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Beauty Alert! Sun-Proof Your Skin

Beauty Jun 03, 2013

by Soriyya Bawa

Products to help give you perfect, summer-ready skin

Now that we are in the midst of a great summer, for many, it's the perfect time to add some colour to pale, winter-worn skin. But excessive exposure to UV rays comes with both short and long term risks affecting skin, eyes, and even the immune system, with more serious conditions like skin cancer and cataracts.

But you don't have to spend the entire summer inside. Tanned tones are a popular trend this season and bronzers are a great way to get that warm, sun-kissed glow without spending hours baking in direct sunlight. Plus, if you're going to be spending time outdoors, stay protected before and after sun exposure.

Here are ANOKHI's top picks to help you get the sun-kissed look and stay safe.

Go Bronze

Add a summer tint to your skin without the exposure with these products that give you a tanned look . For sensitive skin, remember to test products on a small area of the skin before applying all over.

Stila One Step Bronze is complete skincare in one bottle; the triple-swirled serum works in tandem as a bronzer, primer, illuminator and moisturizer. Each colour swirl functions in a different way to correct and brighten complexion while reducing the visible appearance of skin imperfections. $47 CDN.

NARS Laguna Body Illuminator gives your whole body a sunny glow without staining your clothes. The soft scent is inspired by the Tiare flower, which grows wild in exotic French Polynesia. $52 CDN (limited edition).

For a finishing touch, try Quo Dream Luster in Fantasy. The atomizer on the antique-inspired bottle creates a light powder mist that settles on your skin, great for accenting face, shoulders, and legs. You can even add a spritz on your hair to give it a shimmery glow. $20 CDN.

Sun Protection

Painful blotchy sunburn? No thank you! Get full-spectrum protection from harmful UVA and UVB rays and keep your skin healthy and rejuvenated from head to toe with these sun care products.

Colorscience Pro Sunforgettable Mineral Powder Skin Protection works without the absorption of chemicals, making it safe for all ages, ideal for skin conditions and (e.g. rosacea, eczema) and cosmetic procedures (e.g. lasers, fillers). The built-in, self-dispensing applicator brush leaves a light layer of odour-free powder that sits on top of the skin's surface, acting as a barrier from the sun. $63 CDN.

Life Brand SUNTHERA3 Sensitive Skin Sunscreen SPF 60 Continuous Spray is a hypoallergenic lotion that absorbs quickly and easily into the skin without clogging pores. $11.99 CDN

Clarins Sun Care Milk-Lotion Spray SPF 50+ offers extra-high protection for those with sun sensitive skin or who are exposed to intense sun over an extended period of time. The lightweight lotion leaves skin hydrated with a subtle summer scent. $35 CDN.

Don't forget your lips. Marcelle CLIMATIK SPF 30 Lip Balm adapts to changing weather conditions to keep lips hydrated and protected. The non-greasy formula is water and sweat resistant. Try it as a basecoat before applying your favourite lipstick or gloss. $6.95 CDN.

Post-Sun Care

After fun in the sun your skin needs a little TLC. Restore moisture to your skin post-sunshine and help prevent unsightly peeling and flaking.

mark. Ibiza Sol Instant Vacation After Sun Balm soothes and conditions sun-exposed skin with aloe and vitamins A, C, and E. The scent is sweet but subtle, reminiscent of a warm evening along the Spanish coast. $10 CDN.

Life Brand After Sun Continuous Spray in Pomegranate is enriched with aloe and absorbs quickly into the skin. The spray formula instantly cools heated skin, leaving behind a fresh tropical scent. Also available in Coconut Lime. $11.99 CDN

_{Sources: stilacosmetics.com, clarinsusa.com, and coolspotters.com}

Soriyya Bawa

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Soriyya Bawa has been featured in national publications including ANOKHI Magazine Tribute Magazine and Canadian Family Magazine. Soriyya currently works as a freelance writer and editor based in Toronto, Ontario and also specializes in customized web content and socia...

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