👉 Online bijles nodig? Dit is waarom ik Bijles bij Isabel ben gestart!

Wie mij al langer volgt op deze blog weet dat persoonlijke ontwikkeling, leren en groeien onderwerpen zijn die vaak terugkomen. De afgelopen tijd speelde er iets nieuws achter de schermen: ik ben naast deze blog een andere website gestart, namelijk mijn eigen online bijlesbedrijf Bijles bij Isabel! Super leuk!🎉 In deze blog vertel ik waarom ik deze stap heb gezet, wat ik aanbied en voor wie mijn online begeleiding bedoeld is. 

WAAROM IK BEGON MET ONLINE BIJLES

Voor wie mij nog niet helemaal goed kent, ik ben Isabel en ik heb mijn VWO diploma behaald. Na het behalen van mijn bachelor Internationale Betrekkingen aan de Universiteit Leiden heb ik gekozen voor de master Internationaal Publiekrecht aan de Universiteit Utrecht. Ik heb daarom een brede achtergrond en veel interesses aha! :) 

In gesprekken met scholieren en studenten merkte ik steeds hetzelfde: veel mensen lopen vast in hun schoolwerk of studie, niet omdat ze het niveau niet aankunnen, maar omdat persoonlijke begeleiding ontbreekt. Iedereen leert op een andere manier en in een ander tempo, terwijl het onderwijs daar lang niet altijd op kan inspelen.

Met Bijles bij Isabel wil ik die persoonlijke begeleiding wél bieden. Al bijna 8 jaar geef ik bijlessen, en in die tijd is het echt een passie geworden om kennis over te brengen en leerlingen verder te helpen. Mijn focus ligt op online bijles, examentraining en scriptiebegeleiding, volledig afgestemd op de persoon achter de leerling of student.

Elke leerling is anders. Zo begeleid ik bijvoorbeeld volwassenen die hun Engels willen verbeteren voor hun werk, help ik PABO-studenten met Nederlands, en ondersteun ik 6VWO-leerlingen die zich voorbereiden op hun eindexamen Geschiedenis. Het is precies die variatie en die persoonlijke aanpak die het werk zo leuk en waardevol maakt, want elke leerling groeit op zijn of haar eigen manier. 

EFFECTIEF EN OP MAAT GEMAAKTE LESSEN 

Online bijles is super flexibel. Je kunt leren vanuit je eigen omgeving, in je eigen tempo, met persoonlijke aandacht van iemand die écht met je meedenkt. Geen reistijd, geen gehaast, gewoon focus op jou en wat jij nodig hebt om vooruit te komen.

Bij Bijles bij Isabel krijg je:

• één-op-één begeleiding

• uitleg op jouw tempo

• oefeningen die écht werken

• begeleiding die motiverend en overzichtelijk is

Zo maak ik leren niet alleen effectiever, maar ook leuker.

Online examentraining: ontspannen en goed voorbereid

Examens kunnen best stressvol zijn. Met mijn online examentraining help ik je structuur aan te brengen, moeilijke stof te begrijpen en gericht te oefenen. Zo weet je precies waar je op moet focussen en voel je je veel zelfverzekerder tijdens de toetsweek of examens.

VOOR WIE IS BIJLES BIJ ISABEL BEDOELD? 

Bijles bij Isabel is er voor iedereen die extra hulp kan gebruiken: scholieren die vastlopen op school, studenten die hun studie beter willen plannen, mensen die zich willen voorbereiden op examens of hulp nodig hebben bij hun scriptie. Alles gebeurt online, persoonlijk en afgestemd op jouw situatie.

Ben je benieuwd hoe ik je kan helpen? Klik hier en ontdek meer over mijn aanpak:

https://www.bijlesbijisabel.nl

Tot slot

Het starten van Bijles bij Isabel voelt voor mij als een logische volgende stap. Ik hou ervan om anderen te helpen groeien en zelfvertrouwen te krijgen in hun leren. Met mijn online bijlesbedrijf wil ik leerlingen en studenten écht vooruit helpen, zodat leren leuker, makkelijker en minder stressvol wordt.

