Today I am teaming up with The Honest Company to share some tips for sunscreen sun safety this summer! And stay tuned for a great giveaway at the end of this post, too!
Sunscreen Sun Safety Tips
- Wear Sunscreen (Duh.)
Quick side note: Am I the only one who always thinks of that one graduation song from the ‘90s whenever they hear the words “wear sunscreen” together? Meeeemories!
Though “wear sunscreen” was a line of advice in that song, it’s advice that has some serious merit. This is the most obvious tip and also number one on my list of sunscreen sun safety tips because it is so, so important. (I seriously cringe when I think back to my teenage/college days when I didn’t bother putting on sunscreen. Ugh!) In addition to shielding the body from harmful sunrays, sunscreen helps decrease the risk of developing skin cancer and prevents premature aging of the skin, brown spots (my personal nemesis) and blotchiness.
Skin cancer runs in my family so while I understand the importance of protecting my skin from a health standpoint, it wasn’t until I entered my late 20s and began noticing brown spots on my face that I became much more aware of the importance of sunscreen from a purely aesthetic standpoint.
The Honest Company recently sent me their newest formulation of their Honest Mineral Sunscreen to try during my recent travels to Jacksonville Beach. Ryan, Chase and I used the sunscreen during two trips to the beach and found the sunscreen non-irritating, lightweight, non-greasy and effective.
Pediatrically and dermatologically tested, the new formulation of The Honest Company‘s Mineral Sunscreen is clinically tested to be safe and effective and is recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation as an effective broad spectrum sunscreen. We go through a LOT of sunscreen in our house, especially during the summer when we seem to spend nearly every single weekend on our boat on the lake, so I’m happy I’ll only have to pack one bottle of sunscreen that will work and is safe and gentle for the whole family.
- Regularly Reapply Sunscreen
Applying sunscreen in the morning and forgetting about it for the rest of the day isn’t going to cut it! Reapplying sunscreen regularly – at least every two hours is recommended – will help keep your skin properly protected.
- Don’t Forget Sunscreen On Cloudy Days
I always think of my friend Kristen when it’s cloudy outside and I remember to put on sunscreen because when we were back in high school lifeguarding together, she got one of the worst sunburns on an overcast day in Illinois. Just because the clouds are out doesn’t mean your skin isn’t vulnerable! UVA rays can still reach the skin through thick clouds!
- Use At Least SPF 30
I remember the days when I first started to realize I should probably be using sunscreen… I used to look for sunscreen with minimal SPF because I wanted to be TAN, man! Well, now I’d much rather be safe (and, let’s be honest, prevent wrinkles and dark spots), so I reach for SPF 30 and higher when I’m lathering up! SPF 30, when applied correctly, blocks out approximately 96 percent of UVB rays and SPF 50 increases this number to 98 percent.
- Don’t Rely Solely On Sunscreen For Protection
If I know I’m going to be out on the boat all day long, I always pack a hat, sunglasses and a cover up. Even if I’m diligent about reapplying sunscreen, sometimes I can just feel the heat on my skin and know I need additional protection. Now that we have a baby in the mix, I’m already planning to keep him in the shade on the boat as much as possible and keep a swim shirt and sun hat on hand.
- Check Expiration Dates
Sunscreens come with expiration dates for a reason! Many people store sunscreen in a closet all winter and go back to using the same bottle again the next summer without checking the expiration date which can make the sunscreen less effective.
Giveaway + Discount
PBF Reader Discount
The Honest Company is offering PBF readers who order their first bundle 35 percent off with the code SUNPBF35OFF, valid through June 30. (Full details below.) We love their diapering bundle (great discounts on their diapers and wipes) but bundles that include cleaning supplies, personal care and health and wellness items are also available.
Giveaway
Now for the giveaway! One PBF reader will win a collection of items from The Honest Company! The winner will receive the following:
- The Honest Company Sunscreen
- The Honest Company Sunscreen Spray
- The Honest Company Sunscreen Stick
- The Honest Company Body Wash/Shampoo
- The Honest Company Conditioner
- The Honest Company Lotion
To enter this PBF giveaway, please visit The Honest Company‘s website and leave a comment on this blog post, telling me which sunscreen product you’d like to try most and one thing you are looking forward to this summer! Do you have a fun vacation planned? Are you looking forward to more time outside? Let me know!
I will randomly select a winner next Friday.
Good luck!
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Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by The Honest Company who provided products and payment. All opinions are my own. Thank you so much for your support!
Terms: *Eligible for new honest.com Bundle subscribers only. Limit 1 Promo Code per customer/household. Code must be entered into “Promo Code” section at Checkout. Ends at 11:59 p.m. (PST) on 6/30/2016. Valid for up to 2 Bundles purchased in a single transaction. Cannot be applied to previous purchases, Gift Card purchases or Gift Bundles. Cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other promotion. Terms subject to change at any time.
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The thing I’m most excited about this summer is our trip to the PacNorthwest !!
I’m looking forward to a trip to Bar Harbor, Maine — complete with lots of outdoor activity (and sunscreen!)
Looking forward to beach trips and it still being daylight til after 8pm!
I finish my master’s in July and start med in August, so I’m looking forward to spending those few short weeks in between relaxing at my cottage before my summers are gone forever haha
Running on the Chicago lake path and rooftops + cocktails!
I’m looking forward to going to the beach!
I’m excited for the warm weather and the good times outside and fun clothes that come with it — winter is always a rough time for me! Bring on the sunshine 🙂
So much to look forward to! A trip home for our little girl’s baptism, sunny days at the pool, the state fair, and grilling out!
I can’t get enough of the sunshine and outside during the summer! I love it 🙂
I am looking forward to weekends on the boat, my girls trip to Nashville and a family trip to Ohio.
