How to Protect Yourself From the Sun From Head to Toe

Ever notice how dry and crisp your hair gets at the end of Summer? That’s because the sun and heat can fry your hair, and if it's color-treated, the sun can also change the hue of your hair. To prevent your hair from becoming dry and off-color, use a product with UV protection like Alterna Haircare Bamboo Beach BB Beauty Balm ($22). It fights frizz and smells like mango and coconuts!

According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, exposure to sun can contribute to “vision loss and conditions from cataracts and macular degeneration to eye and eyelid cancers.” Luckily, you can combat those scary problems by wearing eye creams with SPF as well as sunglasses with UV-protection. The Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Circle Perfector with SPF 30 ($38) diminishes undereye circles and contains caffeine to combat puffy eyes.

The skin on your lips is so thin that it burns very easily. Over time, sunburned lips can result in wrinkles and loss of collagen. Luckily, there are a plethora of lip balms on the market that include SPF. Supergoop Shine On Lip Screen SPF 50 with Grape Polyphenols ($22) is water-resistant and works on top of your favorite lip colors in place of your usually sun-magnifying glosses.

If you’re not already applying sunscreen every day on your face, start now. Wearing SPF is the number one thing you can do for your skin. It prevents cancer and signs of aging and is an easy way to invest in your long-term glowing complexion. There are many non-greasy formulas on the market with great benefits. The Tatcha Silken Pore Perfecting Suncreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 ($68) acts both as a sunscreen and a primer, creating a smooth base for your makeup.

As the day goes on, you can reapply sunscreen with a powder formula. The Colorscience Sunforgettable Mineral Sunscreen Brush SPF 30 ($57) goes over your makeup without smearing it like a lotion would and is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes. Problem solved! Your beautiful face will be protected all day long.

You know all of those gel manis you’ve been getting? The UV lamp used during your manicure uses the same UV rays that damage your skin, and your hands are one of the first places to show signs of aging. Make sure you slather your hands in SPF before putting your them under that lamp. Try a hand cream like Deborah Lippmann Rich Girl Hand Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 25 ($28) for a moisturizing alternative to sunscreen.

Don't forget about your body! The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends that everyone wear at least SPF 15 daily and SPF 30 if you’re going to be exposed to sun for an extended period of time. You should be using two tablespoons for your entire body and reapplying every two hours. This Coola Sport SPF 50 Guava Mango Sunscreen Spray ($36) smells delicious and contains antiaging antioxidants.