Wil je zelf ervaren hoe het is om persoonlijke online begeleiding te krijgen? Stuur me gerust een berichtje of klik HIER voor een GRATIS PROEFLES, ik help je graag op weg! 😊 --> isabelfunari7@gmail.com 

Busy December? Here’s How to Protect Your Mental and Physical Health

Hi! Long time no see! ;) I'm very happy to be back and very excited to share my new post with you. For me the month of December is a lovely month. It's festive everywhere with cute decorations, cozy moments with friends and family and really appreciating the day light there is and turning more towards your inner self by slowing down. However, December for me can also be a month where there is more pressure to attend social gatherings, dealing with more workload before the holidays or just having difficulties with the darker days and less sunlight. And that's okay and totally understandable! If you say yess that's me and can use a few tips to feel both mentally and physically extra strong, then grab your tea of coffee and let's get right to it! 

1. MAGNESIUM BYSGLICINATE 

One of my favourites for this month (but also whole year round) is magnesium bysglicinate. It's especially helpful if your nervous system feels extra on edge during this month. It's kind of a secret weapon aha! This form of magnesium absorbs very well. Better than magnesium oxide for example. It's also quite easy on your stomach and it helps to sleep better, gives you steadier energy throughout the day and you'll notice you just feel less on edge overall. It has a calm effect on your body. So I started with 150mg every other day for my body to get used to it. 

I was a bit skeptic at first because I read on fora such as Reddit that women's cycles got delayed or became very irregular. I haven't noticed that myself yet. I think it might have to do that my dosis is quite low and I let my body get used to it. So that's quite important! And fun fact: I noticed when I take this type of magnesium regularly my pms is much better and my stomach cramps are gone almost completely! Can you believe that?! Super happy haha. But if I have a month with more stress or less good eating habits, of course that makes the pms worse. So try not to eat too much sugar. Best thing for any diet I would say is just the 80/20 rule. 80% of the time healthy 1 ingredient foods, like tomatoes, bananas, etc. Enough protein and fiber and than 20% you can just snack something nice. And to just focus on what you can eat instead of only what you cannot. Otherwise it's going to feel mentally draining. 

The magnesium bysglicinate I use is from Holland & Barrett. I live in the Netherlands so I'm not sure if it's available in other countries from this exact same brand. But I find this one quite good and a fair price for what you get. Make sure to check the ingredient list that there aren't any or many additives. Magnesium bysglicinate from Amazon is also very good! 

2. PROTECT YOUR BOUNDARIES 

Besides taking my magnesium, I find it very helpful to just be extra mindful of your boundaries. December can be a hectic month and that's why saying no a bit more often can sometimes help. It can help you with calming your nervous system and giving your body a break from getting overstimulated. And of course it might sometimes make you feel a bit guilty if you're not used to setting boundaries to a certain extent. That's completely normal and I have that too sometimes. But in the end it's much better if you feel ok rather than pleasing someone else and you not feeling right afterwards. Hey, there's only one you right?! So be mindful of yourself this Christmas season!;)

3. MINI DANCE BREAKS 

I love dancing so it's definitely on my list for go to mental and physical health tips! Dancing just has the power to lift your spirit, especially when the days are getting shorter. I've listed a few of my top favourite dance channels on Youtube below. 

• Zumba Sulu: a super fun Zumba channel with both more mainstream pop music workouts on music like Meghan Trainor. 
• Boombox: longer style videos with Latin-style workouts! 
• Karthyn Morgan: ballet videos for beginners and intermediate level. Very fun as it's easy to follow and you can both do centre or barre exercises. 

Remember, self-care isn’t selfish it’s essential. Make your wellbeing a priority this month, and you’ll feel more energized, focused, and joyful, ready to embrace the holidays fully.

Which of these tips are you excited to try first? Share your favorite ideas in the comments below, and don’t forget to pass this guide along to friends and family who could use a little December wellness magic. Let’s make this season joyful, balanced, and healthy together!

Aesthetic Photo Dump: No Rules, Just Vibes

Hi everyone! Thank you very much for stopping by! Below is a collection of some of my favorite photos I recently took. Just some very random photos! Hope you enjoy! 

I got these cute tiny cat figures when I was in Mexico a few years ago! Couldn't resist doing a mini photoshoot with them aha!

In 2020 I went on a trip to Mexico and came across these lovely key chains. I love that they're so colourful and they're handmade! The giraffes are also handmade but I got them in a shop in the Netherlands. It was a store where you can get all kinds of decorations made for instance in Bali etc. 

This is the Valentine's Collection of Kiko. I love that it has a more terracotta shade and a lighter shade to combine with it. I combined it with a heart shaped box!

Went for a walk in the forest and dunes in Noordwijk in the Netherlands. If you're not familiar with the country, Noordwijk is a small beach town and you have a lot of dunes and forests nearby.

This photo is super random but wanted to include it here haha! 

