Stop The Burn

Summer’s here! Protect yourself from the sun’s ravages, says elle kwan, with this selection of glide-on, non-greasy formulations

SUNSCREEN IS SUCH a conundrum. You want to avoid dark spots and wrinkles, but at the same time absorb healthful vitamin D – yes, sunlight lightens our mood even as it darkens our tone. You want sunscreen that’s light enough to slip on under make-up but heavy enough to withstand heat and humidity. You want full protection without streaky white strips.

So, while the ultimate goal for summer, with its junk trips, beaches, and laps of the pool, is about kicking back, actually arriving appropriately attired to combat the sun’s harmful effects can cause more than a few worry lines. Here are some summer care products that will take the strain for you. Facial formulations that finally hit the glide-on and stay-on sweet spot, and body creams that balm the skin in a protective cocoon and bring cooling relief.