Sunscreen isn’t the only protection.
There are more ways than topical SPF to protect your skin from the sun. Cohen’s beach vacation packing list includes a hat, a cover-up, and sunglasses with UV protection. If you know you’re prone to getting a burn, opt for chilling underneath an umbrella versus tanning in the sun.
Replace all your moisturizers with SPF.
Getting your daily sunscreen fix is as simple as a basic product swap. Instead of using just plain moisturizer in the morning, get one with SPF built in. Cohen takes it a step further and packs her sunscreen for frequent touch-ups. “I wear SPF 60 every day. I carry it with me, just like I have hand sanitizer in my purse, I have a small tube of sunscreen,” she said. “I think its important to make it a priority in the same way you brush your teeth and our hair and wash our face.” Try replacing your travel hand cream with Deborah Lippmann Rich Girl Hand Cream ($28), which has SPF 25.
Don’t get a sunburn – seriously.
One bad burn can double your chances of getting melanoma. “Your cells are so badly damaged that they’re determined to kill themselves instead of potentially replicating with that genetic mutation,” Cohen said. “When I had it explained to me that way it was so eye-opening.” Yeah, we’ll be packing a full-on shroud the next time we hit the sand.
