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HELP PROTECT YOUR SKIN EVERY DAY

Come rain or shine, it’s crucial to protect your skin from the sun every day – that means using a dedicated SPF product. But the cool kids also know how to use clever, multifunctional products that contain an SPF in addition to their sun cream, helping to protect the skin while also tackling other beauty and skincare concerns. Read on to find out more.

Come rain or shine, it’s crucial to protect your skin from the sun every day – that means using a dedicated SPF product. But the cool kids also know how to use clever, multifunctional products that contain an SPF in addition to their sun cream, helping to protect the skin while also tackling other beauty and skincare concerns. Read on to find out more.

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Model holding Vitamin E SPF30 moisturiser

Why is SPF important?

We all love the feeling of the sun on our skin, but unfortunately there are damaging rays hiding in that golden light.

Sunlight includes both UVA and UVB rays. The effects of UVB are well known to anyone who’s ever experienced sunburn: that red, tight, stinging burn from too much time out of the shade on a hot day. But UVA rays are much more subtle, and they shine through even on cool, cloudy days. As long as it’s light, UVA rays are present. Even when it’s snowing. Even – shockingly – through glass, so being inside is no protection if you have big windows.

It’s this frequent exposure to UVA rays that causes damage to the dermis – that’s the thickest layer of your skin – causing sun damage such as wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and even skin cancer.

Because of this, it’s essential to use sunscreen and include a moisturiser with SPF in your skincare every day.

WHICH MOISTURISER WITH SPF IS BEST FOR MY SKIN TYPE?

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Vitamin E Moisture-protect Emulsion SPF 30 PA+++

For Oily Skin

This lightweight dream cream hails from our cult classic Vitamin E range and provides your skin with up to 24 hours of hydration. Not only that, but it carries an SPF 30, meaning you can feel that bit more protected.

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For Dry Skin

Add an extra dash of SPF while also getting that lit-from-within glow we associate with our Vitamin C range. Infused with camu camu berries, our Vitamin C Glow Protect Lotion SPF30 will help you moisturise and enhance radiance for summery skin.

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WHICH MOISTURISER WITH SPF IS RIGHT FOR ME?

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Skin Defence Multi-Protection Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++

Triple Protection

Our Skin Defence Multi-Protection Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ is a triple threat: it can sing, it can dance, it can act… Not really, but it can provide 24-hour moisturisation, help to protect against environmental stressors AND carries an SPF 50 PA++++.

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Skin Defence Multi-Protection Face Mist SPF30 PA++

On-the-go

Lightweight and easy to apply, our Skin Defence Multi-Protection Face Mist SPF30 PA++ is the perfect pop-in-your-handbag product for applications throughout the day.

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What does SPF actually mean?

The SPF number on a product, or ‘Sun Protection Factor’, tells you the strength of protection that product gives you. It’s important to note that you need to choose a broad spectrum SPF, which means it helps to protect you from both UVA and UVB rays.

When added to moisturiser, an SPF can help give you an added boost, but shouldn’t be considered a substitute for a dedicated SPF product. We all need a belt and braces approach where the sun is concerned.

SUMMERTIME HYDRATION

To keep our skin happy and healthy-looking through the summer, there are some really good habits we can all get into.

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Mango body yogurt application

Dry Skin

When it’s hot outside and you need a little something for dry skin, few things are as nice as a generous dollop of a cooling, hydrating Body Yogurt.

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Aloe Multi-Use Soothing Gel

Skin soothing

If your skin is a little sensitive and you want something pampering, help soothe all over with our ultra-hydrating Aloe Multi-Use Soothing Gel.

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Face mists

Face mists

There’s nothing quite like the fresh, zingy feeling a quick, fine spray of face mist can give. For an instant, hydrating pick-me-up there really isn’t anything better.

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EXTRA PROTECTION

It’s not just sun protection products that can keep your skin safe. These four tips will help too…

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1. Leave your hat on

Whether you’re in the city or at the seaside, a hat can provide that extra bit of shelter for your face. It’ll also help keep your scalp safe.

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Model in the shade

2. Find shade

Sun-seekers, it’s OK to give in to shade every once in a while. Make sure to give your skin a little break with a nice shady spot.

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3. Wear loose-fitting clothes

Your clothes can help protect your skin. A loose fit is preferable, as with tight clothing the material is stretched, so the level of protection may be reduced.

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4. Be wary of windows

While glass blocks UVB rays pretty well, UVA rays still get through. Whether you’re at home, in the car or on a plane – don’t forget your SPF!

HELP PROTECT YOUR SKIN EVERY DAY

COME RAIN OR SHINE, COMPLIMENT YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE WITH OUR SPF FACIAL MOISTURISERS. THOUGH THE SUN MAKES US FEEL WARM AND GIDDY, IT CAN PLAY A BIG PART IN DAMAGING OUR SKIN.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING YOUR SKIN

UVA and UVB rays come from the sun and are the main causes of sunburn, premature ageing, dark spots and pigmentation. UVB rays change with the seasons but UVA have the same intensity in both summer and winter. That’s why we should include skincare products with SPF protection in our routine, whatever the weather.

