Skincare Tips / Sunscreens

5 Places Where You’re Probably Forgetting To Put Sunscreen

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Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world... It develops on areas of skin regularly exposed to the sun, such as the face, ears, hands, shoulders, legs, and arms..... Here are 6 places where you’re probably forgetting to put sunscreen.

YOUR EARS

Cancer of the ear is common and makes up 5–8% of all skin cancers.

It doesn't matter what type of sunscreen you use (gel, cream, spray), but just make sure you apply this often-neglected area.

Sprayable sunscreens can be easier to apply but still safeguard your skin against the sun's harmful rays.

Why not try?

hydropeptide

HydroPeptide Solar Defense Mineral SPF30

 

YOUR EYES 

The eyelid skin is the thinnest and most sensitive skin on the body and is easily damaged by sun exposure. The eyelid area is also one of the most common sites for skin cancers—in fact, about 5-10% of all skin cancers occur on the eyelid. 

The best way to protect the delicate skin around the eyes from damaging light from the sun is to apply an Eye SPF and wear sunglasses that block ultraviolet light and a wide-brimmed hat.  

Why not try?

MEDIK8 DAY EYE SPF 

Medik8 Advanced Day Eye Protect

- All-in-one day eye cream
- Anti-glycation
- Anti-pollution
- Infrared protection
- Sun protection: SPF 30
- Additional blue light defence to protect from screen induced damage

Colorescience Total Eye™ 3-In-1 Renewal Therapy SPF 35

Colorescience Total Eye™ 3-In-1 Renewal Therapy SPF 35

- Improves the appearance of dark circles
- Reduces puffiness and fine lines
- Gives Broad Spectrum protection

More Eye SPF .......

 

YOUR LIPS

Lip cancer occurs on the skin of the lips. Lip cancer can occur anywhere along the upper or lower lip, but is most common on the lower lip, because of higher sun exposure.

Dermatologists believe wearing shiny lip gloss can actually attract more UV rays to your lips. So use an SPF-fortified lip balm and reapply several times a day.

Why not try?

eminence lip

Eminence Organic Rosehip & Lemongrass Lip Balm SPF 15

- Nourishes, hydrates & Protects
- Provides broad-spectrum protection

jane iredale lipdrink

Jane Iredale LipDrink Lip Balm SPF15 - Sheer

- Leaves lips feeling hydrated & soft

- SPF15 protection

- An antioxidant-rich formula 

More Lip SPF's....

 

TOP OF YOUR FEET

Wearing flip-flops and sandals makes this area especially vulnerable to direct sun rays and sunburn.

Make sure you apply sunscreen to your feet and remember to reapply as your sunscreen gets rubbed off by sandals.

Why not try?

heliocare

Heliocare 360 Invisible Spray SPF50+

- Heliocare 360ᴼ Inivisible Spray is a large, 200ml aerosol
- Perfect for use on the body
- Dries quickly with an invisible, non-oily finish
- Water-resistant, and effective on wet skin!
- Broad spectrum SPF 50+ protection

 

YOUR SCALP 

It might seem obvious that the part of your body closest to the sun—your head—would be most exposed to the damaging rays, but we often don't think of the scalp when it comes to protecting our hair and scalp, at least compared to the skin on our face or body.

Dermatologists recommend hats,  as well as umbrellas, scarves, and then sunscreen.

brush on block

Powdered sunscreen are a great option for protecting the scalp rather than a cream, as it will absorb sweat throughout the day and will not feel like a thick barrier. 

More mineral powdered SPF's...

 

evy hair

Protecting the hair :

UV/Heat Hair Mousse, EVY carries its patented technology into hair care. The product works both as a styling mousse and a long-term UV and Heat protection for up to 210 Degrees Celsius.

-  An all in-one vitamin hair mousse that works both as UV/ heat protection and a volumising styling product

- Protects the hairs hydration and colour during sun exposure while protecting the hair from HEV light

- Lightweight formula conditions your hair without weighing it down

- Provides volume and shine

 

Evy's range of mousse sunscreens can be applied around the eyes, on the lips and on the scalp.

 

Take a look at all our Sunscreens..........

 

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Andrea Patel Dermatology Nurse Practitioner & Director Author
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