Fashion

8 SPF Clothing And Beauty Finds, So You Can Look Cute While Protecting Your Skin

Summer, in my mind, starts this weekend with Memorial Day. Which means I've got one thing on the brain: the SUN and its glorious warmth beaming down onto my body. While I can't hardly wait to jump into my care-free summer attire (see: jorts and swimsuits), I also can't ignore the fact that with the sunshine comes its harmful rays. But just because we have to work harder to protect our bodies as we grow older doesn't mean we have to sacrifice style while doing it. Here's exactly how to look cute and stay sun safe this summer.

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by Sara Tan

Active Sport Sunscreen

Active Sport Treat Sunscreen SPF 30+, $31, Amazon

The Worry: Your Skin Allover

The Quick Fix: Active Sunscreen

This water resistant broad-spectrum sunscreen provides protection from UVA and UVB rays while in the water for up to 80 minutes. It also packed with moisturizers and antioxidants like Vitamin E, Green Tea Extract, Hawaiian Kukui Nut Oil, all of which are known to counteract the damaging effects of the sun.

Floppy Sun Hat

Textured Summer Straw Hat, $35, JCrew

The Worry: Your Face

The Quick Fix: A Floppy Sun Hat

This hat has an extra-wide brim, which means extra the protection from the sun shining down onto your money-maker. It’s also made from super strong paper straw, which means it can withstand a summer breeze, but can flatten for easy transport.

Hair Product with UV Protection

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day 5-in-1 Styling Treatment, $27, Sephora

The Worry: Your Mane

The Quick Fix: Hair Product with UV Protection

Your skin isn’t the only one that needs some loving during this sunny season. Your hair can become easily damaged with sun. Protect your strands with a nourishing hair spray made with a formula that has built-in heat and UV protection.

Polarized Sunglasses

Ray-Ban Original Aviators, $200, Sunglass Hut

The Worry: Your Eyes

The Quick Fix: Polarized Sunglasses

It’s easy to forget how harmful the sun’s UV rays are on your eyes, so allow me to remind you: extended exposure to the sun can lead to serious eye damage including cataracts and even temporary vision loss. It’s tremendously important to invest in a high-quality pair of sunglasses that have polarized lenses, which have 100% protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Chapstick with SPF

Banana Lip Balm Broad Spectrum SPF 30+, $4, Nordstrom

The Worry: Your Pout

The Quick Fix: Chapstick with SPF

Sure, regular chapstick is great, but if you plan on spending more time under the sun this summer (which obviously you do), invest in one with an SPF. Not only will this banana-flavored lip balm nourish your lips, it’ll also fight off UV rays.

UPF Clothing

Shoreline Cover Up, $90, Coolibar

The Worry: Your Body Post-Swim

The Fix: Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) Clothing

It’s easy to get lazy after you take a dip in the pool or the ocean and forget about your skin. If you plan on spending a lot of time under the sun at a picnic or a BBQ, choose a cover-up that deflects UV rays. UPF clothing, like this hooded dress from Cooli bar, is made specifically to fight off harmful rays.

Hand Cream with SPF

Boots No7 Protect & Perfect Hand Cream, $15, Skinstore

The Worry: Your Hands

The Fix: Hand Cream with SPF

Don’t forget about your hands! They’re just as susceptible to fine lines and wrinkles as your face. Use a hand cream with an SPF, like this one from Boots, which also has a lightening complex that helps even out skin tone for younger looking hands.

Sun Umbrella

Toptie Anti-UV Sun Umbrella, $13, Amazon

The Worry: Your Entire Body

The Fix: Sun Umbrella

When I think of parasols, I picture my old Asian aunts shielding themselves from the sun. It turns out, they’re on to something. If you’re going to be under the sun for an extended amount of time without a hat, consider toting along a sun umbrella. This particular parasol is made with anti-UV materials, ensuring zero weird sunburns.

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