“Mirror, mirror upon the wall, who is the fairest fair of all?”
“Why yes, mirror, that would be me.”
If you’re a fair skinned redhead, you most likely have had this conversation with an inanimate object, any object with a somewhat reflective sheen, as you hurriedly lather on the SPF while at the community pool, amusement park, beach or any other outdoor excursion that will surely result in the incineration of your alabaster skin without the proper precautionary steps.
READ: ‘REDHEAD FRIENDLY’ SUNSCREEN FOR EVERY OCCASION
We are trained at a young age about the importance of skin care and adequate sun protection, to avoid crustacean resemblance, unsightly wrinkles, premature aging, and the most serious offender of all, skin cancer.
If you fancy a sunscreen makeover, or genuinely need guidance navigating through the saturated market of sunscreen products read on, as I introduce you to three (almost) magical sunscreens that promise to protect and serve with added benefits:
Fit for: The Organic Queen
Native Maui Organic Sunscreen is fit for the environmentally conscious, organic lifestyle kind of redhead. The formula is chemical-free and features only organic ingredients.
Antioxidant-rich Organic Fragrance Free Sunscreen SPF 50 is my formula of choice. Serving a dual purpose, this organic sunscreen provides protection against UV rays and harmful additives present in the majority of sunscreens on the market. Rich in antioxidants and moisturizing properties, Native Maui products are composed of naturally and organically sourced ingredients, essential oils, botanical and fruit extracts and vitamins.
Apply in an upward motion to the face and neck daily, reapplying after swimming or sweating.
Featured Product: Native Maui Organic Sunscreen
Fit for: The Fragrance Fanatic Fancy
A sunscreen that is comparable to a perfume, as opposed to coconut oil? SolScents is your soulmate. This line of sunscreen offers a light formula with a variety of fresh fragrances. The sunscreen purveyor presents a unique campaign, called Seven Scents, Seven Causes.
Each brightly packaged, fragranced sunscreen purchase contributes funds towards charities.
Featured Product: SolScents
Fit for: The Opponent of Oily Ointments
Do you cringe when applying sunscreen because of the pore clogging oily mess soon to cover your sensitive skin? Neutrogena’s Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 100+ is the best solution for all of your ointment woes.
It has been in several articles on How to be a Redhead and for a good reason! Its light, fresh scent is fast-absorbing, water resistant and lightweight, and did I mention, dry to the touch. Neutrogena’s Dry-Touch technology leaves skin feeling fresh and oil free, thanks to the Helioplex technologies that deliver broad spectrum protection.
Featured Product: Neutrogena’s Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 100+
Remember reds, don’t forget to lather up with a proper SPF this season to keep that reflection fair and fabulous!