A tiny purse to put in coins. It's so cute! It's a tiny mouse and you can also use it as a key chain. Super handy!

I went with my boyfriend (hi Bjorn if you're reading this ;) to Rome and we went to a nearby beach called Fregene. It's actually very close to the Rome Fiumicino airport. And one day it was very windy so the hung up the red flag that you're not allowed to swim in the sea. 

With love, Isabella ❤

Finding Your Inner Sparkle: How to find your passion & get inspired!

Embrace Boredom 

Contrary to popular belief, boredom can be a catalyst for creativity. Allow yourself to be bored without distractions—put away your phone, turn off the TV, and let your mind wander. It's during these moments of idleness that your brain starts to make unexpected connections, leading to fresh ideas and perspectives.

Change Your Environment 

Sometimes, all you need to jumpstart your creativity is a change of scenery. Take a walk in nature, visit a local art gallery, or simply rearrange your workspace. By exposing yourself to new stimuli, you'll stimulate your brain and invite fresh ideas to flow.

Embrace Failure

Fear of failure can stifle creativity. Embrace the idea that failure is an essential part of the creative process. Give yourself permission to make mistakes and learn from them. Remember, even the most celebrated artists and inventors faced setbacks along the way. Embracing failure as a stepping stone to success will free you from self-imposed limitations and open up new avenues of exploration. 

Collaborate and Brainstorm

Creativity thrives in a collaborative environment. Seek out like-minded individuals or join a creative community where you can bounce ideas off one another. Engaging in brainstorming sessions can spark inspiration and push your creativity to new heights. Remember, two heads are often better than one!

I now I would like you to introduce you to one of my lovely friends called Vera Schröder! She always had the dream to paint and is now making her dream a reality as she got inspired by nature. And I'm very proud of her for doing that!! (If you read this Vera, hi haha) 

A bit more about her! At first she made a lot of realistic paintings, mostly animals, flowers and landscapes, but later on she decided to make abstract art. Abstract art is an expression of feelings, which gives her freedom. Nothing is right or wrong, she just follows her intuition. The art she makes is based on what inspires her, she uses the colors or textures and follows her feelings.

 

Vera works with lots of layers of paint and uses extensive color palettes. Her paintings are made with acrylics on large linen canvases. Vera Schröder creates mostly art series. All canvases in a series are based on a theme. They are all unique and different, but all connected with the theme through color, size and material. Her art is powerful, elegant, pure, energetic and dynamic.

Thanks for reading today's blog post! Don't forget to take a look at her website! It's called veraschroder.com. Have a lovely day!! 😌

My Goals for 2024!

Hello everyone! I hope you had a lovely Christmas and a good start of the new year! I can still remember years ago thinking 2024 sounds already so far into the future aha.. and now it's suddenly here! It's been a while since I have written something on my little corner on the internet here and now that I have a few days of holiday left, I thought why not write something here. Today I would love to share with you my goals for 2024, because I love making goals and having a vision in mind of things I want to accomplish in the future. I'll also write down a few tips on how to achieve them if you find it a bit difficult, so no worries. It really is all about getting the most out of yourself and learning something new. When goals are going to feel like it's something you have to do and they feel like work, it probably will not work anymore. That's usually the case for me! 🙈 So, most importantly, goals shouldn't feel like an obligation. With that in mind, let's get right to it! 

My Top 4 Goals for 2024: 

1. More walks on the beach. I love going for long walks in nature. Can be anything from the forest, to the dunes or the beach. Especially on days when there's no wind you can just hear the waves crash on the sand and it really has a calming and meditative effect. I usually go quite often with a friend who often visits Noordwijk and shares my passion for this (Sanne if you're reading this hi haha!😌). And of course my boyfriend Bjorn is also a lovely +1 for a walk! 🥰
2. Do 10 min daily stretches for splits. For years I've been wanting to do the splits but just haven't had the patience for it to be honest.. But this year I'm going to make it happen. I feel like what's important is that even though you skip a day, it's okay and just continue the next day with your goal if it requires something daily. What matters is that you do something, and eventually you'll create a habit. So even if it starts with 10 min each weekend, you'll slowly get to the daily habit of it if that's your goal, so don't be too hard on yourself. Now that I'm writing this here, in a few months I'll have to provide proof of my progress with a blog post about it. 😉
3. Start sewing clothes as a new hobby. My mother when she was younger used to sew clothes for barbies and pillows and clothes for me. I would love to buy a sewing machine and start to design and experiment with different fabrics. Think I'll start small because I have no experience and have never done it, by making tiny fabrics and clothes for dolls or barbies and from there maybe t-shirts or bigger clothes with more fabric.
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5. Setting boundaries. Setting boundaries isn't always easy and I feel like it's really the foundation of ourselves. If you don't set boundaries, people will walk all over you and at any point in life, no matter how young or old you are, you're still learning and adapting. It's something I want to work on and think it's a beautiful thing to realise: 'this is my boundary and no further.' It can be anything from saying yes to too many work related assignments etc. Say no on time and explain why and people will most often have understanding for it. Be assertive. If you want something ask. If you don't want something, let people know and explain. Easier said than done of course but.. In the end, not setting clear boundaries will lead to not only disappointing others in the long run, but also disappointing yourself! 
   
