Every decade has its skin trends.

That’s why you’ll still see orange, leathery people trotting along the beachfront in Clifton. They come from a time when it was considered normal to lather yourself in baby oil before cooking yourself on the beach.

We know better now.

We’re wise to the fact that skin trends change as often as fashion trends, so instead of focusing on what’s in right now, it’s a good idea to focus on skin health.

The truth is that no matter what your skin type, sooner or later those harmful UV rays are going to take their toll.

There are two kinds of UV rays that can damage your skin. UVA is deep penetrating, causes long-term damage to the skin and skin cancers, and makes up about 95% of the UV radiation that we are exposed to.

UVB is a shorter wave light which causes sunburn as well as skin cancers.

The trick to staying healthy and looking younger for longer – and indeed the most powerful product in your skincare arsenal – is sunscreen.

Not all sunscreens are created equal, though. We’ve all experienced the discomfort of lathering on something that feels (and looks) more like a face mask than a cream. Then there’s the smell and the stickiness.

All of that before you consider the fact that, like any cream, not every sunscreen is going to work well with every skin type.

That’s why it’s important to find the right sunscreen for you.

The experts at Skin Renewal recommend the following sunscreens:

Sensitive or acne-prone skin

Sensitive skin is a nightmare in summer. Five minutes in the sun and you’re feeling the burn.

Heliocare 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF 50 is an ultra-light, mattifying gel that absorbs into the skin quickly.  This will leave your skin with the necessary hydration, but dry to the touch.

Advanced filters and a Bioshield System provides the skin with broad-spectrum coverage against all radiation: UVA, UVB, Visible Light and Infrared-A, making it one of the most comprehensive, cutting-edge sunscreens available.

For summer travel 

Sometimes you need to cover all of your bases.

Heliocare 360 Water Gel is a full-spectrum sun protection formula that has an ultra-light water-gel texture with a continuous-release hydration system. It’s also suitable for all skin types, including combination and oily.

For the little ones

Many of the sunscreens out there for children take them from small child to small sand creature within minutes of application.

Heliocare 360 Pediatrics Mineral is a full-spectrum sun protection formula specifically for babies and children, which is suitable from three months for face and body.

It is an ultra-fluid mineral emulsion which is easy to apply and spread. It has a no whitening effect and is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes. It is also sand-resistant and won’t rub off when coming in contact with sand.

You can find these and other industry-leading skincare products by visiting the Skin Renewal website.

If you’re unsure about which skincare products would work best for your skin this summer, you can also set up a meeting with one of the Skin Renewal doctors for an assessment.

Do summer right this year, and you’ll reap the benefits in the long run.