Skincare and Sun: What You Need to Know Before Summer

Summer is coming — and your skin needs a game plan. Here's how to enjoy the sun safely while keeping your skin healthy and glowing all season long.

Why Summer Is High-Risk for Skin Damage

UV index levels peak in summer, meaning more UV radiation reaches your skin in less time. Even 15 minutes of unprotected sun exposure can cause damage that accumulates over years.

Your Summer Skin Checklist

• ☀️ SPF 30+ every morning — reapply every 2 hours outdoors
• 👔 Cover up — UPF-rated clothing, hats, and sunglasses
• 🌂 Seek shade — especially between 10am–4pm when UV is strongest
• 💧 Stay hydrated — heat and sun dehydrate your skin from the inside out
• 🧔 Moisturize daily — sun and heat strip moisture from your skin

Post-Sun Skin Care

After a day in the sun, your skin needs extra TLC. Apply a generous layer of moisturizer to replenish lost hydration. Our All-Purpose Face Moisturizer with Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, and Sodium Hyaluronate is perfect for soothing and rehydrating sun-exposed skin.

Enjoy the summer — safely. And remember, every moisturizer purchase supports the Skin Cancer Foundation's mission to protect skin everywhere. 💛