We live among a generation that is obsessed with finding the fountain of youth.
Social media. Celebrities. The cover of every fashion magazine. We’re constantly confronted with the notion that youth = happiness, and so we invest time, emotion, and of course, cold hard cash into fighting Mother Nature with a vengeance. We attempt to erase a variety of skin sins from our past: excessive sun exposure, smoking, poor diet, high stress, and a multitude of other grievances that have slowly but surely manifested into fine lines, spots and shadows.
We are constantly looking for a quick fix, a miracle cream, a secret trick to reverse the effects of time.
But what if I told you that there’s a simple way to protect, nourish and improve the look and feel of your skin? What if I told you that there’s proof that sunscreen reduces the signs of aging?
It’s the truth, of course. In addition to protection from skin cancer, regular use of sunscreen with a minimum SPF 30 protects against photoaging: the wrinkling, spotting and loss of elasticity caused by exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet radiation. In fact, simply adding a quality sunscreen to your daily skincare regime can help halt skin aging in its tracks.
Of course, all sunscreens are not created equal. NeoStrata Protective Lotion Mineral Sunscreen SPF 45 is a light, non-greasy lotion that protects skin from the harmful effects of the sun. Quickly absorbed and invisible, this daily lotion is non-comedogenic, so it’s suitable for even the most sensitive skin. And, when it’s paired with a quality moisturizer like Neostrata Wrinkle Repair Moisturizing Cream, you have the ultimate protection against the aging effects of the environment.
How else can you keep your skin safe from the effects of the sun?
Say no tanning beds. I know this should be a given, but there are still women who like to fake n’ bake. Regular use of tanning beds can increase your risk of melanoma by as much as 75 percent! This one’s a no-brainer: avoid them.
Be selective about your sunscreen. The best sunscreen is the one you will actually wear. If it is too greasy, too chalky or too fragrant, you won’t wear it. Choose a light lotion that wears well under makeup and is compatible with sensitive skin, such as NeoStrata Protective Lotion Mineral Sunscreen SPF 45. I’ve been using the sunscreen for the last month and I’m very content with the results; the formula applies easily and there’s no visible shine or powdery residue.
Inspect your skin. Examine your skin every few weeks or at least once per season, looking for signs of skin cancer. Melanoma has a variety of forms and can appear anywhere on the body, but about half of all melanomas start with a change in normal-looking skin. Being diligent about routine checks can make early detection possible.
Have you ever considered the anti-aging effects of sunscreen? Have you noticed a change in your own skin with regular use? Do tell!
This post is sponsored by NeoStrata. The opinions on this blog, as always, are my own.
This sounds like my kind of sunscreen. Beauty and protection!
I love a sunscreen that’s light and non-greasy lotion but still gives me good protection,i will have to check this out ! Thanks
I love NeoStrata and have a few of their products actually but do not have the Protective Lotion! I need to get that ASAP. I did not take care of my skin when I was out in the sun 2 weekends ago and learned my lesson. I always ensure my daughters are taken care of but not myself … till now. important to take care of mommy too! thanks for sharing <3
I never knew this about sunscreen! Thanks for the great facts
I have never tried any of the Neostrata Protects but this does sound like a product worth checking out, will have to find some to try.
I think I’m going to try this!
Yes! I try to wear SPF everyday but it’s hard to find one that is lightweight, non-greasy, and doesn’t leave a white cast. This Neostrata sounds great though! I love that it is a mineral sunscreen too.
I love the Neostrata products that I have tried and will check out the NeoStrata Protective Lotion Mineral Sunscreen SPF 45 for the summer.
I use a moisturizing cream which only has SPF 15 but I think I need something stronger and gentle on my skin so I will surely check out this NeoStrata Protective Lotion Sunscreen.
I hate wearing sunscreen because of the heaviness and greasy feeling and oh ya plus the smell, but with something like this product I would probably use, sounds great, I will have to check it out!!
This is right up my alley , sounds fantastic , thanks for sharing i will def be looking for it next time i am shopping :)
This looks like a great product. I really need to get some face moisturizer with SPF in it!
I believe in sunscreen. I am pretty careful about using it and so far so good, knock on wood. My skin is holding up not too badly.
I like to use a lighter sunscreen and need one that’s non-comedogenic so I would definitely try this one out!
I’m a senior citizen and unfortunately didn’t use any protection from the sun when I was young. I really like the NeoStrata Cleansing Milk and looking forward to trying the NeoStrata Protective Lotion Mineral Sunscreen SPF 45 too.
I can’t believe we still allow tanning beds! Sigh. I hope people learn and learn soon!
I like that this is quickly absorbed and invisible, that makes a nice change from the norm. :-)
I love NeoStrata products!
I am diligent in wearing sunscreen, as my mom who is almost 80 is being treated for skin cancer, on her face. Her doctor told her these spots are from sun tanning in her early years. I look forward to trying the NeoStrata brand as I have enjoyed their products in the past. Thank you Lena for an important topic!
I love NeoStrata products, I use the sunscreen as well as a self tanner when I feel too pale – one of the few sunscreens that doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin. Sun protection is so important, I regret all my deep tans and burns when younger as I developed skin cancer & having your nose reconfigured to have cancer removed, is horrible. It’s better to be protected that to be tanned.
I am committed to use SPF every day this summer!
I do like Neo Strata for care for my skin.
Didn’t know they had a sunscreen, will have to check it out.
I have been trying to find the right sunscreen, one that does not leave that oily feeling. I think this one will do the trick
I am terrible at remembering to apply an SPF cream before going out – just doesn’t come to mind before I am out the door. Unfortunately, that means I am starting to show some early signs of aging skin. Pooh! Guess I need to make it more of a part of my daily regimen. Thanks!
I love NeoStrata and didn’t know they had this sunscreen! I will have to check it out!
When I was a teenager, many many years ago, we all went to tanning studios every now and again – there was no thought to the damage we might be doing to our skin. In fact when sunbathing we often used an oil sold as a suntan lotion. I shudder at the thought now.
Love NeoSrata! I use their daily face wash but have never tried their sunscreen. Looks great.
I love Neostrata products and will have to try and look for this.I like that itès non greasy and light weight.
I’ve used sunscreen every day since I was 20 and even though I work outside my skin looks like it did in my teens. I’m 41 and I have no wrinkles. People are always commenting on my good skin and I tell them the secret is sunscreen!
I love Neostrata.I love that they have SPF too.Me being careless in applying Sunscreen ,this is quite useful to know
This sounds like a great sunscreen to use daily.
I always use sunscreen, so this sounds like a great product for me.
I need to try this! thank you
This sounds good. Thanks.
I worry so much about skin cancer as my grandfather had it… I fight with my daughter to wear it though. At 14 they never believe it will happen to them. Maybe a product like this will help convince her, I will certainly be asking her to read your post.
Neo Strata is known for having great products but I didn’t know that they had a SPF day cream but this now makes it perfect for summer
No, I’ve never thought about the anti-aging effects of sunscreen, though it is obvious when you think about it. One only has to look at sailors and what the sun has done to their skins.
I just love that pot of plants, the flowers are adorable. Presumably these are bulbs but I don’t know what they are and I’d be interested to know. :-)
I love these Neostrata sun screen products with SPF. They are really good quality products and my skin is never burned when using them!
I’ve never thought considered the anti-aging effects of sunscreen. Thank you for the great information!
Sunscreen is so important all year round.
Both my dad and sister have had skin cancer, so I’ve been really careful. I’ll spend money on a good product that I trust. I don’t want cancer and I also don’t like wrinkles!
I don’t understand how tanning beds are still allowed to be a thing.