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Hello, it's us again - your loving but nagging Beauty Godmothers. And yes, we're talking about sun safety again!
Whilst taking Milky Chops for a quick toddle to the park I stopped in the supermarket to grab a water. (Ok a Diet Coke...). The checkout lady commented on how pale Milky Chops is and suggested "I let him out in the sun more, it'll be good for him". Here's the thing - my little chunk is an outdoorsy boy. We go to the park daily, he's outside in the garden making mischief throughout the day. He's pale because every morning when mama applies her sunscreen, my vampire baby has his applied. And I re-apply it throughout the day. For us, applying SPF is like brushing your teeth - it's neither a chore nor a burden, it's just part of the routine. So yes, my little Piwi is pale, but he's still getting his Vitamin D!
The husband on the other hand - only seems to remember to apply sunscreen when he's rocking the sunburn! So, assuming we all know the risks of sun exposure (which we do right?) , why are some people not fussed about applying sunscreen?
The common complaints about sunscreen are;
- It's greasy
- It smells funny
- It needs reapplying
- It stains clothes
Well, we've got news for you - yes some products are guilty of all of these things, but many, many products do none of these things. Just as you can find gorgeous moisturisers out there, you can find fantastic sunscreens too - you just need to find the one for you!
We're putting Oasis Sun SPF 30 to the test. This New Zealand made sunscreen is made for sensitive skin and can be used on your face and body. It's non greasy and non whitening and can be worn comfortably under makeup - and doesn't leaves those pesky yellow stains on your clothes! The number of nos in this product, make it hard to refuse - we're talking no colours, no fragrance, no parabens. It's cruelty free and suitable for vegans!
Oh and it contains 94% natural ingredients including jojoba oil, shea butter, lecithin and vitamin E to moisturise against wind, water and sunlight.
So with sunscreens like this on the market there really is no excuse not to wear it daily!
We're looking for a team to put this to the test and we're curious has to how many people use sun protection every day - so why not chat to us about your sunscreen habits. Are you a good girl and use it daily, or are you not particularly judicious about it? If you don't use SPF every day, why not?
Get chatting below!
(puts head down in shame) I can't even remember the last time I actually used SPF and that is shocking!! I definitely need to put more care and effort into my skin and start wearing it daily.