OUR MOISTURISERS WITH SPF

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The Body Shop Skin Defence

TRIPLE PROTECTION: UVA, UVB, POLLUTION

UVB rays are responsible for the burning effect on your skin, whereas UVA can lead to premature ageing. Our Skin Defence Multi-Protection Lotion SPF50+ PA+++ helps your skin retain its moisture and luminosity, whilst helping to protect it from the harmful effects of the sun.

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The Body Shop Skin Defence mist

ON-THE-GO MIST

Spritz our super lightweight Skin Defence Multi-Protection Face Mist SPF30 PA++ before applying your make-up, to help protect your skin without it feeling sticky or greasy. Pop it in your bag and spritz on the go.

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The Body Shop Vitamin E

HYDRATING PROTECTION

Skin craving an extra hit of moisture? The Vitamin E Daily Lotion SPF30 is lightweight, fresh on the skin and locks in hydration for 24hr. And, of course, helps protect your skin from the sun’s UV rays.

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The Body Shop Aloe

PROTECTION FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

If you’ve got sensitive skin and want to help protect it our Aloe Soothing Moisture Lotion SPF15 is for you. It will soothe and calm sensitive skin and will help to hydrate it all at the same time.

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OUR MOISTURISERS WITH SPF

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The Body Shop Seaweed

LIGHTWEIGHT PROTECTION

The gel-cream Seaweed Oil-Control Lotion SPF15 PA++ is hydrating and lightweight, making it great for combination/oily skin. It helps to balance skin’s oil levels while providing a little SPF.

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The Body Shop Skin Defence mist

ON-THE-GO MIST

Spritz our super lightweight Skin Defence Multi-Protection Face Mist SPF30 PA++ before applying your make-up, to help protect your skin without it feeling sticky or greasy. Pop it in your bag and spritz on the go.

Shop now
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The Body Shop Vitamin C

RADIATING PROTECTION

The Vitamin C Glow-Protect Lotion SPF30 PA+++ is great for dull looking skin. Use it every day to boost the skin’s natural radiance and help protect it from the sun. Its silky formula also helps to smooth your complexion.

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The Body Shop Aloe

PROTECTION FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

If you’ve got sensitive skin and want to help protect it our Aloe Soothing Moisture Lotion SPF15 is for you. It will soothe and calm sensitive skin and will help to hydrate it all at the same time.

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Woman wearing a hat

EXTRA PROTECTION

Don’t just rely on sun protection products to keep your skin safe. These four tips will help too…

  1. Leave your hat on.

Whether you’re in the city or at the seaside, a hat can provide that extra bit of shelter for your face. It’ll also help keep your scalp safe.

  1. Find shade.

Sun-seekers, it’s ok to give in to shade every once in a while. Make sure to give your skin a little break with a nice shady spot.

  1. Wear loose-fitting clothing.

Your clothes can help protect your skin. Loose-fitting is preferable to tight as the material is stretched, so the level of protection may be reduced.

  1. Be wary of windows.

While glass blocks UVB rays pretty well, UVA rays still get through. Whether you’re at home, in the car or on a plane – don’t forget your SPF!

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FAKE IT ‘TIL YOU MAKE IT

The best way to get a summer glow, without spending every spare minute in the sun, is to just fake it. Enriched with Community Fair Trade coconut oil, our Coconut Bronze range will help you get that healthy-looking, sun-kissed glow in an instant. No sunshine required.

SUMMER SKINCARE ESSENTIALS

As the seasons change, your skin does too. Make sure you’re well equipped for summer with products that are going to support your skin inthe sun, heat and humidity.

Discover our top tips and products for keeping your skin feeling and looking healthy during the warmer months.

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The Body Shop face mist

FACE MISTS

Pocket one of these face mists and spritz wherever, whenever to get a quick hit of hydration. They’re super refreshing and feel as light as a cloud on your skin.

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The Body Shop Almond Milk Body Yogurt

LIGHTWEIGHT BODY CARE

The last thing you want in summer is a sticky body moisturiser. Lightly lock-in moisture with one of our gel-cream Body Yogurts which sink into the skin in seconds and provide 48hr moisture.

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The Body Shop Vitamin E

LIP CARE

Even in the summer, your lips can become dry. Help hydrate them with our Vitamin E Lip Care SPF15 – it’ll work to keep them nourished and help protect them.

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The Body Shop Aloe

SOOTHING ALOE

Our Aloe range is perfect for the summer. It helps calm or soothe the skin. And as it’s really gentle, it’s suitable for sensitive skin types.

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