Even though it doesn’t feel like summer at all in London (the last 4 months there were only 3 days without rain), it’s that time of year when holidays are here, or at least on the horizon, or perhaps in our dreams, but the summer is definitely buzzing and the SUN is present (well, except in London)!

So I thought this is a great time to share some tips about sun protection. Tips I’ve learned over the years shooting on the beach (or in the desert), in direct sun light, in the middle of the day, by the Equator! Saying this, sun protection is important even in the rain, so even Londoners should keep reading.

I guess I don’t need to tell you that tanning isn’t that healthy or safe. UVB rays enter your epidermis and cause burning which produces tons of free radicals that are very harmful to our bodies. UVA rays are known for being able to penetrate the skin even deeper where they damage collagen and elastin that leads to aging, pigmentation and even skin cancer.

Now I don’t want to be too depressing about it, I love the sun. I adore vacations full of sunny days and I don’t like to worry about damaging my skin every time my butt appears above the water’s surface. Sun gives me tons of energy and makes me a very excited, optimistic and happy person. So in spite of the things I’ve mentioned at the beginning, I’ve learned a few simple tips about sun lotion, what to look for and avoid and what food and supplements to take in order to make those rays less damaging: