Practice Safe Sun

In the midst of summer, and all year around, it's very important to practice safe sun. Even if you are not fair skinned, you can still get skin cancer and age prematurely. So keep these tips in mind:

Wear sunscreen. I know so many people hate applying sunscreen, but even if it's SPF 15, apply it. I am amazed at how many people will risk skin cancer for a tan. Wear make-up or moisturizer that has sunscreen in it if the extra step is so difficult. You can still get some "color" wearing sunscreen, but it's never smart to risk bare skin in the sun.

Dress to protect yourself from the sun. Wear a visor or hat to help cover your face if you're going to be outside for awhile. Wear linen or another light material to help cover your skin without over heating.

Stay away from tanning beds. These are HORRIBLE for you! Just stay away!! (By the way, most tanning salons don't change their bulbs as often as they should, so you're getting about half to one fourth of the power you're paying for.)

If you have to have a tan apply a gradual self tanner or take some tips from this video on application. This is Lisa Monique from The Lisa Monique Blog, she has guest blogged for ClusterFudge in the past.
Self Tanner Application

Wear sunglasses every time you're outside. It's not just a fashion statement, it protects your eyes and the skin around them. Crows feet will stay away from you much longer if you're a regular with the shades.

These are just a few easy tips to help preserve your skin. As I've mentioned before in my review of Origins A Perfect World Moisturizer, women's skin starts to age at 23. Not at 43, 53, or even 33, but at 23 years old your skin decreases elastin and collagen production. Prevention is the best weapon when fighting aging. You may not think your skin is getting any damage, but you will find out soon enough; even freckles are sun damage. Those "angel kisses" were actually from a star, the biggest star in our galaxy, the sun. Believe me, 65 year old you will thank 25 year old you for being smart. :)