If you didn’t know, the last quarter of 2015 has been a big one for us, as we just launched a new extension to our Shir-Organic brand. Labeled as our “Shir-Organic Select” line, what’s so great about it is that all of the seven products included in the launch—which consist of a night, day and eye cream, as well as a mask, cleanser, toner and serum—have all been USDA Certified. This means that we had to show that over 95% of the products we used in their creation were organic and natural. If you would like to know more general information about our new line, please check out our previous blog post.

Those who are interested in learning a little bit of information about a handful of our new products, such as the Pure Pomegranate & Seaweed Cleanser, Pure Hibiscus Anti-Oxidant Day Cream, Pure Raspberry & Mango Rejuvenating Night Cream, and the Pure Gotu Kola Hydration Mask can check out some details of them below, or just navigate to each of their individual product pages.

Cleanser

A good cleanser is one that goes above helping you feel clean and refreshed. In fact, those who purchase our new cleanser will find that it not only does these two things, but that it is also rich in antioxidants, and will provide defense against environmental stressors. Defense is possible because of the fact that it contains the anti-inflammatory ingredient beeswax.

Day Cream

Looking to supercharge your skin so that it is protected all day? Well, our new day cream has everything you need and much more. An ingredient like organic sunflower oil allows skin to receive vitamins D, B and E to help it feel conditioned throughout the day. What’s more, blueberry seed oil provides the skin with some essential Omega 3 fatty acids.

Night Cream

Trying to rejuvenate your skin overnight? If you are, there are many benefits of using our new night cream. Ingredients include shea and cocoa butter that will help skin retain moisture through the coldest nights, and rosehip extract that not only has a lot of Vitamin C, but over 30 other vitamins and minerals that are great for skin.

Mask

For those looking to give their skin some extra attention after using our new cleanser, a mask is exactly what they need. A skin nurturing and rejuvenating ingredient in this mask includes Gotu Kola. Plus, there is Dandelion, an extremely nutritious plant, to provide skin with more vitamins than you can count on your fingers.

If you are looking to buy organic skin care products anytime soon, there is no doubt that our new line is worth a try. If you want to hear more about them, please reach out to us, or visit their individual product pages.

A lot of people might remember this when they were young: their mom or dad slathering Coppertone brand sunscreen all over their already-burned back, stomach, legs, arms, and face. Also, (for those of you who don’t know) sunscreen was not viewed as much as a necessity as it is today. This might sound shocking, but it was only something parents would put on their children until society finally realized how the sun’s UV rays caused skin damage, aging, and then cancer.

Since the realization of how important sunscreen is and the introduction of the sun protection factor (SPF), many people across the world are applying sunscreen daily. However, just “applying sunscreen” is not the only way you can protect your skin from the sun.

Applying sunscreen is one thing, but knowing when you should and how often to apply it is another.

According to HowStuffWorks.com, everyone should be applying sunscreen at least a half an hour before they step into the sun. Also, for those of you who have fairer and lighter skin, they also suggest applying some sunscreen before you go to bed the previous night. If you apply it the night before, the sunscreen will be thoroughly absorbed into the outer layer of your skin. However, make sure to get up and apply more (if you have fair skin) so that you are protected as much as possible.

How often should you reapply sunscreen?

Reapply sunscreen every two hours, and even more if you are swimming and sweating.

Don’t let the weather fool you, you can still get burned when it’s cold.

It’s a cloudy and cool day on an early May afternoon. You are outside planting flowers and bulbs, pulling weeds and trimming the hedges. Do you need sunscreen? Yes!  Even though it’s cloudy, ultraviolet light is not repressed by the clouds.

Also, (especially for those of you who ski) do not let the cold snow fool you. Even though the sun is it a lower angle in the winter, ultraviolet light easily reflects off the white snow and can cause sun damage.

Cover up and wear lighter clothing in the sun.

Aside from applying sunscreen before bed and 30 minutes before you go outside, something else you can do is cover up. Also, wear lighter clothing in the sun. According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, darker clothing and tightly woven fabrics/materials absorb UV rays quickly. Last but not least, after you take a dip in the pool or walk out of the ocean, grab a towel and dry off. A dryer bathing suit will offer more protection than a damp suit.

Inevitably, there are many things that you can do to protect yourself from the sun. However, the best thing you can do is ALWAYS apply sunscreen. Sunscreens that have been proven to help protect skin will prove the most valuable. In fact, if you want to buy natural skin care products that will keep you protected, Shira Esthetics has plenty.