UV alert! How to protect your skin

A day in the sun sounds lovely, but it is not so healthy for your skin. Spending too long in the sun without good protection ages your skin and increases the risk of skin cancer.

With these tips you can protect yourself better against the sun 🌞:

• Choose good sun protection

Apply sunscreen with a minimum factor of 30 and don’t forget to reapply every 2 to 3 hours. Still got a bottle of sunscreen from last year? Be careful, because an opened bottle only stays good for 1 year. So buy a new bottle every year, to be sure of good protection against the sun. Don’t forget your ears and lips when applying!

• Stay out of the strongest sun and cover your skin

The sun is at its strongest between 11h and 15h. Avoid the sun at those times and enjoy it in the morning or in the afternoon. Wear protective clothing, a hat or cap and sunglasses with UV protection when the sun is at its brightest. Tightly woven fabric protects better against the sun.

How to care for your skin after the sun

Wash your skin and face with a mild soap after a day in the sun. Don’t shower for too long or too hot either. Your skin is already a bit drier from exposure to the sun and is therefore more vulnerable than usual. After cleansing your skin and face, it is important to hydrate well.

We recommend the following WONDR products 🧼:

• Vitamin Boost facewash bar, Overnight Repair Glow leave-on face mask & Plant Powered lip balm to cleanse and nourish your face
• Apricot Dreams shower bar & Body Butter stick Abricot give your skin the right care and hydration after a day in the sun.

How to care for your hair after swimming

It is lovely to take a refreshing dip on holiday, but the sun, chlorine and salt can dry out and discolour your hair, making it more brittle and vulnerable. So your hair needs some aftercare and WONDR has everything you need for it!

Rinse your hair in the shower before and after swimming

If your hair has already absorbed water, it will absorb less chlorine or salt while swimming. So make sure to rinse your hair before you go swimming and do it again afterwards. Chlorine and salt will still end up in your hair, so it is important to rinse it afterwards 🚿.

Care for your hair after swimming

After swimming it is important to rinse your hair and protect it with shampoo and conditioner. You can also apply conditioner as a preventive measure before you go swimming, but aftercare is more important! For this we recommend the following WONDR products: vegan honey shampoo and conditioner bar 🍯.

There you go, now you can enjoy your holiday safely! Have fun and don’t forget to apply your sunscreen 😉