today at work I was asked to mock up some fun summer sun tips. I thought I should share them all with you here since we are all caught in the throes of summer as I type.

SUMMER SUN TIPS:
1. Stay Safe: Apply sunscreen 20 to 30 minutes before catching some rays for utmost effectiveness.
2. Cloudy Caution: Overcast might look dull, but your skin won’t know the difference. The sun still passes through clouds with the same harmful UVA and UVB rays.
3. Age Awareness: Sun damage is the leading cause of premature skin aging. Make sure to apply sunscreen to your face, too!
4. Be Aware of What You Wear: Remember that your clothes won’t fully protect you. Loosely woven fabrics are no better at warding off harmful rays than a low SPF.
5. Lavish Lips: Use a lip balm with at least an SPF 15 and remember to reapply every two hours for maximum protection. Lip balms can also be used in other sensitive areas such as under your eyes, the tip of your nose and the tops of your ears.
6. Socialite Style: The bigger the better when it comes to sunglasses. Larger frames help protect the skin around the eye as well as the eye itself.
7. Glossy, Glossy: Leave the baby oil and lip gloss at home. High-shine products increase the sun’s ability to penetrate deeper into your skin causing long term effects.
8. Over and Over Again: Reapply sunscreen every 60-90 minutes as most lotions aren’t made to last all day. Waterproof sunscreen isn’t any different when it comes to reapplying.
9. Wet and Wild: Stay hydrated with a bottle of H20 to keep yourself feeling fresh in the summertime heat.
10. Hot and Cold: Sun exposure can cause a pesky cold sore to flare up! Keep in mind to protect your lips in the sun and use Abreva afterwards to shorten healing time and the duration of your cold sore symptoms.
11. Mirror, Mirror: Water can reflect sun from below and cause you to get some sun where the sun really doesn’t shine. Remember to be aware of reflective surfaces around you when outside.


and for good measure, I found this photo recently added to our company server: