Beauty treasures, made in Hawaii.

Summertime is almost here and as we ease into the hot weather and start putting our coats away, I decided to jump start my summer by going to Hawaii.
Sweet breeze, beautiful sunsets and the ocean, the most relaxing place of all. The sound of the waves was like a whispering fairy in my ears. A sail boat ride deep into the blue and the fierce waves splashing against it. Where does that leave your skin?
Hhhhhmmm! thirsty and irritated. It is all fun and games till you get a sunburn. A “skin expert”, as I want to call myself, I have always been extra careful about the sun and the layers of protection.
Hawaii is a different place, the UV levels are higher than California especially mid day. If you choose to be out at that time you need serious protection beyond just sun block. Clothing with an SPF 50 is recommended in conjunction with a hat and an umbrella.
Years ago as I was growing up, we never thought that the sun was so dangerous. If we got burned we put yogurt on it for an hour till we stung like rotten milk and then it felt better. Why yogurt? the cooling effect of it and the soothing effect of the lactose and fat will take away discomfort.
Here is my skin secret from Hawaii. First of, Hawaii has it’s own great products and I love buying them because I feel that I am supporting the local economy and they take so much pride in making it. Their Plumeria fragrances and body lotions are delightful. My all time favorite is their, Oils of Hawaii “Kukui nut oil”. Great for sunburn, eczema and super hydrating, this oil is a natural way to nourish your skin without the guilt of “bad” ingredients.

A sun block of SPF30 to SPF70 is always in my bag. I lather the cream up at first but after an hour in the water I use the spray and go over it. I am not a fan of the spray only because i think breathing it is not good for you but I hold my breath, look the opposite site and walk away from others before I spray. The spray tends to cover better and wider areas.
Your lips are another sensitive area that needs a lot of attention while in the sun. In Hawaii I found a local made lip balm called Shaka Laka and it protected my lips from the rays. I know we tent to want to wear our fabulous gloss to the beach but since our lips are made with thinner skin than the rest of our body, something that reflective is probably a bad choice.

A wide brim hat is always on my head. Target has a great selection of really cute wide brim hats and reasonably priced.
Sun guard is another way of protection. It is a product that you use in the wash to add sun block to your clothes considering your clothes are not exactly a fully protective layer, especially the lighter colored ones.
Relax, enjoy and come back with a healthy tan, not a second degree burn.
ALOHA and MAHALO!!