Top notch Sun Care

Sun protection is a must during these hot summer months. There are a couple of drugstore sunblocks that are formulated for sensitive skin and these will do. But if you’re after sunblocks that offer more than the usual sun protection — higher SPF, skin-friendly because they have been tried and tested, and offer hydration as a bonus — look to department store brands. A little bit pricery perhaps but worth the added expense.

To prevent UV damage and stave off photo aging look no further than Dermalogica  and L’Occitane brands. Dermalogica has formulated a fragrance-free sunblock with its patented ChromaWhite system to prevent hyperpigmentation and shield the skin against damaging UV rays. Dermalogica Oil Free Matte Block inhibits oil production with an invisible sunscreen and promotes skin health.

L’Occitane’s Buriti, on the other hand, is made with organic vegetable oil from the palm-tree Buriti, a magical sun-care ingredient with concentrated antioxidant beta-carotene that prevents photo-aging.

Sisley’s Grand Ecran Solaire Visage facial sunscreens come in porcelain, colorless and low-protection facial sun care. Sisley’s Body Sun Oil also effectively protects the skin, while the Fluid Body Sunscreen provides high skin protection.

Clarins also has a topnotch line that features Sunscreen Cream High Protection SPF 30 as well as the After Sun Gel to soothe, re-hydrate and even prolong your summer tan.  For sunburn remedy, SOS Sunburn Butter has shea butter and mango to soothe and repair skin.