Today I am teaming up with The Honest Company to share some tips for sunscreen sun safety this summer! And stay tuned for a great giveaway at the end of this post, too!
Sunscreen Sun Safety Tips
- Wear Sunscreen (Duh.)
Quick side note: Am I the only one who always thinks of that one graduation song from the ‘90s whenever they hear the words “wear sunscreen” together? Meeeemories!
Though “wear sunscreen” was a line of advice in that song, it’s advice that has some serious merit. This is the most obvious tip and also number one on my list of sunscreen sun safety tips because it is so, so important. (I seriously cringe when I think back to my teenage/college days when I didn’t bother putting on sunscreen. Ugh!) In addition to shielding the body from harmful sunrays, sunscreen helps decrease the risk of developing skin cancer and prevents premature aging of the skin, brown spots (my personal nemesis) and blotchiness.
Skin cancer runs in my family so while I understand the importance of protecting my skin from a health standpoint, it wasn’t until I entered my late 20s and began noticing brown spots on my face that I became much more aware of the importance of sunscreen from a purely aesthetic standpoint.
The Honest Company recently sent me their newest formulation of their Honest Mineral Sunscreen to try during my recent travels to Jacksonville Beach. Ryan, Chase and I used the sunscreen during two trips to the beach and found the sunscreen non-irritating, lightweight, non-greasy and effective.
Pediatrically and dermatologically tested, the new formulation of The Honest Company‘s Mineral Sunscreen is clinically tested to be safe and effective and is recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation as an effective broad spectrum sunscreen. We go through a LOT of sunscreen in our house, especially during the summer when we seem to spend nearly every single weekend on our boat on the lake, so I’m happy I’ll only have to pack one bottle of sunscreen that will work and is safe and gentle for the whole family.
- Regularly Reapply Sunscreen
Applying sunscreen in the morning and forgetting about it for the rest of the day isn’t going to cut it! Reapplying sunscreen regularly – at least every two hours is recommended – will help keep your skin properly protected.
- Don’t Forget Sunscreen On Cloudy Days
I always think of my friend Kristen when it’s cloudy outside and I remember to put on sunscreen because when we were back in high school lifeguarding together, she got one of the worst sunburns on an overcast day in Illinois. Just because the clouds are out doesn’t mean your skin isn’t vulnerable! UVA rays can still reach the skin through thick clouds!
- Use At Least SPF 30
I remember the days when I first started to realize I should probably be using sunscreen… I used to look for sunscreen with minimal SPF because I wanted to be TAN, man! Well, now I’d much rather be safe (and, let’s be honest, prevent wrinkles and dark spots), so I reach for SPF 30 and higher when I’m lathering up! SPF 30, when applied correctly, blocks out approximately 96 percent of UVB rays and SPF 50 increases this number to 98 percent.
- Don’t Rely Solely On Sunscreen For Protection
If I know I’m going to be out on the boat all day long, I always pack a hat, sunglasses and a cover up. Even if I’m diligent about reapplying sunscreen, sometimes I can just feel the heat on my skin and know I need additional protection. Now that we have a baby in the mix, I’m already planning to keep him in the shade on the boat as much as possible and keep a swim shirt and sun hat on hand.
- Check Expiration Dates
Sunscreens come with expiration dates for a reason! Many people store sunscreen in a closet all winter and go back to using the same bottle again the next summer without checking the expiration date which can make the sunscreen less effective.
Giveaway + Discount
PBF Reader Discount
The Honest Company is offering PBF readers who order their first bundle 35 percent off with the code SUNPBF35OFF, valid through June 30. (Full details below.) We love their diapering bundle (great discounts on their diapers and wipes) but bundles that include cleaning supplies, personal care and health and wellness items are also available.
