I suppose sun protection is one of those things we just don’t think about, it’s like mowing the grass. We only really do it when we think we ‘need to’ but sun protection isn’t something to shrug off, it should be as routine as putting on your underwear! I write about health and weight loss but what is a healthy body if you’re not protecting it? Health is much more than feeling good it’s about doing good.
It’s too much of a risk to take, to not wear sun protection… which is why I’ve teamed up with Ladival Sun Protection on this campaign. They’re currently the official sun protectors of British Tennis and as such they’re hosting some brilliant giveaways and getting invovled in social media to highlight how important sun protection is.
Ladival is launching a campaign from the 6th June to encourage people to play safely in the sun this summer. The campaign is called the #LoveSPF Rally and will encourage people to share their sports selfies online and tag a friend to carry on the social ‘rally’, building awareness of wearing SPF when playing sport in the sun.
For every sports selfie generated, Ladival will donate £1 to the Shunburn campaign for Teenage Cancer Trust.
It’s a slow burn
“Worryingly, nearly 2/3 (61%) of young people aged 13-24 have avoided using sunscreen in order to get a better tan, but it is the damage done to your skin when you’re young that could lead to skin cancer developing in later life.”
So the harm you’re doing now, will catch up with you. Be one step ahead and don’t be complacent.As Brits, I think we’ve become a bit complacent with it. We get fed up that we only get 3 days of sun a year and the second a flash peaks out from behind the clouds we get our kit off and crisp up. It’s only for a little while after all..”what harm can it do?”. A lot of harm, it turns out enough exposure from the suns rays to even warm the skin, means it has penetrated enough to damage it.
Win something – Try it for free!
1. bkr 250ml water bottle
2. Adidas Graphic Tote Bag (Which I think is just gorgeous)
3. Nike 2.0 Lightweight Armband
4. A summer supply of Ladival Sun Protection SFP 15, 30 & 50 Lotion & Spray
All you have to do is enter here or my facebook page’s to get involved, remember #LoveSPF the more selfies they get the more money they donate*!
I’m a huge fan of slathering on the sun cream, yep..even after my skin disaster the other week. It was purely my fault though and after taking care of my skin after using sun cream the problem quickly resolved itself. So yes, I do still apply suncream during my outdoor workouts and yes, I want everyone to get involved and either cover up or slather on the cream.
I hope you all have a brilliant summer whatever you get up to, just be safe in the sun!
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I’ll be trying to lose weight and spruce up the garden xx
I’ll be trying to lose weight and spruce up the garden xx
family holiday in the sun
family holiday in the sun
I’m looking forward to going to Wimbledon for the first time. Can’t wait!
I’m looking forward to going to Wimbledon for the first time. Can’t wait!
We’re off to portugal x
We’re off to portugal x
Family visits and fun xxx
Family visits and fun xxx
My daughter, son-in-law and my baby granddaughter will be moving from their rented flat to their first home, so I am busy refurbishing various bits of furniture for them. Today I wrestled with a 2nd hand set of dining chairs trying to get the horrible greasy, stained fabric off so I could recover them. Turned out the fabric was held on by hundreds of industrial strength staples, so after a whole day’s work (and 1 cut finger where my Stanley knife slipped), I’ve only managed to strip one chair. Luckily I have 8 weeks till the move to try to get the other 5 finished!
Oh wow, I love refurbishing. It’s alot of work but I’m sure your effort will pay off and they’ll love it!!
I wish them luck in their new home, Have a brilliant summer Fiona.
My daughter, son-in-law and my baby granddaughter will be moving from their rented flat to their first home, so I am busy refurbishing various bits of furniture for them. Today I wrestled with a 2nd hand set of dining chairs trying to get the horrible greasy, stained fabric off so I could recover them. Turned out the fabric was held on by hundreds of industrial strength staples, so after a whole day’s work (and 1 cut finger where my Stanley knife slipped), I’ve only managed to strip one chair. Luckily I have 8 weeks till the move to try to get the other 5 finished!
Oh wow, I love refurbishing. It’s alot of work but I’m sure your effort will pay off and they’ll love it!!
I wish them luck in their new home, Have a brilliant summer Fiona.
