Sunscreen Isn’t Just For The Beach— So Important To Wear It Daily!

Obviously you guys already know what a sunscreen devotee I am soooooo it’s REALLY no surprise that when I went to Cabo, I brought a gallon of the stuff.

I’m literally that girl who’s like in a visor (don’t judge, I’m bringing the whole visor thing back), with a huge umbrella wearing hand sunscreen & a cover-up.

I’m big on balance in life so when it comes to being outdoors, I won’t deprive myself from basking in the sun but ensure that I will always be protected against any overexposure.

So this is where my handy dandy sunscreen comes in.

Recently I was introduced to Hawaiian Tropic’s Island Sport sunscreen so I figured I’d give it a whirl on vacay. Both Michael & I really liked it for two reasons: 1.) the spray sunscreen makes life so much easier. With a fresh manicure the last thing I want to do is rub a ton of thick white cream everywhere, lol. The spraytakes like 5 seconds. It also has water protection (muy importante because I was in & out of the pool). 2.) BUT on that note, I also tried the regular, oil-free sunscreen lotion & it was light with sweat resistant sport protection. The more protection the better. Also, my skin felt pretty & not sticky.

So I liked them both.

Basically I used the spray for my bod & the thicker lotion for my face, neck, chest, & hands (by the way, the first way to spot aging is on the hands/chest/neck so protect yourself accordingly).

So here’s the deal, I’m a believer in wearing sunscreen every single day. If I’m riding my bike, walking the dogs, working on the patio, or even just doing outdoor chores— I wear my freaking sunscreen.

If you’re meeting a friend for a hike, throw on sunscreen & a hat. Hiking is a way for me to reset my whole day. If I hike with a friend it feels like a little vacay away from my everyday work, stress, etc.

If you’re throwing a poolside BBQ, pass around the sunscreen. There’s nothing I love more than lying by the pool with Michael, friends, & my Chihuahuas. Summer Sundays are a way for me to feel like I’m kind of having a mini vacation, you know?

My point: when you’re active outdoors, incidentally, daily sun exposure adds up. So when you’re outside, taking time for yourself on your own mini vacation be sure to SLATHER UP GUYS!

Are you a sunscreen devotee like me? AND how do you utilize the outdoors to create a break in your day? : )

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+ this post is in collaboration with Hawaiian Tropic— as always all opinions are my own. Tag your own #escapeday on Twitter with the hashtag #HawaiianTropic!