Giveaway
Now for the giveaway! One PBF reader will win a collection of items from The Honest Company! The winner will receive the following:
- The Honest Company Sunscreen
- The Honest Company Sunscreen Spray
- The Honest Company Sunscreen Stick
- The Honest Company Body Wash/Shampoo
- The Honest Company Conditioner
- The Honest Company Lotion
To enter this PBF giveaway, please visit The Honest Company‘s website and leave a comment on this blog post, telling me which sunscreen product you’d like to try most and one thing you are looking forward to this summer! Do you have a fun vacation planned? Are you looking forward to more time outside? Let me know!
I will randomly select a winner next Friday.
Good luck!
***
Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by The Honest Company who provided products and payment. All opinions are my own. Thank you so much for your support!
Terms: *Eligible for new honest.com Bundle subscribers only. Limit 1 Promo Code per customer/household. Code must be entered into “Promo Code” section at Checkout. Ends at 11:59 p.m. (PST) on 6/30/2016. Valid for up to 2 Bundles purchased in a single transaction. Cannot be applied to previous purchases, Gift Card purchases or Gift Bundles. Cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other promotion. Terms subject to change at any time.
![\"Quantcast\"/](\"//pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-1e3-7hOJ_U8Bg.gif\")
I’m looking forward to my husband’s graduation from PT school! Only 2 months left to go! I’m also excited for my Iron Girl race in early August that I’m doing with my sis.
I can’t wait for a few of my friends weddings this summer! Always a great excuse to get together and have lots of fun 🙂
This was a great reminder for me- we are fresh out of sunscreen!!! We have a week at the beach planned plus we are taking our 3 kiddo’s on a trip to Canada! I cannot wait! I absolutely LOVE Canada!!!!
I’ve seen a few posts about the Honest mi real sun screen, I keep meaning to go to target to get it since my daughter starts swim class soon. We are going on our first vacation next month since she was born last August. I’m equal parts nervous and excited!
This year I am lucky enough to have been invited back to my boyfriend’s summer family vacation! I am so excited and honored. We are headed to Dale Hollow Lake in Tennessee for a whole week, which for my pale redheaded complexion, means a TON of sunscreen 🙂 !
The hubby and I are going to California over the fourth of July for a week – Kings Canyon, Sequioa, Yosemite….so excited!!!
I am a nurse who has worked weekend night shift for the last 7 years so my boys didn’t have to go to daycare . I was able to switch to days so I am excited to see my boys every night before they go to bed .
I can’t wait to go for long runs along the bike path near my new house!
I LOVE that song! Did you know that it started out as an essay that was published in the Chicago Tribune?
I’m most looking forward to some fun concerts this summer! First up – Beyoncé!
I’m looking forward to a multi-family vacation to Banff this summer and sporting a cute baby bump!
I am looking forward to relaxing outside with my dog and book after work!
We are taking my ten month old to the beach for the first time! I can’t wait to see his face when the ocean water hits his feet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We have a 7 month old and live in Albuquerque, NM! (I promise we aren’t all as wild as the hooligans on the news at the Trump rally!) We go on tons of hikes and are always looking for ways to keep our little girl safely shielded from that strong New Mexico sun. If you haven’t heard of them, check out Flap Happy hats! My daughter keeps them on no problem and even though they look a little dorky, they’re super functional and comfy!
Love the honest co, but haven’t tried any of their sunscreen yet! I’m looking forward to an easier work schedule and more time with my husband, preferably outside!
I’m most looking forward to the arrival of our first little peanut due August 10! We’re also planning a little babymoon next month to Charleston and Kiawah Island and I can’t wait for a week of sunshine, sand and all the food.
Summer vacation with my two little boys! I work in a high school and am counting down till long lazy summer days begin!
Can’t wait to go on our annual family vacation to the Delaware beaches!!
it’s finally warm and sunny here in budapest! i have a friend arriving from the uk who i haven’t seen in 15 yrs and we’re heading to the baths this weekend.
side note: one of my worst sun burns ever as a kid was on a cloudy day. glad i know better now.
My best friend is expecting her first baby June 17th. I would love to be able to give her this summer bundle for her sweet little girl! She is very interested in The Honest Company, and I think this would help her see how amazing the company and their products are.
