It's that time of year where the sun is out and the heat is here. Sweating, breakouts, awful tans and even worse tan lines. And don't forget the melanoma!
What an awkward time for skin, and skin care. You want to protect yourself from the sun, without covering yourself in an oily lotion that leaves you feeling really greasy, and clogging all your pores... exactly what you don't want if you're prone to breakouts. I already have an oily face, the last thing I want to do is cover my already sweaty greasy face with even more oil and grease. Thank the Universe for water based sunscreen!!!
But what about the ones who don't necessarily want to protect their skin as the do darken it.
Some of you want the sun-kissed glow of tanned skin, and use things such as baby oil to catch a great tan, really fast. If you're willing to be covered in oil, and aren't as unfortunate as I am and my sensitive skin, there is a safer and less greasy way to protect AND tan you skin at the same time. Coconut oil. It absorbs into the skin just enough not to feel slippery, and although not the best alternative to sunscreen, it has benefits of defending the skin against the harmful uv rays.
Just a little tip and reminder to love your skin and take care of it, it's the only skin you have.
Xo Cally Anna Mae
