SPF Is the Real MVP

May 21

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How to Actually Protect Your Glow This Summer

You’ve got the serums, you’ve booked the facials, you’re sipping chlorophyll like it’s green juice — but if you’re not wearing (and reapplying) SPF, you’re skipping the most powerful step in your skincare strategy.

Here’s why sunscreen isn’t just for the beach, and how to make it work for your glow, not against it.

☀️ 1. SPF Is Skin Insurance (For All Skin Tones)

Let’s clear this up now: melanin-rich skin still needs SPF. While darker skin tones are less prone to UV burns, they are still vulnerable to UV-induced hyperpigmentation, premature aging, and inflammation.

SPF doesn’t just protect your skin — it protects your progress. Every time we lighten a dark spot or calm inflammation, we need SPF to maintain the results.

💧 2. Your Facial Results Depend on It

Doing peels, enzyme therapy, or advanced treatments? You must wear sunscreen daily. UV rays can reverse your progress, trigger pigmentation, or lead to irritation post-treatment.

Your results last longer when you protect the work we’ve done. Simple as that.

🧴 3. SPF + Layering

SPF is non-negotiable. It’s usually the final step in a long, hydrating routine — and reapplication is just as important as the first layer.

Try this:

Apply SPF at the end of your AM routine
Reapply with an SPF mist or powder throughout the day (especially if you're outside or near windows)
Don’t rely on makeup with SPF — it’s never enough alone

💎 4. Not All Sunscreens Are Created Equal

Many people skip SPF because it feels heavy, pills under makeup, or leaves a white cast. I get it. But formulas have come a long way — and I’ve done the testing for you.

✨ My personal fave?

The Solar Elixir — it’s lightweight, glow-giving, and protects without clogging. — The **Solar Elixir** — it’s lightweight, glow-giving, and protects without clogging.

Clients love it because it feels like skincare, not sunscreen.

Available in-studio or online — shop here

🧠 5. Quick FAQ: “But What About Cloudy Days?”

UV rays are still active even when it’s overcast, and even indoors if you sit near windows. So yes — daily SPF, year-round is non-negotiable.

✅ Final Tip: Reapplication Doesn’t Have to Be a Hassle

Keep an SPF stick, powder, or mist in your purse. Apply at noon. Again around 3. Treat it like lip gloss — small but essential.

Bottom Line: SPF is the step that makes the rest of your routine work better. If you want to glow, stay even-toned, and age gracefully — sunscreen isn’t just a summer fling. It’s a long-term relationship.

Let’s protect your progress together 💛