Survive the Scorching Summer by Protecting Your
Skin
The sun is shining, the
thermometer’s rising, and summer is in full swing. Are you prepared? Nothing
can sap your energy like scorching summer heat or damage your skin like blazing
sun rays. Whether you’re relaxing on sugar-white sands or hosting a barbeque in
your own backyard, protect and restore your skin the It Works! Way.
Lying out on the
beach catching some summer rays might be relaxing, but all of that sun worship
has a down side, as prolonged sun exposure can prematurely age your skin. Over time, the sun's ultraviolet (UV) light damages the fibers in the skin, penetrating deep into your skin and damaging
collagen, the protein that holds your skin together*. When
this breaks down, the skin begins to sag, stretch, and lose its ability to
bounce back. You know what happens next—lines and wrinkles! While sun damage to
the skin may not be apparent when you're young, it will definitely show later
in life if you don’t prevent it from happening. PreventAge™
uses soothing botanical extracts and vitamins—like aloe, chamomile, and green
tea—to help minimize the appearance of lines and wrinkles caused by sun rays
and other environmental factors. Plus, it leaves skin feeling silky
smooth!
Even if you’re
limiting your sun exposure, slathering on the SPF30+ sunscreen, and wearing
your hat and sunglasses you still may find yourself with red skin after a
summer day at the beach or working in your yard. Misting your skin with Hydrating Toner & Freshener will help alleviate some of the sting of that sunburn. This
cool, hydrating toner with the natural, active ingredients of aloe, chamomile,
green tea, and allantoin is perfect for putting out the fire of sunburn, insect
bites, and other skin irritants. Plus, by minimizing the appearance of your
pores and restoring skin to its natural pH balance, you can keep your skin feeling
natural and fresh all summer long.
So have fun in the
summer sun—just don’t forget to love your skin with It Works! complete line of
botanically based skin care!
*“The Sun and Your Skin: Effects.” Go Sun Smart.
National Cancer Institute. 2009.
http://www.gosunsmart.org/yourskin/yourskin_effects.shtml.