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As an active kid growing up the thought of protecting my skin from the sun never crossed my mind. I thought using SPF sunscreen was for sensitive skin and mine easily bronzed. The only time I would put SPF on my body is when we were down south in Mexico or one of the Islands where the sun was much more intense. But for the days I laid out by the pool, the only lotion touching my Ohio skin was tanning oil. I didn’t want protection from the sun, I wanted a tan body. During the winter seasons when you still need sun protection I never thought twice about my moisturizer having SPF. Why would I need SPF when I was mostly covered, I thought.
High School rolled around, and I was introduced to the tanning bed where for the next 8 years I would visit up to 3 times a week. We even had a tanning bed at my house. I loved being tan. Although most of the time I would use sunscreen during tanning, I can’t say that I applied it every single time I laid in a bed of fluorescent bulbs. There were plenty of times I felt that I didn’t need it because I was already tan. This all changed somewhere in my mid to late 20’s. Reports of tanning beds causing cancer were all over the place, the importance of SPF was in every fashion and beauty magazine, and I started to notice sunspots on my face. Luckily, I have a face full of freckles that cover most of the sunspots, but there are still spots that are very visible. I am a little embarrassed by them.
Now I believe sun protection is the most important thing you can do for your skin. I try not to stay in the sun for too long and if I do I will wear a hat AND sunscreen. If I am going for a run or a bike ride I will apply SPF on my body. My visits to the tanning beds are long over. I found beauty in my pale skin during the winter time. But most importantly I refuse to buy any lotion that is without SPF in it– facial or body. I refuse to leave the house without it on. This is why I use Olay’s Complete All-Day Moisturizer. It has a SolaSheer Technology that helps prevent premature skin damage with Broad Spectrum SPF15 sunscreen. Using the Complete All-Day Moisturizer, I know I will be protected throughout the day from the sun as it provides broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection. On top of sun protection, it provides 48 hours of long lasting hydration. Being in the sun can dehydrate your skin, so knowing my moisturizer will be giving my skin the hydration it needs is very important
As I have mentioned I have a few sunspots on my face from years of unprotected tanning, Olay’s Complete All-Day Moisturizer SPF 15 has antioxidants, vitamins E (helps the aging of cells), vitamin B3 (reduce wrinkles, evens skin tone), and vitamin C (collagen production). All of the good stuff you want and need in a moisturizer! It easily blends with all skin tones and won’t clog your pours as it is oil-free, non-comedogenic, and non-greasy. Part of the reason I used to not like wearing moisturizers was how sticky and greasy they would feel on my skin. Olay’s Complete All-Day Moisturizer SPF 15 feels lightweight. I can put it on in the morning before I leave my apartment to run around town or to hangout in the park and not feel like I have anything on my skin. Do something for yourself that your future self will thank you by making sure your moisturizer has SPF in it.
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*This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Olay. The opinions and text are all mine.
OOO I didn’t know that Olay’s daily moisturizer had SPF in it! I may need to switch to that. My current one doesn’t have SPF (but my foundation does) and I really want to ensure I’m getting good SPF protection! Thanks for sharing
Lee | LegalLee Blonde
I’ve used Olay Complete moisturizer for over 15 years now and still stand by how great it works, day after day, year after year!
SPF is so important especially during the summer!
I love Olay products! They are a great price and work like a charm.
I love Olay products! I have yet to try this one! I will def have to check it out!
xoxo
Sarah Lindner
Ive used this moisturizer for years! Love how you styled this photoshoot!
loveee this moisturizer, and this white dress is so perfect!