6. Do something each month I fear. So I really believe that in order to grow you should sometimes step outside of your comfort zone and do things you normally wouldn't necessarily do. So this month I'll have to do a debate for my study. It's part of an oral exam and it's something completely out of my comfort zone. I see it as something challenging but also something that can help me grow because of my fear for it. 

How to Achieve your Goals? 

"If the plan doesn't work, change the plan, not the goal."

This is my favorite quote! I've had many times that I had a goal in mind but, and I was doubting whether this is not a goal or thing for me to accomplish. But.. I learned with time and realised more and more that sometimes it's better to change the way you're aiming to achieve your goal, instead of quitting your goal all together. Think of new strategies and ways you can incorporate and doing a bit of self-reflection why you think it's currently not working. Does it have to do with your lifestyle? Is it too much? Or too little and not pushing yourself enough? 

Also, working on your mindset can maybe really help you with achieving something. I learned that thinking not like your glass is half empty but instead is half full with lead to a more positive outcome and will really help with achieving something. You'll stay motivated longer! Keep in mind that also the journey towards your goal is just as important as the end goal reaching it itself. In life, sometimes we tend to go from achievement to achievement, and that's okay of course. However, life is more than just reaching goals. It's also about enjoying the journey you're on towards reaching it, and realising that you're improving every single day is beautiful in itself. Because that work is done by no one else but YOU!:)   

Should I plan? It's a question that I asked myself and the answer is, it depends I would say. If you're someone who works better by having made a schedule, then definitely go for it. If you goal is to be able to do 50 squats without break by the end of this month, than you can write and make a schedule that gradually increases how many squats you'll do and how often. If you're someone who works better having no schedule and have more flexibility, than you can write down very flexible ranges of how many squats you aim to do this week and the week after etc. 

Set the timeframe you have for your goal and make it realistic. In the end, choose something that's doable and that you can gradually ease into. And don't forget to reward yourself. Depending on how long you have to achieve your goal, reward yourself with something small. 

And I'm reaching the end of this blog post! Thank you very much for reading. I really appreciate your time and hope to see you next time for another blog post. Have a lovely evening!! xx Isabel

Time to shine with Kaya sieraden!

Hallo allemaal! Het is alweer november, de tijd vliegt! November is de maand van mijn verjaardag, de maand van de herfst, de maand van lekker extra binnenzitten vlakbij de open haard met een kopje thee, lekkere warme dekentjes en natuurlijk de maand van het shoppen voor de kerst die eraan zit te komen!! Zelf vind ik november één van de leukste maanden om al deze redenen aha! Oja, ik ben ook net klaar met mijn toetsweek, dus heb ik lekker een paar daagjes vrij van studie. Dat betekent meer tijd voor bloggen en daarom wil ik heel graag met jullie een super leuk sieradenmerk delen. Als je nog op zoek bent naar een leuk cadeau idee en je nieuwsgierig bent geworden, lees dan gauw verder! 

Ik heb van Kayasieraden een paar sieraden mogen ontvangen waar ik super blij mee ben! Kayasieraden is een leuk sieradenmerk dat bekend staat om haar unieke, persoonlijke touch. Dit Nederlandse merk biedt mooie sieraden, variërend tot naamkettingen, schattige armbandjes en speciale ringen. Elk sieraad wordt met zorg ontworpen en gemaakt, en ze zijn perfect om te geven als cadeau of om jezelf mee te verwennen. Wat zelf erg mooi vind aan sieraden is dat het je doet herringen aan een speciale gebeurtenis. Zo heb ik voor mijn 16e verjaardag een hartjesbedeltje van mijn vader gekregen die ik nog steeds draag voor aan een ketting. Ik vind zelf kettingen het leukste om te dragen en ook om cadeau te geven! 

