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5 UV Mistakes You're Making Right Now

Five common sun-protection mistakes and how to fix them
By Carla Snuggs 

Summer is right around the corner! It goes without saying that of the most important things you can do when you’re enjoying the summer weather  is to protect your skin, eyes and hair. So you apply your favorite sunscreen and head outdoors. But wait – could you be making common sun-protection mistakes? Here are five UV mistakes you may be making:

1. Ditching Sunscreen on Cloudy Days

 If you think a cloudy day means it’s safe to be UV-protection free, think again! You can get just as much UV exposure when it is cloudy, as you can on a bright, clear day. Make sure to cover up and apply a board spectrum sunscreen like AVEENO® PROTECT+ HYDRATE® Lotion Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 30, even if it’s cloudy. 

2.  Not Protecting Your Eyes

It is just as important to protect our eyes as it is our skin. The effects of UV exposure to the eyes are mostly cumulative and can cause irreversible harm to the eye if it is left unprotected or under protected. For comprehensive protection, consider the triad of protection: A hat with a brim, UV blocking sunglasses that have a wrap or wider temples on the sides, and for contact lens wearers, UV blocking contact lenses such as ACUVUE® OASYS® Brand Contact Lenses, which has the highest level of UV blocking in a contact lens.

 3.   Relying Solely on Your Makeup

More is better when it comes to sun protection and while your makeup may contain SPF, it is not enough. For optimal protection, prime your skin with a tinted color correcting cream containing broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection like NEOVA DNA Damage Control SILC SHEER 2.0 [Broad Spectrum SPF 40], before applying foundation. 

 4.  Ignoring Expiration Dates

 Yes, your sunscreen has an expiration date and it does matter! Using sunscreen that is past its expiration date, will result in less effective protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays. To make sure your sunscreen is in tip-top-shape, also check out the label’s suggested storage condition.

 5.    Getting Into a Hairy Situation

Sun protection is a head-to-toe affair and no part of your body should be left out this summer – including your hair! When it comes to hair, over exposure to UV rays can result in faded color, brittle shafts and split ends. To keep your locks looking luscious, use products that protect from damage caused by sun exposure. 

Purchase: AVEENO® PROTECT+ HYDRATE® Lotion Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 // ACUVUE® OASYS® Brand Contact Lenses // NEOVA DNA Damage Control SILC SHEER 2.0 [Broad Spectrum SPF 40] 

Feature Image courtesy of Onetwosurf.com

Some products received for editorial consideration//all opinions are my own

Have you made any of the above sunscreen protection mistakes? Comment below! 

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PostedJune 16, 2014
AuthorCarla Snuggs
CategoriesSkincare
Tagssunscreen, sun protection, sunless tanning, UV Mistakes, UV, sun care, summer
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