, the first time you apply should be at least 30 minutes before you go outside. (This is about how long it takes for sunscreen to be absorbed fully by your skin).

Myth 5: I don’t have to wear sunscreen when it’s overcast or cloudy

Some studies actually suggest that even on days with thicker cloud cover, that the sun’s rays can penetrate the skin. UV rays can pass right through clouds. It can actually be even more dangerous since you are unaware that the sun is doing any damage.

Myth 6: I only need sunscreen in the summer when I’m laying out in the sun by the pool or at the beach

While the sun is the most intense during the summer months, and you are more likely to be wearing less clothing and spending more time outdoors, it does not mean that sunscreen should be stored away during the winter. The sun is still capable of doing damage during the winter months.

Your face is is likely more sensitive than the rest of your body, is the most exposed to the sun, and thus will be mostly likely show wrinkles long term. We recommend using a daily moisturizer that has a built in SPF (like Cetaphil Daily Facial Mositurizer with SPF 15) to ensure maximum coverage every day – even during months where you’re not outside as much. Your lips are also very sensitive and often exposed to the sun more than you realize. We recommend using a lip balm that has SPF in it, like KMS Solperfection Lip Balm with SPF 30.

Myth 7: My sunscreen doesn’t have an expiration date – that means it does not expire

Some sunscreens come with expiration dates, but many don’t. This doesn’t mean that the sunscreen from the bottom of your beach bag will last forever. The rule of thumb is about three years, however many outside factors like heat can cause sunscreens to lose their effectiveness. If the color, texture, or smell appears a little off, toss it! Better safe than sorry!

Myth 8: Skin cancer is uncommon – it only affects those people who go in tanning beds several times a week

Skin cancer is the most common of all cancer (approximately half of all cancer cases in the US). Over one million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States every year – and the majority of these are sun-related. Non-melanoma means that they occur on the outermost layers of the skin. While people who are exposed to tanning beds and are in the sun for longer periods of time are more likely to get skin cancer, other factors such as genetics can also play a factor in skin cancer susceptibility.

Myth 9: UVB rays are the only dangerous ultra-violet rays.

There are many misconceptions about the differences between UVA and UVB rays. UVB are mostly responsible for for direct damage to cell DNA, thus causing sunburn, and thus the skin growth, which can lead to skin cancer. However, UVA rays are also dangerous to the skin. UVA rays cause skin cells to age and are linked to long-term skin damages like wrinkles and spots. Because the effect of UVA rays is not initially apparent, they are often discredited. In addition, studies now show that both UVA and UVB rays are capable of causing types of skin cancer, and it is widely upheld by doctors and scientists that there are no safe UV rays. SPF is only an indicator of UVB ray protection. To ensure that your sunscreen protects from both UVA and UVB rays, look for “broad spectrum” on the label.

Myth 10: You can’t get tan while wearing SPF.

Banana Boat Protect Tan Oil Spray SPF15 at Discount Beauty Center

This is a very common argument made especially amongst young people who want lay out by the pool all day and get as tan as possible. The biggest mistake you can make is to lay out in the sun without SPF. Not only are you increasing your risk for sun damage and skin cancer, but you are also much more likely to burn not tan! Your skin’s natural reaction to the sun is to change color slightly, so you will likely get somewhat darker even while wearing protective SPF.

Tanning oils are effective ways to increase your sun tan, so if you must use them, we highly recommend using ones that have built in SPFs, like Banana Boat Protective Tanning Oil Spray with SPF 15 (also comes in SPF 8 or SPF 4) or Hawaiian Tropic Protective Tanning Dry Oil with SPF 12. We promise, the SPF will protect you from the rays without fully blocking your color! Another option – apply a protective sunscreen first like Banana Boat Sun Wear Lotion SPF 50, then choose an oil to apply on top, like Australian Gold Exotic Oil. Remember, it is never wise to apply oil directly to your face (talk about asking for a break out!). Another option, sunless tanning (self-tanners) – they fake the sun kissed look without the added skin dangers. Check out our post about tips for self-tanning.

Have more questions about sunscreen and sun damage? Ask us! We’re happy to answer all your questions. Simply leave a comment below or email us at blog@discountbeautycenter.com.

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