This is the first I’ve heard of this… a facial cleanser with suncscreen.  Freeze 24-7 has created a first - a face wash called Ice Shield™ that contains sunscreen, an SPF15 to help keep skin hydrated and protected from sun’s damaging UVA/UVB rays.  I would think that the SPF protection would just wash off but the new technology allows Ice Shield™ to bind the sunscreen to the skin while the cleansing washes away dirt and impurities. I would probably recommend sudsing it up for a few minutes to let Ice Shield™ do it’s magic.

Tanning under the hot rays is not really recommended nowadays but does this mean that we are going to stop doing it?   Imedeen, I guess knows the answer to this because they have come out with a pill you pop - the Tan Optimizer  which increases melanin production (the pigment that makes us tan), therefore increasing your tan potential.  Patented delivery system and vitamins C, E, Beta Carotene and Lecithin. One capsule a day is all you need.  Don’t forget sunscreen is still a must.

Sunburned skin is no fun but thankfully there are some products out there to come to our rescue.  Here’s a few of may favorites.  Cool-Aid by Sircuit Skin contains aloe, tea tree oil, vitamin E and Bisabolol which contains some healing properties to help red inflammed skin calm down.

If you are a fruit lover you may want to try Actifirm’s Hot Stop.  This after sun reliever contains some tastey fruits like watermelon, banana, papaya, pineapple and mango but also includes Japan’s mucor miehei and shiitake mushrooms. All products combined help bring relief to sunburned skin.

If you want a creamer solution try Acqua Cures - a vitamin milk combination that hydrates and replenishes the skin.  Acqua Cures contains active minerals that help to draw out the heat and redness.

Hopefully you won’t need these products because you will always remember to apply your sunscreen, but just incase, know that there is help.

There are so many great suncare products out there and still alot of people don’t apply it everyday as they should.  MD Skincare therefore found a way to package sun protection where there is no mess and easy application.  Sunscreen Pads that come in a convenient travel size pack.  No bulky bottles or cream to deal with.  Could it be any easier?  Great compact size so it’s easy to carry with you anywhere you go - the perfect travel companion. The Sunscreen Pads also contain Vitamin C, antioxidants and a UVA/UVB SPF 30 protection.  Incase you don’t know - UVA is the aging rays and UVB is the burn rays. MD Skincare Sunscreen Pads absorb quickly and leave no sticky feeling. 

We all love the sun.  How it makes us feel and look, like a bronzed beauty and we all know how beneficial the Vitamin D from the sun is.  It’s too bad that too much sun is also the number one cause of premature wrinkles and can make us look like a Shar-Pei.  The summer is nearing and so is making sure we have adequate sun protection on hand and you can never have enough. Therefore Sephora has created the Sun Safety Kit which contains 8 travel-size sun protection products for the face and body from leading skin care brands.

The Sun Safety Kit includes brands like Murad Waterproof Sunblock SPF 30, Bliss Sunban Face SPF 30+, Clarins Sun Wrinkle Control Eye Contour Care SPF 30,  Juice Beauty SPF 15 Tinted Lip Moisturizer, Peter Thomas Roth Max Sheer All Day Defense Moisture Lotion SPF 30, Korres Natural Products Watermelon Sunscreen Face Cream SPF 30, Cosmedicine Global Health Face SPF 30, and a DDF Glossy Lip Therapy SPF 15.

Net Profits will go to the Skin Cancer Foundation. 

The Sephora Sun Safety Kit is a limited edition so get yours today!

Here’s a great little gadget for those of you who love to stay out in the sun for long hours.  It’s the UV Hawk and it tells you how long you can stay in the sun before you start to burn.  There are 4 different skin tone options for you to choose from and you enter the number of the sunblock protection you are using. There is also an alarm that sounds if you exceed the sun exposure limit for your settings.  For more information on the UV Hawk visit http://www.smarthome.com/.

Did you know that there are certain foods that can protect you from the sun’s harmful UV rays? Well according to www.skincare-news.com skincare studies have shown that your body can act as a UV blocker based on certain foods that you eat.  Does this mean that you can stop applying your daily sunscreen… NO.  But the nutrients that are found in these foods can prevent you from getting skin cancer by strengthening your skin cells.  So what are these sun protecting foods?  Click here to find out.

Victoria Secret is being sued by a Long Island, NY customer over a bikini she was wearing at the beach.  The woman fell asleep wearing a bathing suit that had metal rings on the top.  Since metal absorbs the heat from the sun it ended up burning her chest and permanently scarring her. She has sued Victoria Secret for $2 million!  Well.. there’s one thing we can learn from this story do not buy bikinis with metal!

FusionBeauty’s first and only at home GlowFusion Airglow Airbrush Gun for sexy shimmery skin without the sun.  The easy to use airglow gun blows out a sheer, vapor-light mist with a cocoa-infused GlowFusion Micro-Nutrient Tinted Protein that dries on contact.  No streaks and no stains!  I would probably recommend some help with the hard to reach places. Can be purchased at Sephora

Sun protection is a must now a days, especially if you want to age gracefully - no wrinkles, sun spots or skin damage as well as avoid skin cancer. We are told to never leave home without using an SPF of 15 or higher on our faces.  What I love about Colorscience’s Sunforgettable SPF 30 is that it goes on easy and has alot of coverage… even those hard to reach places.  Sunforgettable goes on clear and offers instant protection from the Sun’s harmful rays.  The mineral powder is pure and without additives, it does not clog the pores, is water-resistant and good for all skin types. What I also like about Colorscience is the fact that a alot of research goes behind their products and their use of nanotechnology is extensive.  Sunforgettable protects from UVA, UVB and infared rays.  Great for men, women and children.