Let’s Talk SPF

While this is not the most exciting post, it is one of the most important. SPF is something I couldn’t have been less interested in during my teen years. I actually didn’t like it because it interfered with my tan. Now, as a 31-year-old mom, the thought of that makes me cringe. My aging is much more of a reality and I now know how important SPF is and the dangers of sun damage. Below are the SPF’s my family is using and loving.

Quick + Easy Face SPF

CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion + SPF 30

Guys need SPF too. My irish husband used to fight me on this until our most recent dermatologist appointment where he had some pre skin cancerous cells lasered off of his face. It was a patch of dry skin on his forehead, we didn’t even notice it but thankfully our excellent derm caught it. Speaking of dermatologist: GO IN FOR A CHECK UP. Adults should be going at least once a year. If you need a good recommendation for one in the NOVA area, let me know, we love ours!

Back to the SPF: Gayle doesn’t like anything too greasy or thick (he says all lotions make him sweat), so we tried a couple and fell in love with this one by CeraVe. Its a moisturizer with hyaluronic acid (really good for your skin) + SPF, its affordable and doesn’t make his face sweat and he wears it every day! I actually love this and use it sometimes too! It protects your skin while making it look hydrated. Guys (and gals), trust us and buy this and start using it EVERY Morning, your future face will thank you.

Fancy Face SPF

Murad City Skin Age Defense SPF 50

I probably could have come up with a better header for this but this one made me smile. When I turned 30, I started taking my skin care seriously. Any research you do on skin care and anti-aging will tell you the number one thing you can do for your skin is to keep it out of the sun or protected with SPF. I’ve tried lots of different sunscreens and right now, this is my favorite for my face.

I like it because it mixes well with my face products and sits well under makeup with no pilling. It’s lightweight so it doesn’t make your face feel heavy and it is so good for your skin. It is pricy but a little goes a long way and a bottle will last you 9 months to a year. I apply this after my serums and moisturizer, before my makeup.

All Over SPF

Sun Bum Sunscreen

Sun bum makes the best body SPF’s. They smell good, are easy to apply, protect your skin, and are free of all the bad chemicals you don’t want in your sunscreen. They come in sprays, sticks and different SPF amounts. Check it out, I think you’ll love it.

Kid SPF

ThinkBaby Sunscreen

Breccan has sensitive skin and when he was a baby he would have allergic reactions to sunscreens. Our pediatrician said its common because of all the chemicals that are in sunscreens. We tried out a bunch of natural sunscreens but I would gag applying them because the smell was awful and they were so thick and hard to rub in. Then a friend of mine recommended ThinkBaby and we’ve never looked back. Its a mineral sunscreen without any chemicals, it smells amazing, it’s easy to apply and it keeps my fair skin babes nice and fair. It is by far the best kids sunscreen out there.

I hope this helps! Enjoy the sun + protect your skin!

Outfit details: swim top, shorts, sunglasses, hat

xo,

Jenna