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Even though the summer is over, it is still important to protect your skin from harmful UV-rays. You might think that your sun-kissed tan will fade away, but it doesn’t have to.

The Sothys Suncare line has the right products to help treat your skin, as well as achieving that sun-kissed glow after summer is over.  This line includes the Sunscreen Lotion Face & Body SPF 30, Face & Body Self-Tanning Gel, After Sun Anti-Aging Treatment, and After Sun Body Lotion.

A French Touch Salon is offering a special on Sothys Suncare products through the month of October. With a purchase of any of these products, you will receive 50% off of Sothys or Colorescience Bronzing Powder or Sothys Lip Stick.

The Sunscreen Lotion Face & Body SPF 30 helps with everyday protection from the sun and premature aging. After application, the skin is left feeling soft and hydrated, due to Vitamin E and Sunflower extracts.

The Face & Body Self Tanning Gel is a non-greasy, non-sticky gel that works for all skin types. It has a slightly tinted iridescent color, and is quickly absorbed into the skin. This gel gradually enhances the skin, and leaves you with a natural tan at any time of the year.

Sothys’ After Sun Anti-Aging Treatment brings comfort to your skin immediately upon application after sun exposure. It is enriched with Lychee extract and Celligent Complex, which enhances youthful appearance by warding off aging and nourishing the skin. This product can be used as a treatment mask or night cream.

The last product in this line is the After Sun Body Lotion. This has a light Vanilla fragrance that hydrates, comforts and softens skin after sun exposure. It is a creamy, melting formula that nourishes the skin upon application.

These products will leave you with a natural looking tan and your skin feeling luxurious.

With purchase of these Sun Care products, you have the option of a Sothys or Colorescience Bronzing Powder, or a Sothys Lip Stick at 50% off.

The Sothys Bronzing Powder is formulated with mineral powders. It includes a bronzer and blush to give the skin a healthy glow and sculpt the features.

Colorescience’s Bronzing Powder is a mineral pressed powder that gives you a dewy, glowing complexion year-round and is perfect for all skin tones.

Lastly, the Sothys Lip Sticks are just what you’re looking for in a lip color! They come in sheer or satin finishes. Both contain Omega-3, 6, and 9 to plump and revitalize the lips for up to 8 hours and have radiant color options.

The sheer finish (Rouge Doux) applies like a glossy stain and is soft on the lips.

The satin finish is a long-lasting lipstick that uses Shea butter to hydrate and regenerate the lips.

Summer (or really every season in San Luis Obispo) should mean relaxing at Avila Beach, hiking in Montana de Oro, and wine tasting in Edna Valley or Paso Robles—not putting up with breakouts and irritation caused by your sunscreen. Every summer, I struggled with the sunscreen double bind: forego the sunscreen and pay for it in burns and permanent damage, or safeguard my skin and brace for a breakout.

Sunscreen: Not Optional

            Until recently, I wasn’t worried about the sun’s most harmful effects.  After all, in the 90s, my mother’s dermatologist told her, “With your genes, you’ll never have to worry about skin cancer!” I took that to mean that I was immune as well.  Flash forward to 2016, when my mom had a procedure to remove a cancerous spot from her cheek.  That was a definitive wake-up call.

            My mother was not alone.  In the United States, skin cancer cases are diagnosed more often than all other types cancers combined, annually.  The truth is, no one is immune to skin cancer, regardless of complexion or genetic makeup.  But there is hope!  By following the ABCDE Rule, anyone can detect early signs of melanoma.  Take notice of Asymmetry, jagged or irregular Borders, patchy or irregular Coloring, large Diameter, or Evolving shape/size/coloring in moles or birthmarks.  Reporting any unusual findings to your doctor ensures you’re staying on top of your health.  In addition, studies show that consistent sunscreen use can cut melanoma risk in half.  This is why sunscreen use is critical for all skin types.

After seeing first-hand the reality of skin cancer, I knew it was time to start adding sunscreen to my daily routine, regardless of sensitivity to drugstore sunscreen. 

Square One: Chemical or Physical Sunscreen?

The first step in finding the sunscreen for you is deciding whether you prefer a chemical or physical formula.  Chemical sunscreens absorb into the skin and convert UV rays into heat, which is then released from the body.  They are best suited for playing sports or swimming, as they are sweat and water-resistant for up to 80 minutes.  On the other hand, physical sunscreens sit atop the skin.  Because of this, they do not clog pores and are less likely to be irritating.  Physical sunscreen formulas are a favorite of those with sensitive skin.  I decided I needed to find a physical formula for everyday use and set my chemical sunscreens aside for more occasional use.

After joining A French Touch Salon’s family I found the answer to my sunscreen prayers: Colorescience’s Sunforgettable® Total Protection Brush-on Shield SPF 50— one of the salon’s most-recommended and popular products.  My summer days at the beach finally feel more relaxing!

Acne-Prone & Sensitive Skin Types, Rejoice!

The Brush-on Shield isn’t just a favorite of Patricia’s.  Good + Well, a revered lifestyle and wellness publication, ranked this miracle product as the number one sunscreen for sensitive skin.  Dermatologists are raving about this “magic dust with just the right SPF.”  Why?  The Brush-on Shield’s ingredients are certainly well-suited to sensitive skin, but its hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, fragrance and oil-free formula is just the start.  Colorescience’s newly patented EnviroScreen® Technology also protects skin from environmental irritants.  In addition to UVA/UVB sun defense, pollution, blue light, and infrared radiation don’t stand a chance against Colorescience’s blend of natural ingredients.  Contrary to other sunscreens that absorb into the skin (clogging or inflaming the skin) the Brush-on Shield powder sits gently on top of the skin.  My summertime breakouts disappeared—guilt and sunburn-free! 

On-the-Go & All-Day Coverage Made Simple

            Finally finding a high-SPF product that worked with my skin had me finally wearing sunscreen regularly.  The cherry on top; however, was the Brush-on Shield’s convenience factor.  

Dermatologists and estheticians cannot emphasize enough the importance of reapplying sunscreen every two hours…which doesn’t seem very realistic, does it?  Just when I thought my new favorite sunscreen couldn’t get any better, it did.  It’s developed to wear both over your makeup (yes, you read that correctly) or as stand-alone coverage over your daily moisturizer.  True to Colorescience’s SPF slogan “looks like nothing, protects from everything,” the Brush-on Shield creates a barrier between skin and the sun, without disrupting the look you love. Toss it in a purse or beach bag and touch-ups become easy breezy!

Whether you’re looking for a sunscreen made with sensitive skin in mind or the ultimate 24/7 coverage, Colorescience’s Sunforgettable® Total Protection Brush-on Shield SPF 50 is the sunscreen solution you need.  Swing by to pick up yours today and start relaxing in the San Luis Obispo sunshine!