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Eucerin Summer Skin care and $25 Target Gift Card Giveaway

I don’t know about where you live, but it has been incredibly hot here in Northern California. Even foggy San Francisco is feeling the heat!

Summer is in full-swing and the outdoor activities have begun! Whether you are going to an outdoor sporting event, doing gardening at home, washing your car, enjoying a concert in the park…whatever you are doing, make sure you don’t forget the sunscreen! It is easy to forget sunscreen while you are enjoying the beautiful weather, but please set your watch or alarm on your phone to remind you when it’s time to lotion up!

Eucerin Skin First Ambassadors, eucerin skin first pledge

Eucerin has provided some important information about sun and sun damage:

UVA rays exist year-round, and like an X-ray, they can pass through clouds, clothing, windshields and even office windows. UVA rays penetrate into the deeper, second layer of the skin (the dermis), and are the primary cause of chronic sun-induced skin damage and premature aging of skin.

UVB rays are stronger in the summer months and penetrate the topmost (epidermis) skin layers. These rays are the main cause of sunburn and skin cancer. The SPF (sun protection factor) rating on sunscreen only measures UVB protection and not all sunscreens provide UVA protection, so check the products you purchase carefully for full-spectrum (UVA and UVB) sun protection.

The Risks of Sun Exposure
Long-term overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays is damaging to your skin’s health—this can include both tanning and incidental daily exposure. UV radiation stimulates the production of melanin, which is the skin’s reaction to shield deeper levels of skin from further damage. Both a suntan and sunburn are demonstrations of sun damage to the skin.

Did you know that over 90% of the visible changes commonly attributed to aging are caused by sun exposure?  UVA rays damage skin’s collagen and connective tissue, resulting in loss of firmness, sags and wrinkles. There are so many reasons to be aware of sun damage, namely skin cancer, but protecting your skin from damaging rays can also prevent wrinkles!  I know that I do not want wrinkles – so I keep a little bottle of sunscreen in my makeup bag.  This helps me  remember to apply it every day.  It has just become part of my routine.

UVA and UVB rays play a role in skin cancer development, which occurs most often on sun-exposed skin and is the most common type of cancer in the United States.

Of course there are some good things about sun too!  I know for me, my mood improves drastically when it is bright and cheery outside.  But it has other benefits as well.  Sunlight helps the body produce most of the vitamin D required for healthy bone, blood and muscle function. Vitamin D is a hormone that helps the body maintain healthy nutrient absorption from food, while aiding in bone development, immunity and blood cell formation. Without regular sun exposure, the body requires vitamin D from foods and supplements. The consequences of vitamin D deficiency can be serious, and include high blood pressure, breast cancer and type-1 diabetes.

Make sure you sensible in the sun! Using a broad-spectrum sunscreen, particularly during the peak sunlight hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. will help protect skin from the damaging effects of UV rays. But avoiding the sun altogether is not recommended, as lack of sunlight can also cause serious impact on our health.

Are you ready to Pledge to put your Skin First?

The folks at Eucerin have developed something that will make it easy for you to find and actually go to a dermatologist. Use the Find a Dermatologist app from Eucerin to find a dermatologist in your area!  I hope you will take advantage of this and put your Skin First!

To help you get Summer ready – I have a fun giveaway for you!

THE GIVEAWAY is now closed!

One winner received a $25 Target Gift Card and Eucerin lotion!

No purchase necessary. Open to residents of US.  ONE ENTRANT PER HOUSEHOLD/IP Address! Giveaway ends June 30th at 9:00 p.m. (PST).  I check all entries – cheating will not be tolerated.  Winner will be notified via email and needs to reply within 48 hours, or a new winner will be chosen. Please make sure you check your spam folder – I will not be responsible if you did not receive winning email notification. Winners name(s) will also be posted on Winners List immediately after drawing has occurred. Winners will be chosen using the “And the Winner is” plugin.  Screenshots of winners available by request.  **By entering this giveaway, you confirm that you have read and agree to my giveaway rules. Sponsor reserves the right to limit one prize per person/household (of this item/prize pack). Please allow 6-8 weeks for deliver of prize {though it is usually much sooner}.

