It comes as no real surprise that the start of daylight savings and the arrival of warmer weather is met with more time outside, which leads to an increased risk of sunburn. However, no matter the time of year, or if you spend a lot of time indoors, every skin therapist will tell you: sunscreen is a non-negotiable daily.

Even if you don’t get sunburnt, ultraviolet radiation still affects your skin, as the UVA rays, which are the most dangerous, are present all year round. Wearing a good quality SPF is the main way to protect your skin against not only sunburn, but skin cancer, premature ageing and pigmentation.

But what if you have gone too far and fallen prey to sunburn? Unfortunately, this can happen to even the most vigilant of sunscreen appliers!

To help not only to minimise the sting and irritation of overexposed skin but also repair and replenish the skin barrier for ultimate nourishment, look for a product in a spray or gel formula.

Keep an eye out for rejuvenating ingredients like SymGluca and soothing ingredients like SymRelief, aloe vera and calendula.

Our go-to product for calming, soothing and skin recovery has to be Medi-Soothe by O Cosmedics. This must-have is available as a spray or a gel, and works to alleviate skin discomfort, reduce redness and swelling whilst increasing hydration for up to 8 hours after application!

Once applied, to protect and camouflage blemishes reach for Cover Recover foundation from Dp Dermaceuticals.

Not only does it provide flawless coverage, it is SPF 30 and full of medicating actives to help skin heal from sun exposure.

In the evening, apply the incredible O Cosmedics Hydra Plus Sleep-In Mask and leave on as an overnight hydration facial while you sleep, awakening to radiant, hydrated, and glowing skin.

As much as you can relieve the effects of the sun, there is no wonder product or treatment to reverse the skin damage.

The best rule with sun protection is always prevention. For proper protection, use a tablespoon of SPF30 mineral sunscreen on the face and around a shot glass for the body.

Look for hydrating mineral (as opposed to chemical) sunscreen which is packed with antioxidants to block UV rays and protect the skin from environmental pollutants and free radical damage.

Our 4 top sunscreen picks to prevent getting burnt in the first place:

O Cosmedics Mineral Pro
Suntegrity 5-in-1 Tinted Sunscreen
Suntegrity Tinted Mineral Sport Body Sunscreen (when you are sweating or swimming)
Suntegrity Mineral Body Sunscreen for everyday use.

Although sunscreen can protect your skin from this damage, it is important to take additional measures when you go outside including a wide hat to cover your face, head and neck; wearing sunglasses; seeking shade and reapplying sunscreen every 3 hours (or 40-80 minutes of you have been in the water).

Let the team at Harmony help you a choose sunscreen that is formulated with antioxidant, hydration and nourishing properties and is free from nasty chemicals and animal cruelty.

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