Sun at Last!

Finally, the end of a long cold, gray, snowy winter is in sight.    I have even seen some little flowers braving the cold and poking up out of the ground.   The weather in Utah is fairly unique I think.   Just 10 days ago it fell to 23 degrees in the night and only got up to 35 in the day.   And now this week, we've had two days so far that have broken records for highs this early in the year at 74 degrees.  Crazy!   It's a great time to be reminded of the importance of using sunscreen regularly.   I love to feel the warmth of the sun on my face, but I hate the damage it can do.   And though it's really critical to protect your skin all year round  in all weather  , it is absolutely essential to wear sunscreen in the spring and summer months when the sun's rays are stronger.   Don't let the weather decide whether you will wear your sunscreen.   Just put it on every morning.   The greatest damage that we suffer to our skin is always from the sun.  And it's the easiest danger to protect against.   And hats seem to be making a comeback.   A cute hat that keeps the sun off your face can be a fashion statement as well.   And this advise is not just for women.    Men  may  need to be even more vigilant  than us ladies because often their occupations take them outdoors more often.  Lastly, suncressn and sunblock products do lose their potency over time.   I like to throw out last year's and start fresh every spring.   I understand that if you keep your suncreen in a cool, dark place it stays potent longer---but that doesn't sound like the beach to me.    You may need two different products--one for face that makeup will work with and one for bodies.  Remember--sunscreen everyday.   It'll be worth it!