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Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Sunscreen

Wear Sunscreen.

September 24, 2013 By Lena

The year was 1997, and Baz Luhrmann’s Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen) was the anthem of the summer. I can recall so many of the lyrics like I listened to them yesterday, and yet, it’s been over 15 years.

I am old.

Baz doled out advice to the emerging generations, often offering pearls of wisdom while chastising us at the same time. But the very beginning of the essay began with the following, well-meaning words:

“Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of ’97: Wear sunscreen.
If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it.
The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists,
whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable than my own meandering experience…
I will dispense this advice now.”

Well friends, it’s officially Fall. And I want to ask you something… Are You Wearing Sunscreen?

Statistically, the answer is likely no. Because most Canadians associate sun protection with the summer months, and unless they have an SPF built into their daily moisturizer, will bypass the option to slather it on. But would you like to hear another statistic?

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, UVA contributes to and may even initiate the development of skin cancers. Most of us are exposed to large amounts of UVA throughout our lifetime because they are 30 to 50 times more prevalent than UVB rays. UVA rays are the same strength year round and penetrate clouds & glass.

Translation: You still need to wear sunscreen while driving to and from work on a rainy day. OUCH.

Another eye opener: In winter, UV rays still occur and can reflect off snow. The colder seasons mean the ozone layer is thinning out. So, there is less ozone in our atmosphere to absorb the sun’s UV radiation. Even though it feels colder outside, there’s actually more of the sun’s harmful rays hitting the earth’s surface and, yes, your skin.

All this information is making me terribly depressed. Because I’ll admit it; I only wear sunscreen when I’m outdoors for an extended period of time over the summer months. So it’s plainly obvious that I feel like a complete a**hole lecturing y’all on the finer points of sunscreen application when I have much to learn myself….

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Filed Under: Beauty Tagged With: Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Sunscreen, Rate and Review, Silk Hydration After Sun Lotion, sunscreen

It’s a #HawaiianTropicCA Twitter Party!

May 10, 2013 By Lena

Okay, let’s just get straight to the point: It’s sunny outside.

IT’S FINALLY SUNNY OUTSIDE! 

Yes, it’s beginning to look a lot like summer. And if there’s one product that is synonymous with summer, it’s Hawaiian Tropic. A few days ago, I posted an exclusive sampling opportunity for Hawaiian Tropic’s Silk Hydration Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30.

Why it’s awesome:

The Silk Hydration Sunscreen incorporates UVA and UVB sun protection with hydrating ribbons infused with silk protein and shea butter. And on top of Hawaiian Tropic’s trusted formula, you’ll also receive 12-hour moisture, a silky, luxurious feel and waterproof protection. Did I forget to mention the signature coconut fragrance? Smells like summer!

For those who were lucky enough to grab a sample, enjoy! I’m sure you’ll love it as much as I do. And for those who missed out, fear not… it’s a #HawaiianTropicCA Twitter Party!

We’ve got TONS of amazing gift baskets to give away, including Visa Gift Cards ($$$!) and Hawaiian Tropic Summer Kick Off Kits! The kits are worth approximately $75 and include:

Sarong – Hat – Hawaiian Tropic Towel – 2 Silk Hydration Sunscreen Lotions (SPF 30 & SPF 50) – 1 Silk Hydration After Sun Moisturizer – 2 Island Radiance Self Tanning Lotion (Medium and Medium Dark). …

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Filed Under: Contests Tagged With: #HawaiianTropicCA, Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Sunscreen, Twitter Party

Is it a Moisturizer or Sunscreen? Answer: It’s BOTH! (Sampling Opportunity)

May 5, 2013 By Lena

Now that the warmer temps have finally arrived, it’s safe to talk about suncare without enduring Boo! and Hiss! from my collective audience.

(Technically, y’all should be applying sunscreen all year round. You do know that, don’t you?)

Still, there seems to be a consensus that once the jackets come off and the sunroofs come down, it’s time to break out the sunscreen. However, until recently, it was hard to find product that:

a) wasn’t thick and chalky
b) didn’t take eons to slather on, leaving a gross, sticky feel
c) gave the skin an odd, whitish appearance

Sounds like your sunscreen? Then you’re using the wrong sunscreen, mate.

There’s only one sunscreen for me – Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30. It’s the only sunscreen that has hydrating ribbons for continuous in-sun moisture, which means that it acts more like a high-end moisturizer than a drugstore sunscreen. When paired with the Silk Hydration After Sun Lotion, you are ready to rock and roll.

(I *may* have used Ryder’s Hot Wheels to prop up the product on my snazzy Hawaiian Tropic beach towel. Okay, I admit that I did. A girl’s gotta improvise, you know!)

So here’s the deal. The Silk Hydration Sunscreen incorporates UVA and UVB sun protection with hydrating ribbons infused with silk protein and shea butter. And on top of Hawaiian Tropic’s trusted formula, you’ll also receive 12-hour moisture, a silky, luxurious feel and waterproof protection. Did I forget to mention the signature coconut fragrance? Smells like summer!

And after you’re done enjoying the outdoors, relax with the Silk Hydration After Sun Lotion. The dual ribbon formula pampers and nourishes your skin after a day in the sun with ribbons of aloe, which provides rich, luxurious moisture with cooling effects. With mango, shea butter and 24-hours of hydration, it will be your go-to lotion all year round!…

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Filed Under: Beauty Tagged With: Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Sunscreen, Rate and Review, Silk Hydration After Sun Lotion, sunscreen

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