Blog — Sun-safe

Make a splash and look fab this summer with our our “Sol Tips.” We drop them into our blogs to help you stay sun safe through the sweltering days (that are already making waves)!  SolTip: Choose the right sunscreen Picking the right sunscreen and reapplying it often are key to your sun-safe fun-in-the-sun. Sunscreens vary in SPF (sun protection factor), ingredients, and the ratings can be deceptive. When you decide to purchase your product, select broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more to receive ultimate protection! Broad-spectrum covers both types of sun rays — UVA and UVB —...

You pop open the lid, squeeze a dollop of sunscreen on your hand and thoroughly cover your skin before heading out for the day. It’s part of your sun-smart routine. You know sunscreen is important, but do you know what’s in it? We’re here to help you understand the different kinds of sunscreen so you can be a savvy sun-safe consumer, just in time for UV Safety Awareness Month this July! The two kinds of FDA-approved broad spectrum sunscreens — mineral and chemical — have different ingredients working toward the same goal: protection from harmful UVA and UVB rays! Mineral Sunscreen There...

No one knows best like Mom. She always makes sure we're safe—shouldn't we do the same for her? This Mother's Day, give your Mom the gift of stylish sun-safe protection. Give her the gift of Sol La La.  Sol La La accessories block 97 percent of UV rays that can harm and damage your skin (which we know Mom is always trying to protect!) The accessories are comfortable and convenient for the Mom-on-the-go; they can be easily washed and dried or thrown in a purse for later in the day.  For the stylish Mom, they add a colorful pop and...

Nothing smells more like rejuvenation than a fresh spring rain bringing beautiful colors back to earth. We love all that spring resembles—starting fresh and refocusing our lives as warmer weather makes its way into longer daylight hours. Find your center this spring by focusing on methods to promote your inner and outer wellness, like protecting your skin from harmful UV rays. We love finding ways to incorporate sun protection that brings us happiness and ahhh ... serenity! You, too, can create your own sun-safe zen this spring by building a morning-to-night sun-smart lifestyle. To start our day, we apply SPF-infused foundation and...

 All summer long you’ve been styling your sun-safe look with sunglasses, wide-brimmed hats, and of course, UPF protective clothing! But alas, there’s even more you can do to protect yourself from the sun’s dangerous rays, like eating juicy cantaloupe and plump tomatoes or SolFood. Fruits and veggies—among other antioxidant-rich foods—are powerful cancer-fighters that absorb UV rays and stabilize free radicals (oxygen molecules that damage your skin’s DNA) - what we like to call the ‘bad guys.’ These little radicals are generated when your sun is exposed to UV rays. Foods packed with vitamins A, C, D and E or...