4 Spring Break Skin Care Survival Tips

Q: I am leaving in one week for Florida for spring break. Can I still enjoy the sun without wrecking my skin?  Shellie, Leesburg A. Most definitely, Shellie! The last thing I would want for you is to spend your well-deserved vacation time like a hermit. As you, and most of our county, will soon head south to escape this never-ending winter weather, I would like to offer you a few suggestions that will help you enjoy your vacation while still keeping your skin safe and youthful. 1. No Base Tan I may sound like a broken record, but there is no such thing as a safe tan. A base tan will not protect you from a sun burn, sun damage, brown spots, wrinkles or skin cancer. Any tan is a sign of injury; your skin is literally crying out that is has been burned and is trying to repair itself. If you want to look tanner in your swimsuit, get a spray tan or use sunless tanner. jane iredale makes a great one called Tantasia that won’t you leave orange or streaky. 2. Sunscreen By now, most people are pretty good about applying sunscreen in the morning before they … Continue reading →