My son is just a couple weeks younger than Chase – we are so excited to go to the community pool this summer and meet some new friends! Definitely need some sun screen for the little guy.
I’m really looking forward to spending time with my family. We just had another baby boy (1 month old tomorrow!), so we’ll be spend lots of time with our 3yr old and him- along with the dog- outside all summer!
Everyone has such great plans!! While we cannot vacation this summer, I will be enjoying my twin boys learning to walk and playing in our new inflatable pool 😉
July 4th bachelorette party in Nantucket!!!
More time outside and summer grilling!
My family and I are from Texas and this summer we are are going to Iceland! Hoping to see the northern lights !
I’m looking forward to our first summer in our new neighborhood on the lake! I see lots of sunshine and sunscreen in my future!
We are renting a house in Port St. Joe, Florida and can’t wait!! My whole family will be there. Can’t wait to lay on the beach.
The Honest Company’s sunscreen doesn’t work. I was going to order it at one point, because I used to be a member, but after researching it and reading reviews like the ones in the Amazon link below, I changed my mind about getting it. Many people who have used it got horrible sunburns.
https://www.amazon.com/Honest-Company-Sunscreen-Lotion-SPF/dp/B00L2SZDVU
Agree! My daughter got her first sunburn last summer while using Honest Co. Sunscreen. I couldn’t believe it, she was really fried. I contacted the company and received a really rude response that they were standing by their product and it must’ve been user error (basically it was my fault). Well my husband and I tried it on ourselves and we both got bad burns. I’m assuming they fixed the problem but their response really left me with a negative viewpoint of the company!
My family and I are from Texas and thanks to a killer airline deal we are going to Iceland in August! Hoping to see the northern lights!
I am looking forward to taking my almost 7 month old swimming for the first time!
I’m looking forward to one of my best friends weddings!
Farmer’s markets, hanging out at the lake, and summer fruits are what I’m most looking forward to this summer!
I am looking forward to long-weekends and vacations!
Looking forward to warm weather and fixing up my yard! 🙂
I’m most looking forward to a long weekend in the mountains with my family. My parents rented a cabin for a few days and have invited me and my little family to tag along. Can’t wait to take my toddlers on their first hiking/camping experience!
Getting the house ready for baby number two in September – and lots of play time outside!
I cannot wait to go to the beach, I haven’t gone in years!
I’m looking forward to this summer because there will be a baby arriving!
Looking forward to getting on the water and eating ice cream all summer long :-).
We just bought a kayak so I’m looking forward to many weekends spent on the water with my husband and our dog!
Sunscreen is so important to me since I have very pale skin and easily burn if I don’t put any on! I’m looking foward to going up to northern minnesota for a extra long weekend this summer to spend time with friends to celebrate my birthday! It can’t come fast enough!
We have a lot of little trips planned for this summer, but I am most excited to be going to Birmingham to see Wicked: The Musical. 😀
Hi Julie! Thanks for hosting a great, and important, giveaway. I have almost all the Thurs/Friday’s off this summer in June and July. Looking forward to many 4 day weekends of splash pads, beaches, lakes, and anything else I can think of to keep my two girls outdoors and active. I am due with #3 in September so going to try and enjoy what we can all while doing the pregnancy waddle!!
I’m looking forward to founding out the sex of our baby! We will find out on 7/13.
I am excited to finally move into our new house in 3 weeks! And being outside finally after a long Illinois winter!!
I am looking forward to it consistently being warm and sunny and spending time with friends and family outside! Hoping for a lot of beach trips!
I’m looking forward to pool days!
I am looking forward to lots of beach and pool time! This will be my youngest’s first summer as a “walker”, so I am anticipating a whole new world of beach fun for her!
I M looking forward to a beach vacation in July!
I’m looking forward to our baby boy being big enough to wear his life jacket and ride on the boat we just purchased! Sunscreen is a must!!