This summer I’m looking forward to my babymoon (our first baby) in San Fran – July can’t come soon enough!!
Looking forward to going to the beach! Will be there for a full week. Should be relaxing 🙂
I am so excited to watch my little guy play tball for the first time!
Evenings on the boat, afternoons on the new play set we just got for our girls and picnics!!
I swear I am always preaching about SPF50, all day every day! I’m really excited to visit my brother while he’s on his internship in New York this summer! I always love summer trips in the city 🙂
I’m so looking forward to my family reunion in June!! I have so many cousins and it’s been two years since I’ve seen any of them! There are so many new babies and new significant others to meet! And of course to spend time with my grandparents, it’s tough to live 12 hours away from them.
I am going to Hawaii for my honeymoon! I will definitely need to put on sunscreen at least every 2 hours when I am there! Thanks for the safety tips!
I’m looking forward to attending a few weddings and Brewers baseball games!
I am looking forward to spending a week in Chicago with my sorority sisters
I am looking forward to my sisters wedding in July
I’m looking forward to going to New Mexico with my family! With the higher elevation, sunscreen will be a must!
Hanging by the Lake and enjoying summer days in the Carolina’s!
Yessss- That sunscreen song!
I’m looking forward to watching my son explore the beach! He turns 1 in June (Tear!) and is just recently crawling and SOOO close to walking! I know I’ll love seeing him dig in the sand and play in the waves and tidepools here in Jax Beach. I have sunshirts and hats for him, but so many people forget eye safety in the sun! Sunglasses on babies is not only adorable, but REALLY important! I have got to figure out how to make him keep them on! Those baby blues are so sensitive!
Love this! After having several moles removed, and having a family member going through skin cancer right now, it is top of mind for me to recognize the importance of sunscreen.
…and this is actually the last day to enter my summer Beach Essential giveaway, so we’re completely on the same Summer thought pattern, too. 😉
To actually answer your question (#tangents), I’m most looking forward to GETTING MARRIED!! Whoop whoop!
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I’m looking forward to spending a ton of time in my backyard! Playing with my dogs and barbecue-ing!
I am going to Napa with all of my sister-in-laws and mother-in-laws. We’ve always said we’re going to go on this wine trip and decided to just make it happen this year after my father-in-law passed away from a brain tumor last fall. To say I’m excited is an understatement but I’m also really looking forward to all of the quality time with some of my favorite ladies, I think my mother-in-law could certainly use the vacation too 🙂
I can’t wait to move into our new home next month and enjoy some time by the new neighborhood pool 🙂 With lots of sunscreen, of course.
Can’t wait to play aunt to my amazing nieces! Also looking forward to beach time in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Celebrating my 20th wedding Anniversary in San Diego. It will be my husbands first time there and only me 2nd, it’s been about 23 years since my last trip. We definitely will be packing tons of sunscreen and I got friend there when I went the last time.
I’m most excited about our family vacation to Tybee Island in Georgia and a girls’ weekend bachelorette trip to New Orleans with my college roommates!
I was also a lifeguard in my late teens/early 20’s and not only didn’t wear sun screen.. We slathered on baby oil!!! What I wish I knew then… This summer I’m looking forward to our first trip to the Dominican Republic with friends in July!
I’m getting married in June and looking forward to our honeymoon in the Dominican Republic!!
I am looking forward to farmers markets, cooking, and lots of walks with the dogs! So excited for sunshine and a cool breeze.
I could really use the Honest Package. I have been very curious about it and would like to try it out! We have a few vacations that I could really use the suncreen. We are heading to Orange Beach, AL and Destin, Fl and a bunch of pool time on the weekends!!! Fingers crossed!!!
It’s a toss up between two things for me! Spending time at the lake with my family, and visiting Charleston for the first time with my boyfriend’s family over 4th of July weekend!
I can`t wait to soak up as much time at the lake as possible!
I’ve got TWO beach vacations planned – SO EXCITED!
I am looking forward to spend as much time as possible outside with my 2 years old son! (meaning that I will need all the sunscreens!) 🙂 I really like the Honest Company products : the whole family uses their body wash!
I’m excited for the house we are building to be done!
I’m excited to go to Harry Potter world and Disney World in July!
This is the summer before my baby starts kindergarten. I am feeling pretty emotional about it. I am looking forward to just spending time with him and his little sister. I want to make as many memories as we can. We have a lot of weekend adventures planned and I hope to fill the weeknights with a lot of laughter and messes and just a lot of love.
I am really looking forward to running outside and going to farmer’s markets this summer!
I am looking forward to MN/WI camping trips in our little Scamp camper with my hubby and our little dog, Katie!
Hey Julie!!!!! I just returned from Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) and took plenty of sunscreen with me. However, it was The Honest Company ‘s sunscreen. I did buy their bug spray bottles and they worked great blocking all the bugs (paranoid about zika hahaha)!!! My next vacation for the summer is to Naples, FL visiting some friends in July =) And other than that trip, I just plan on visiting some wineries in my area!!
I am looking forward to going to the Dominican Republic in two weeks! Where I am definitely going to be using a TON of sunscreen (and a good excuse to buy some cute hats)!
I’m looking forward to kayaking!!!
I can’t wait for our vacation to Colorado!
I’m looking forward to reading books on the beach whenever we have a chance to go this summer! And I will make sure to wear my sunscreen;)
I’m looking forward to the birth of my daughter (any day now!) and taking my not-quite-2-yr-old to the pool!
Gardening! We planted our first box last summer and this summer I’m excited to have 2 boxes! Fresh veggies with eggs?! Yes please!
I am looking forward to working as a camp counselor in two different states this summer! I can’t wait to build new friendships, influence others and learn from many great people!