Please see Eighty MPH Mom giveaway rules for further information.

 

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837 Responses

  1. I use light moisturizers in summer, but for my feet, I use exfoliating tools like the PedEgg to get rid of that dry and dingy looking foot edges you get from wearing sandals.

    dchrisg3 (at) gmail (dot) com

  3. I follow you on Google Friend Connect/Blogger. (Debbie C)

    dchrisg3 (at) gmail (dot) com

  24. I’ll take care of my skin this summer by being sure to put on sunscreen before going outside. If we go to the beach, I’ll wear a cover up over my bathing suit.
    Thanks!
    jackievillano at gmail dot com

  29. I wear a face moisturizer with a SPF of 30 everyday and when I go outside for long periods I try to wear sunscreen too.

  35. I am going to apply Eucerin sun blocker every morning. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway

  39. I have kids so I can’t completely avoid the sun – but I vow to use sunscreen diligently. Thank you for the giveaway!

  40. Hi! 🙂 Well, I’m not an outdoors person much, so definitely would be hard to get sunburns that way… but will probably be scratching too much since it’s summer, my face gets oily with heat and humidity… so, it’s a mixed bag, alas.

    Lois
    OV****@***oo.com

  49. I’m going to wear sunscreen and try to stay out of the sun as possible to protect my skin from the sun.

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

  52. I bought a new wide-brimmed hat to wear outside (plus of course using sunscreen)

  53. I will take care of my skin this summer by limiting sun exposure and using sunscreen. altern147 [at] yahoo [dot] com

  81. I’m a fair-skinned blond who burns easily. I’ll be using lots of sunscreen during the day, and lotion before heading to bed.

  89. I am going to take care of my skin by applying lotion everyday to keep it from getting dry

  95. Plenty of sunscreen! And if I forget to put some on, I make sure I am in a covered area. I tend to burn easily so I try my hardest to make sure I don’t get a sunburn. I’ve had some nasty sunburns in the past that took more than a week to get well, so I am vigilant about it.

  104. I am going to stay hydrated and use plenty of sun screen.
    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

  106. I Follow Eighty MPH Mom on Google Friend Connect
    (tamaraben)
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  107. I Follow Eighty MPH Mom on Facebook
    (Tamara Bennington)
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  109. I’m going to take care of my skin this summer by remembering to REAPPLY sun screen every couple of hours!

  128. I am going to use more sunblock, lotion, and drink more water for my skin this summer :0)

  132. I’m going to take care of my skin this summer with sunscreen and lots of lotion.

  153. I take care of my skin by moisturizing daily and trying to avoid the sun as much as possible.

  164. I will use sunscreen daily, drink plenty of water and wear a hat when I am in the sun for a prolonged period of time.

  173. I’m a guy but I do use lotion on my face and body. I try to eat a healthy diet and drink plenty water. Use sunscreen when i know i’m going to be outside for an extended period of time. I try to get 8 hours of sleep, but that doesn’t happen often. 🙂

    THANKS JENNIFER!

  189. I use sunscreen religiously and I cover up. When I’m out, I always choose shade as opposed to sitting directly in the sun and I try to stay out of the sun during peak hours. Having a tan may look nice but in later years, one’s skin will look like leather … and the health problems can be devastating. I’ll stick with my lily white skin and hopefully have lovely skin well into old age! Thanks for this opportunity!
    reducefootprints at gmail dot com

  191. What an awesome giveaway! I’ll be wearing sunscreen daily and reapplying every two hours, and drinking lots of water.

  201. Just so you know … I’ve tried several times to post this giveaway on my facebook page but an error comes up saying content in this post is being blocked and considered spammy. Not sure what’s happening but thought I’d mention it.

  202. For this summer….I’ll use sunscreen, keep my face moisturized, and drink at least 8 glasses of water.

  207. I’m going to take care of my skin this summer by wearing the big beautiful sun hat that I bought and using sunscreen! I also try to stay out of the sun during the mid/sunniest part of day.

  213. I plan to take care of my skin by using lotion w/ SPF of 30 before going out into the sun

  219. I have to wear SPF 50 or greater sunscreen. I burned too many times as a kid and have some questionable skin spots.

  225. Follow Eighty MPH Mom on Google Friend Connect, Fan Eighty MPH Mom on Facebook

  228. I’m going to use sunscreen, plus limit my time in the sun. I will try to drink a lot of water and I will use body lotion.

