Sephora has a fabulous offering for summer sun protection. For $25 you get a $95 value pack of 12 sample size products:
The Sun Safe Kit contains:
– 0.14 oz Murad Essential-C Eye Cream SPF 15
– 0.23 oz DDF Ultra-Lite Oil-Free Moisturizing Dew UV Moisturizer SPF 15
– 0.10 oz Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25 in Lemon and Chamomile
– 0.25 oz Peter Thomas Roth Max Sheer All Day Defense Lotion SPF 30
– 0.16 oz Kate Somerville Protect SPF 55 Serum Sunscreen
– 0.27 oz Clarins Delectable Self Tanning Mousse SPF 15
– 0.16 oz Cover FX BritePrep FX Brightening Foundation Primer & Photo-Aging Defense SPF 50
– 0.34 oz Bliss Best of Skintentions Daily Moisturizer SPF 15
– 0.23 oz Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream SPF 60 PA+++
– 0.25 oz Ole Henriksen Herbal Day Cream SPF 15
– 0.25 oz Smashbox Photo Finish UVA/UVB SPF 15
– 0.02 oz Bare Escentuals BareMinerals Multi-tasking Face SPF 20 in Summer Bisque
– Pink Sephora makeup bag
– 2 x single-use UVSunSense UV monitoring bracelets
I plan to pick up this kit as a way to try new products and also make sun safety a little funner.
Harmful sun rays (both UVA and UVB) can cause irregularities which could lead to skin cancer. Once fall hits and our tan slowly fade, we notice newborn moles that never existed before!
The good news is that such moles are easily removed, and easily detected. A few pointers to avoid potentially harmful irregularities are to use sunscreen on a daily basis (even on a rainy day) and to check your body on a monthly basis to monitor changes. Taking these simple precautionary measures may reap significant benefits.
If you’re curious as to how to monitor changes on your skin, follow the ABCD rule to determine which moles may need to be evaluated by an expert.
Asymmetry
Border Irregularity
Color Changes
Diameters Bigger than 5 Millimeters
If you notice changes or are skeptical about an irregular mole, it’s best to seek a dermatologist for an expert opinion. If a harmful mole is discovered, it can be removed on the spot. (source: Dr. Kenneth Beer, MD, dermatology)