The K-beauty product I always carry with me
30.5.2023
Translation: Veronica Bielawski
Pictures: Natalie Hemengül
I take sun protection seriously, which is why I conscientiously apply cream to my face day after day. But the backs of my hands? I’ve neglected those for far too long. All the smearing about is too annoying when you wash your hands often. I’ve finally found a hack.
Daily sun protection is a must. At least if you want to protect yourself from skin cancer and premature ageing. But do you know which part of your body tends to fall by the wayside throughout the entire year when it comes to sun protection? The backs of your hands. At least mine certainly do. They’re exposed to the sun every day and deserve just as much attention as my face. In an effort to keep my hands looking as young as my face, I’m now making up for my neglect. But I refuse to use just any sticky sunscreen. I’m not the «I’ll put cream on my hands every few hours» type. And I can’t stand sticky hands. That’s why, thanks to a tip from a friend, I’ve been using a UV protection stick. It’s perfect.
The perfect companion
The lightweight Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick from Isntree has a sun protection factor of 50 and, thanks to its compact format, is easy to pack in your handbag and reapply during the day. For example, after washing your hands, which I do quite frequently. With its slim, elongated teardrop shape, you can work a large area while also gliding easily over and around your knuckles.
Source: Natalie Hemengül
The formula is surprisingly light and not sticky in the least. So, it won’t replace a nourishing hand cream if you’ve got dry hands. The stick leaves only a fleeting, refreshing feeling on the skin along with its UV filter – nothing more. Even my friends who tried the stick were amazed that they didn’t feel the product on the back of their hands, despite applying it generously. This makes the stick a handy alternative to cream sunscreen.
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Header image: Natalie Hemengül
Natalie Hemengül
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Natalie.Hemenguel@digitecgalaxus.chAs a massive Disney fan, I see the world through rose-tinted glasses. I worship series from the 90s and consider mermaids a religion. When I’m not dancing in glitter rain, I’m either hanging out at pyjama parties or sitting at my make-up table. P.S. I love you, bacon, garlic and onions.
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