WRITTEN BY: KATHRYN ABBOT
Whenever summer rolls around, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind?
A lot of us would think of having a vacation on the beach, while others would think about the season’s heat, usually with mixed feelings. Whichever the answer is, both usually tend to take us outdoors at some point or another.
Of course, gaining an extra dose of Vitamin D naturally is always a huge plus. However, going out under the sun from 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. will just get you a sunburn and further skin damage. So, how do you get to enjoy things like swimming, beach volleyball, and all other outdoor, summer fun while keeping your skin safe?
Two words: sun protection.
Prepping Your Skin for The Summer (And Other Things)
Now, you can use many items like umbrellas, wide-brimmed hats, and even light, long-sleeved clothing to protect yourself from the sun. But if you really want the best form of sun protection compared to other ones listed previously, then go for the age-old classic sunscreen.
Coming in at different levels of SPF (sun protection factor) and being made with additional benefits like a moisturizing or water-proof element in its formula, the sunscreen certainly does its job in prepping your skin for the season and shielding it from the sun’s harsh UV rays. However, nowadays, your skin needs a lot more protection than what most sunscreens offer. And, sometimes, merely using any sunscreen alone is just not enough to keep your skin healthy in the summer.
For example, there are other factors that can damage your skin aside from the sun, which include pollution, smoke, and even other forms of light like blue light. Also, sunscreens can’t always meet all your skin nutritional needs, since your skin often requires more of those skin-loving vitamins and minerals than what most of them can provide to maintain its health. Luckily, there is a way for you to get both the sun protection and skin nutrition you need, at the same time: pair a sunscreen with a Vitamin C serum.
Doing so allows your skin to get the nutritional support it needs via the vitamin known for its skin-health benefits, while reinforcing its protection. And what better products to do this with than the Artistry Skin Nutrition™ Multi-Defense UV Protect 50+ Sunscreen and the Artistry Skin Nutrition™ Vitamin C + HA3 Serum?
With their clean, traceable, plant-based, and vegan formulas, the sunscreen’s wide-range skin protection, and the serum’s natural yet potent brand of Vitamin C, these pair of products make for a great way to double your sun protection and secure your healthy beauty this summer and even for other seasons as well. And here’s why.
Your Dynamic Duo for Sun Protection and More
The Artistry Skin Nutrition™ Multi-Defense UV Protect 50+ Sunscreen provides not only sun protection for your skin, but also shields it from other forms of light radiation and environmental factors, too. It protects against blue light and infrared, pollution, smoke, and even dry air from over-air-conditioned places. And this is all thanks to the rich antioxidants (derived from Nutrilite-grown botanicals) present in its formula, which help fight off things like free radicals that can damage your skin’s cells and age it faster.
Have we also mentioned that it works well with many skin types, even sensitive skin? Well, the Skin Cancer Foundation can attest to that after examining and giving the UV Protect 50+ its Seal of Recommendation after meeting the foundation’s criteria for safe and effective sun protection. Aside from this, the UV Protect 50+ absorbs and blends well with your skin, leaving you feeling refreshed and hydrated.
On the other hand, the Artistry Skin Nutrition™ Vitamin C + HA3 Serum tops off your skincare routine by leaving the skin with a radiant, youthful glow. It helps brighten your skin, lessen age lines, evens skin tone, and more with its pure and potent Vitamin C content, which are all drawn from our Nutrilite-grown Acerola Cherries. Along with this, your skin can also stay plump and smooth thanks to the serum’s triple Hyaluronic Acid fusion and Line Smoothing Peptide blend.
Putting both sunscreen and Vitamin C serum on your skin is a great way to improve your skin’s sun protection and for a good reason. According to dermatologist Dr. Steven Mandrea as per his statement on the topic with Real Simple, combining Vitamin C, an antioxidant, and a broad-protection sunscreen, like our UV Protect 50+, works better at reducing the damage free radicals from UV rays could bring.
And this is further supported by a study from 2013, where researchers found that applying 10% Vitamin C serum under sunscreens plays a huge role in statistically cutting down the instances of UVB-induced redness and sunburn cell formations roughly by half. This beneficial dynamic also goes both ways as sunscreen protects the vitamin from UV rays so it can work on the skin better without enhancing the effects of sunlight and aging your skin further.
Now, as to how to apply them: put the Vitamin C + HA3 serum on your skin first, both for better absorption and to avoid exposing the vitamin directly to the sun. Then, layer the UV Protect 50+ over it, doubling your sun protection while securing your skin’s healthy beauty for the day. With the combined power of our plant-sourced Vitamin C, the triple hyaluronic acid fusion in the serum and the antioxidants in both the sunscreen and the serum, you can count on your skin remaining fresh, radiant, and ready for the sunny outdoors.
Radiant and Healthy Skin, Doubly Protected
Sun protection in summertime is no joke and the sunscreen + Vitamin C combo is certainly no fluke either. Given how they both work well together, it’s hard not to try this out with your summer skincare routine. However, you don’t only have to limit this combo to just the summer.
Since the UV Protect 50+ also shields your skin from a lot of other environmental factors, you can use it as a finishing touch after you’ve applied the Vitamin C + HA3 Serum and your choice of moisturizer for the day. That way, not only do you get to enjoy radiant, healthy skin daily, but also feel secure in keeping it protected no matter what you might find outside of your home.
So, what are you waiting for? Get the Artistry Skin Nutrition™ Multi-Defense UV Protect 50+ Sunscreen and the Artistry Skin Nutrition™ Vitamin C + HA3 Serum to double up your sun protection today!
