Cambridge Edition July 2019

BEAUT Y

W ho doesn’t love sunny weather? There’s nothing better than feeling the warmth on your skin, but it’s so important to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays, not just in the summer, but all year round. I’m a big believer that having a decent SPF in your beauty arsenal will keep you healthier – and looking younger – for longer. Sunscreen isn’t always the most pleasant of products to apply, and I certainly have less-than-fond memories of being slathered in sticky lotion as a kid, but thankfully products have moved on, and it’s possible to stay protected without compromising your beauty regime or risking break outs on sensitive skin. As an absolute minimum, I’d encourage all to choose a moisturiser with an SPF present, which means your face will have a base level of protection all year around. I love Murad Age-Balancing Moisture with SPF 30 (£65, murad.co.uk) for its deeply nourishing, balancing effects on hormonal skin, and with broad spectrum sunscreen for protection from UV rays. Something to be aware of when selecting your beauty sunscreen products – that tends to be concentrated just to beauty products, rather than dedicated sunscreen – is the use or inclusion of retinyl palmitate. Also known as retinol, this powerful antioxidant is an incredible agent

for combating skin ageing, but studies have shown it can increase the damaging effects of the sun when applied to skin exposed to sunlight. For getting the most out of your retinol products, it’s sensible to apply at night, before you go to sleep. And for protecting your bod (without that icky, sticky feeling), I love Piz Buin for reliable hydration. The One Day Long - Long Lasting Sun Lotion, available in SPF 30, feels comfortable to apply and helps keep sunny skin nourished (£10, Boots). And for those hard-to-reach areas, Nivea Sun Cooling Suncream Spray SPF 30 (£7.50, Boots) is also available in SPF 50 with UVA/UVB protection and a cooling effect, and is easy to spritz over skin without rubbing in. For an innovative way to stay sun-savvy, Lush offers The Sunblock (£9/100g, Lion Yard), a solid sunscreen wash bar which, incredibly, promises all- day protection at SPF 30, simply by gliding on while showering. One bar lasts for three applications. Of course, with any sunscreen, it’s still advisable to avoid the

THE ONE THAT I WANT Launching mid-July, Murad is upping the game with the new Oil and Pore Control Mattifier Broad Spectrum SPF 45 (£40, murad. co.uk). It offers high levels of protection while minimising the appearance of pores and controlling oil – perfect for conditions where your skin needs all the help it can get. I tested it out on safari in Zimbabwe in 30°C+ weather. My make-up stayed flawless and my skin was protected.

midday sun, keep topping up your

hydration levels and ideally, cover up to be extra safe – after all, sunburn is never a good look. l

“I’m a big believer that having a decent SPF in your beauty arsenal will keep you healthier – and looking younger– for longer”

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