Stick Your Face with SmartShield

Did you know the incidence of melanoma (a deadly form of skin cancer) is on the rise, and an estimated 8,600 people in the U.S. died from melanoma last year? About 80 percent of the aging that dermatologists see is due to excess sun exposure since it can break down the collagen and elastin in your skin and cause more wrinkles.

Ouch! Let's talk safe sun, which needs to be a focus year-round not only in the summer. Put aside the idea that you can't wear sunscreen on your face if you have oily skin -- let me introduce you to SmartShield Face Stick. This skin care product doesn't leave a white film on the skin, won't cause breakouts or an overly-shiny face and can be applied seamlessly over or under makeup.

SmartShield sent me their new Face Stick to try on myself and my kids. It was perfect timing as my kids were going to day camp every day, where they spend most of their time sweating outdoors with an occasional dip in the pool. SmartShield Face Stick is SPF 30, eco-friendly, oil-free and made with aloe vera & vitamins A & E. The face stick went on dry and provided my kids great protection from the sun, wind and sweat. The Face Stick contains zinc oxide, which will help block UVA light so that you don't accumulate more UV damage. It's reasonable priced at $6 and easy fits on your purse or kid's backpack.

Here are some additional safe sun tips for healthy skin:
• Apply a shot glass full of sunscreen to cover your whole body (at least SPF 15 daily and for prolonged sun exposure, use a water resistant SPF 30 formula) and reapply every one to two hours while outdoors.
• If you're spending a lot of time outside -- especially during peak sun hours -- wear a large brimmed hat in addition to sunscreen to completely shield your face and hair from sun damage.