SUMMER’S COMING

You can burn even on a cloudy day.

TRUE, you can, cloud only blocks some of the sun’s rays. Depending on type and thickness of cloud it may only block a third of the UV rays.

Using a moisturiser or foundation with SPF (sun protection factor) all year round will help provide protection.

TRUE.

I can’t get skin cancer because my routine work/hobby/holiday doesn’t include any outdoor activities.

NOT TRUE, brief exposure all year round can add up to significant damage for fair skinned people. UV rays can pass through glass so driving during the day can expose arms and hands to harm. Such cumulative exposures are linked to squamous cell cancer which although not as serious as melanoma is believed to account for up to 20% of skin cancer deaths.

Taking certain medications may increase your risk of sunburn.

TRUE, certain medications can increase the photosensitivity of skin.

If I wear a higher SPF I can stay out in the sun for longer.

NOT TRUE, wearing a higher factor will not increase the length of time protection will be given.

It’s worth noting that two of the most common mistakes when using sunscreen are choosing to use an SPF below 15 and missing spots when applying, using too little and waiting too long to re-apply. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation we need to smooth on 30 ml per adult application to obtain full coverage.

Sunlight makes you feel good of course and promotes vitamin D, which is important for bone health, but it needs to be treated with respect and the use of broad-spectrum sunscreens (which block both UVB & UVA light) is the recommended protection.

The Nutrimetics Solution

The Nutrimetics Sundays range of sun care products has been developed to meet the demands of today’s increasingly conscientious sun worshippers. Highly researched formulations offer a variety of water resistant products. All the products meet the requirements of AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS, which are among the highest in the world stipulating that the product must absorb 90% of the suns UVA radiation.

We use naturally enriched ingredients, including our wonderful Apricot Kernel Oil, which together have powerful Anti-oxidants and Anti-Ageing properties. Furthermore they are a delight to use being quickly absorbed into the skin with no greasy after feel.

For the month of May we have our highly recommended Sundays SPF 15 and SPF 30 products on special offer, together with our Sundays After-Sun Moisturiser….

Sundays Sunscreen Crème SPF 15 (150 ml)….. £11.00

(£2.50 saving)

If you don’t spend too much time in the sun or have a fabulous olive complexion, less prone to burning, our basic cover Sunscreen SPF 15 is for you. It is a high protection sunscreen and will help keep your skin protected and hydrated.

Sundays Sunscreen Crème SPF 30+ (150 ml)….. £11.50

(£3.00 saving)

For those of you who want to spend more time in the sun and particularly those with a fair complexion SPF 30+ is a very high protection sunscreen product providing maximum protection whilst hydrating and softening your skin.

Nutrimetics products have a clean fresh fragrance and are suitable for the most sensitive of skins. Water resistant, they can be used on the face and body. They filter both UVA rays which age the skin and UVB rays which are responsible for burning.

Sundays After-Sun Moisturiser (150 ml)..… £8.00

(£3.00 saving)

No matter how much you protect your skin against harmful UV rays, sun-exposed skin will still require a little extra TLC when the sun goes down. Replenish, soften and soothe dry, irritated skin with our Sundays After-Sun Moisturiser with its special blend of botanical extracts including Aloe Vera, Chamomile, Lime and Balm Mint extracts to calm and cool, plus vitamin E to protect skin. Consider this your skin’s ‘sun-hangover’ cure!

Save a massive 30% by purchasing our Sundays Set.

Set includes:

• Sundays Sunscreen Crème SPF 15 150ml OR Sundays Sunscreen Crème SPF 30 150ml
• Sundays After Sun Moisturiser 150ml

Set only 17.50     (Save £8.00)

To order these products, or if you have any questions, or would like to have any additional information about Nutrimetics and our naturally enriched product range, or our Business Opportunity please go to the Nutrimetics Enquiry Form

by Betty Manning
Independent Nutrimetics Consultant

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