Lots of festivals, camping and fun outdoor activities for the kids
Lots of festivals, camping and fun outdoor activities for the kids
Ive taken up horse riding for the summer. My legs are killing me already!
Ive taken up horse riding for the summer. My legs are killing me already!
Lots of lovely beach day trips with my two little boys! xxx
Lots of lovely beach day trips with my two little boys! xxx
Hopefully going away in the motorhome around Wales .x
Hopefully going away in the motorhome around Wales .x
Do lots of gardening (weather permitting).
Do lots of gardening (weather permitting).
I plan on decorating my house
I plan on decorating my house
Just to enjoy it while it is here.
Just to enjoy it while it is here.
We’ve had our summer holiday early due to hubby’s work but hoping for another short break during august
We’ve had our summer holiday early due to hubby’s work but hoping for another short break during august
To do more exercise / walking and get fitter / lose weight.
To do more exercise / walking and get fitter / lose weight.
we are off to Czech republic for 2 weeks this summer
we are off to Czech republic for 2 weeks this summer
This summer I will just be chilling out and spending time with people I love.
This summer I will just be chilling out and spending time with people I love.
Our family to Rhodes can’t wait
Our family to Rhodes can’t wait
Just spending lots of time with the girls, and getting to the gym more often!
Just spending lots of time with the girls, and getting to the gym more often!
I’m hoping to go on a few camping trips this summer
I’m hoping to go on a few camping trips this summer
I am moving house so will be doing up my new home 🙂
That’s wonderful Cheryl, hope it goes smoothly! 🙂
I am moving house so will be doing up my new home 🙂
That’s wonderful Cheryl, hope it goes smoothly! 🙂
This Summer we have a trip to Northumberland planned, I’ll be working quite a bit to get money together for university but hopefully we’ll have a few nice days out!
This Summer we have a trip to Northumberland planned, I’ll be working quite a bit to get money together for university but hopefully we’ll have a few nice days out!
Planning on having lots of days out, and maybe a holiday
Planning on having lots of days out, and maybe a holiday
lots of long walks x
lots of long walks x
This summer I’m training to be an Exercise to Music instructor!
This summer I’m training to be an Exercise to Music instructor!
Lots of BBQS, Beach Trips and Shopping! We also have a Wedding to attend.
Lots of BBQS, Beach Trips and Shopping! We also have a Wedding to attend.
Spend as much time as possible outdoors with the family
Spend as much time as possible outdoors with the family
Great prize
Great prize
sunbathing and hopefully going to turkey
sunbathing and hopefully going to turkey
to enjoy it
to enjoy it
holiday to portugal
holiday to portugal
This summer we have a big extended family getaway planned and then will be visiting a friend in the south and staying with another friend in the Cairngorns… no foreign holiday til we have a bit more money!!
This summer we have a big extended family getaway planned and then will be visiting a friend in the south and staying with another friend in the Cairngorns… no foreign holiday til we have a bit more money!!
Cycling and visiting the beach
Cycling and visiting the beach
I will hopefully be at the beach as much as I can
I will hopefully be at the beach as much as I can
ill be spending lots of time in the garden
ill be spending lots of time in the garden
Plans for Summer.. To get out with my boys and to use my bike to get fit x
Plans for Summer.. To get out with my boys and to use my bike to get fit x
I’m hoping to be able to relax a bit and go to our local beach 🙂
I’m hoping to be able to relax a bit and go to our local beach 🙂
Planning on being active and getting out and about as much as possible, hopefully with some yummy food along the way. Going to Iceland and the Northern Islands so lots of opportunities for both 🙂 .
Wow, lucky lady! That sounds amazing!
Planning on being active and getting out and about as much as possible, hopefully with some yummy food along the way. Going to Iceland and the Northern Islands so lots of opportunities for both 🙂 .
Wow, lucky lady! That sounds amazing!
We are having a week away on the Isle of Arran. We will also have family days out when the weather is good too x
We are having a week away on the Isle of Arran. We will also have family days out when the weather is good too x
I plan to hopefully have lots of fun family days at the park 🙂
I plan to hopefully have lots of fun family days at the park 🙂
To get a little fitter and drop a few pounds.
To get a little fitter and drop a few pounds.