  231. I take care of my skin by keeping it protected with sunscreen-Lots and lots of sunscreen! Lol

    Thank you for this great giveaway 🙂

  232. I wear a face moisturizer with a SPF of 30 everyday and when I go outside for long periods I try to wear sunscreen in summer.

  236. required entry: always and for most sunscreen ,I can’t be in the Sun without blistering and I’m an outdoor girl

  244. we bought some new sunscreen to keep in my purse, in the car and for the pooL!

    and we bought kiddo onepiece swimsuits!

  253. My skin tends to get dry a lot (not as much as in the winter) so I use plenty of lotion and vaseline for my feet.

  258. I never go out without sunscreen and if I go to the pool and there’s not a table in the shade, I go home!

  298. I have been using a foundation with SPF this summer. I used to not care but the fine lines started showing up!

  309. I have to use spf 50+ sunscreen. I burned too many times as a kid and now I’m paying for it.

  317. I always lather up in an SPF 30 (or high) sunscreen before going outdoors and that includes just going out for errands etc. I use a moisturizing face lotion twice a day that also has an SPF in it to protect my face as skin cancer runs high in my family so I am a big SPF user.

  331. Wear sunscreen and try to stay in the shade when it’s really hot out!

    Demonite8 (at) hotmail (dot) com

  334. I’m gonna make sure I wear sun tan lotion whenever I go out for a long period of time.

  369. I’m usually not a huge sunscreen person, but the older I get the more I realize how important it is, so I’m hoping to use it more to protect my skin!

  373. I’m trying to use moisturizer and sunscreen everyday. Miss_slytherin[at]live[dot]com

  419. I will ALWAYS use sun screen. I hate my hands to look so old and wrinkled !

  427. I vow to always wear sunscreen on my face and on my body for days I’ll be out in the sun for extended periods. I also keep Aloe in my car at all times and I buy foundation with SPF in it.

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

  431. I’m making sure that I have on protection whenever I am going to be in the sun!

    Thanks!

  436. I just moved to Arizona from Connecticut-HUGE difference in the temp and humidity! I have been trying to find a moisturizing body wash AND trying new lotions (to no avail). Just received a Eucerin sample-I hope it works!

  442. One thing I do I try to moisturize. It is easy to skip in the summer, but I’ve been trying to remember to do it!

  461. I am going to take care of my skin by using sunscreen to protect my skin from the sun.

  482. This summer I am apply sunscreen to my arms and a stronger sunscreen to my face whenever I go out to work in the garden. I have both tubes right next to the door with my garden clogs so I won’t forget.

    maynekitty [at] live [dot] com

  483. Like Eucerin on FB — Kitty Mayne

    maynekitty [at] live [dot] com

    follow on Eucerin twitter @maynekitty

  490. I’m going to use spf even when i don’t think i need it
    brittneydejajason at gmail dot com

  498. I am taking care of my skin in these dry, hot summer months by using a body oil when I get out of the shower followed by lotion.

    billdebstanton at hotmail dot com

  501. Follow Eighty MPH Mom on Google Friend Connect

    billdebstanton at hotmail dot com

  504. I sort of gave up on the sunblock routine and have started wearing clothing with SPF 50. Since I am fair and burn easily, this seems to work really well for me.

  526. I will be wearing sunscreen EVERY day. And a hat! 🙂

    kindleke at hotmail dot com

  539. I stay out of the sun as much as possible, and make sure that I use sunscreen when I am outside.

  541. I’m going to moisturize my skin and protect with sun tan lotion when outdoors

  554. I’m going to be sure to reapply sunscreen frequently when gardening.

    tmyoung at rochester dot rr dot com

  565. i will be using sunscreen and moisturizer this sommer to take care of my skin

  594. I am going to liberally apply sunscreen every time I’m going to be outside and try to use a moisturizer with SPF in it even on the days I don’t.

