SPF Shop for Summer Sun Protection & Bugs

 It's almost Summer Ladies and Gents, and it's time to start thinking about how to protect our skin from the sun & bugs for the Best Summer ever! Avon has some really great SPF products for your face and body protection. The best way to protect aging skin is with high SPF protection with more organic, less chemically options. I really like our Isa Knox ANEW Solaire Everyday Face Lotion SPF 50. I use it on my face, neck, forearms and hands to protect from the intense sun, that has the potential to burn in less than 10 minutes. I also use an Umbrella when I am going to walks now in the direct sun. This product has a mild fresh scent that protects my skin when I know I'm going to be outside a lot. 

   The ingredients in this long lasting sunscreen is Paeonol, vitamin B3, provitamin B5 and nutmeg. The Paeonol or Peony extract helps skins renewal process, Niacinaminde or vit B3 helps to visibly minimize pores, improve skin tone, soften the appearance of lines and wrinkles and protects against environmental stressors and damage. An ingredient called Panthenol or pro vitamin B5 is a super hydrator that helps to prevent water loss in your face and provides long lasting moisture by enhancing the skins barrier to be stronger. Finally, the good people at Avon sprinkle a little bit of Nutmeg extract into the lotion, to help visibly keep you smelling good and calming your skin as well as your senses. 

Other really good Face care products we have this season are Bug Guard and SPF when your outside, which can tackle two issues at once...sun protection and bug protection all in one. The lotion comes in a gentle breeze scent and is made aloe and vitamin E. This lotion can protect you from mosquitoes, deer ticks, black flies, gnats, no-seeums and biting midges. The mosquitoes can transmit West Nile Virus and the deer ticks from wooded areas can transmit Lyme Disease which is on the rise, due to more bugs being hatched from Global warming so protecting your skin by putting this lotion on rather than covering every inch of your body with fabric is also a beneficial option.

• Isa Knox Anew Solaire Everyday Mineral Face Protection Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 50

• Isa Knox ANEW Solaire Active Face & Body Protection Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 50

• Beyond Glow Sun Milk SPF 50

• Beyond Glow Sun Moisturizer SPF 30
• Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus IR3535® Expedition™ Aerosol Spray SPF 28

This next skin care option is really cool and a new product to Avon. It is called 

Beyond Glow Sun Milk SPF 50 

The new Beyond Glow introduces sun care that doubles as skin care with this sunscreen offering higher SPF 50 without leaving a visible white cast. With a formula that blends seamlessly into your skin, this rich and milky texture provides extra care that is perfect for all different skin types. The ingredients in this product I really enjoy using and feeling on my skin. It is made with Hyaluronic Acid, that helps your skin feel plump and supple, Ceramides that help protect your skin barrier (from pollution & dirt) and Centella Asiatica is a great product that has a menthol like feeling and is fresh and helps to soothe irritated skin and hydrate aging skin. 

There is also the Beyond Glow Sun Moisturizer SPF 30, that also doubles as skin care too. This formula offers broad-spectrum sun protection without leaving a visible white lotion behind. Ideal for face and body, and it has a lightweight texture for everyday wear that blends seamlessly. Perfect for all skin types. It is made with the same ingredients as the Milk formula with Hyaluronic Acid, Ceremides and the Centella Asiatica my favorite skin care product that is on the skincare market right now. 

Why you ask?....

So, what is "centella asiatica"?! The ingredient "centella asiatica" is also known as Tiger Grass, Gotu Kola, or Cica—thrives in swampy terrain and shaded, moisture-rich forests in Madagascar and Asia,. Long used for its hydrating, toning, and reparative qualities, this botanical ingredient has become a cornerstone of modern Korean skincare, and is especially beloved by those with sensitive or reactive skin. Fans say it can be a game-changer when it comes to fighting redness caused by irritation, and some studies even show that it may be an effective ingredient for soothing symptoms of rosacea.

Centella asiatica is a medicinal herb native to Asia. Its feline-associated nickname comes from the legend that tigers roll in its leaves to help heal their wounds. Rich in vitamins, beta-carotene, fatty acids, and antioxidants, Cica is celebrated for its ability to soothe irritation, support repair, and protect the skin’s barrier. It is also known to stimulate microcirculation—a mechanism that encourages cellular renewal and helps reduce inflammation while boosting hydration. See why I love this ingredient so much! I have sensitive Irish rosacea prone skin and this little plant I am in love with as far as skin care is concerned.

Finally, for full on Bug Protection that is a quality product that also contains SPF 28, you'd have to go for 

Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus IR3535® Expedition™ Aerosol Spray SPF 28

this is a quality bug spray I have used over the past few years. I like this product because it is Unscented and very effective at protecting you from getting bit by  broad range of biting insects, including mosquitoes, deer ticks, black flies, gnats, no-seeums and biting midges. This product will protect you from mosquitoes that may transmit West Nile Virus for up to 8 hours. It is an unscented, DEET-free insect repellent from Avon I highly recommend for your Summer Adventures. 

xoxo, 

your Avon Rep Katy (on the Left)