  606. I’m going to take care of my skin by moisturizing and wearing sunscreen every day.

  608. I’ll wear sunscreen and take advantage of shady spots.
    momznite_at_yahoo_daught_com

  621. I’ll take care of my skin by staying well hydrated, wearing plenty of sunscreen, investing in a good protective hat, and avoiding the sun altogether when the UV index is super high. Thanks!

  634. I will take care of my skin with enough sunscreen, moisturizer, and trying to stay out of direct sunlight as much as possible.
    Katharina angelsandmusic[at]gmail[dot]com

  635. I follow Eucerin on Twitter. (Katharina Ess)
    Katharina angelsandmusic[at]gmail[dot]com

  636. I “liked” Eucerin on Facebook (Katharina Ess)
    angelsandmusic[at]gmail[dot]com

  643. I’ll try to stay out of the sun and when I am to put sunblock n me and my baby.

  666. This summer, I have a face sunscreen with high SPF for the days I’m out a lot in the sun. I also have tinted moisturizer with SPF in it to protect my skin on days where I’m going in and out.

  667. I will be wearing sunscreen and using lots of moisturizer this summer.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

  703. Heavy duty sunscreen and I actually bought the powder you add to your wash and that gives your clothes SPF30!

  704. I live in southern Florida where it’s summer almost year round so tons of sunscreen and moisturizer everyday.

  718. Moisturizer and sunscreen of course, but I think I’m gong to try a chemical peel too this summer

  728. I’m going to take care of my skin by moisturizing daily and always applying sunscreen when I go outside.
    jcottey at aol dot com

  730. I have sensitive skin so I will be wearing lots of sunscreen!

    msjem2001 at yahoo dot com

  731. I wear sunscreen and I try not to be in direct sunlight a long period of time. If I am doing any work outside I wear a hat. Thank you for the chance to win!
    deedeebamagirl at yahoo dot com

  734. I’m going to stay out of the sun And if I have to go out, I’m going to wear a pretty big brim hat!!!

  739. I was always one of those who spent their entire summer trying to get as tan as possible, It only took me nearly 50 years to realize the damage I was doing! I now use sunscreen and wear a hat or a sun shade whenever I go out in the sun! If I only knew THEN what I know NOW ….

  740. I “like” Eucerin on Facebook (Dara Nix) AND follow them on Twitter (@Kitty32504)!

  754. I will take care of my skin this summer by using plenty of sunscreen and limiting my time out in the sun! Also, use lots of lotion on my dry skin 🙂
    Thanks!

  777. -I am going to take care of my skin by using products that contain an SPF
    aliaskys (at) yahoo . com
    Thank You!! 🙂

  778. I Like the Sponsor on Facebook
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  779. I Follow the Sponsor on Twitter
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  784. I Like You on Facebook
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  785. I Follow You on Networked Blogs
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  792. I am going to take care of my skin this summer by wearing sunblock during the day and putting on moisturizer at night

  798. (Oops – that should have been sunscreen and a big hat in entry above!)

    I am an email subscriber.

  802. The first thing I will do is to refrain from getting the oils and dirts on my hands onto my face

  805. I stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day and use sunscreen the rest of the time.

  817. Lots of Sunscreen large hat and keep lotion handy for after the shower.
    Arizona has some of the worst cases of skin cancer. People do not realize when they are young how it will effect them when they get older.

  818. this summer i will take care of my skin by drinking a lot of water and using lotion to moisturize

  819. This summer I’ll take care of my skin but keeping it clean, fresh and using a moisturizer with sun block. Thanks!
    mandalarctic at gmail dot com

  823. I burn very easily, so I’m not out in the sun for long periods of time. When I am going to be outside for awhile, I always put on a good sunscreen. I also put on a lot of lotions to make sure my skin doesn’t dry out.

  824. I have very pale skin, so I’ll definitely be limiting my time in the sun, and using sunscreen when I am out.

  834. I always wear SPF 15 moisturizer on my face year-round, and in the summer I up it to at least 30 SPF plus I wear a floppy hat and put on sunscreen on my arms and legs if I’m going to be in the sun for longer than half an hour at a stretch.

  835. Since this is the first year we will be in the pool almost daily I am going to use waterproof sunscreen and moisturizers on my skin as much as possible.

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