Urban Chic Collectie

Het sieradenmerk heeft een leuke nieuwe collectie, genaamd de urban chic collectie met allerlei stoeren en elegante sieraden, zoals klaversieraden. Het allereerste sierraad dat het ik graag met jullie wil delen is deze ketting. Ik vind met name de kleur wit erg mooi voor de herfst. Omdat het een neutrale kleur is kan je het overal bij dragen en dus makkelijk combineren. Goed om te weten is dat de ketting verstelbaar is en dat het in een ritssluitingstasje komt met een zilveren reinigingsdoekje, klaar om cadeau te geven.;) 

Daarnaast heb ik een bijpassend armbandje gekregen, ook met witte klavers. Want die brengen geluk aha! Vind het super leuk dat ze bijpassend zijn, maar je kan ze natuurlijk ook apart dragen, dat is even leuk. Het armbandje is ook handig dat het verstelbaar is, zo kan je het lang dragen en misschien wel aan je dochter geven later en die weer aan haar dochter, dat het sieraad in de familie blijft. 

Als laatste heb ik een ketting uitgekozen met de letter I erop. Deze ketting met letter vind ik denk ik het leukste sieraad van alle drie omdat het zo persoonlijk is. Ook super leuk om cadeau te geven, juist vanwege dat persoonlijke aspect. Ik denk dat ik dit sieraad lang zal blijven dragen! Het is van zilver dus ook makkelijk net als wit te combineren met je outfits in allerlei kleuren. 

HOE SIERADEN KIEZEN DIE HET BESTE BIJ JOU PASSEN?!

Soms kan het kiezen van sierraden voor een ander nog best lastig zijn. Maar wees gerustgesteld, want er zijn genoeg tips die je misschien op weg kunnen helpen bij het maken van de juiste keuze voor jezelf of voor een ander. Misschien dat je iets aan deze tips hebt! 

1. Persoonlijkheid is de sleutel: Net zoals elke persoon uniek is, zo moet ook jouw juweelkeuze uniek zijn! Ben je een avontuurlijk type? Kies dan voor gedurfde en opvallende stukken die je persoonlijkheid weerspiegelen. Ben je meer een rustig type? Ga dan voor elegante en verfijnde juwelen die je subtiele charme benadrukken.

2. Comfort is koning(in): Laten we eerlijk zijn, wie wil er nu een juweel dat de hele dag aan je huid trekt als een kleverige snoep? Kies juwelen die niet alleen mooi zijn, maar ook comfortabel om te dragen. Je wilt tenslotte vrij kunnen bewegen zonder je zorgen te maken of je oorbel je oor eraf trekt!

3. Kies een kleur: misschien weet je van jezelf of van de ander dat sommige kleuren misschien net wat minder mooi staan. Kijk daarom goed naar of je zilveren of gouden sieraden wil geven en als de sieraden gekleurde stenen hebben, wat je daar mooi aan vindt en of dat goed bij de huidskleur, haarkleur en oogkleur past. Als iemand bijvoorbeeld rood haar heeft, staan kleuren als rood en oranje misschien net wat minder mooi. 

4. Less is more, soms: Hoewel het leuk is om op te vallen, kan het soms ook goed zijn om subtiel te zijn. Een enkelvoudige ketting met een kleine hanger kan een verfijnde touch toevoegen aan je outfit. Eenvoudig betekent niet saai, maar eerder stijlvol en minimalistisch.

5. Regel nummer één: Volg je hart!❤ Uiteindelijk is het belangrijkste dat je van je juwelen houdt en dat ze je een goed gevoel geven. Dus, of je nu kiest voor een sprankelende ring, een glinsterende armband of een paar oorbellen die je laten stralen als een ster, zorg ervoor dat je hart erbij betrokken is!

Dan zit ik alweer aan het einde van de blog! Super leuk dat je een kijkje hebt genomen. Ik hoop dat je het leuk vond en dat ik je gauw weer terug zie op mijn little corner on the internet! 

QUESTION TIME - Was is jouw favoriete sieraad? Let me know in the comments below! Heel fijn weekend gewenst en tot snel! 

3 Things I am grateful for

Today something a bit different on my blog! It's been a few months since I've written a post on here, but I'm back! Nowadays it's so easy to start comparing yourself with others and to overlook the positive things you already have in your life. (I'm guilty..;)) If you recognise yourself doing this, it's okay because it's in human nature to compare yourself to others. However, if you start to feel bad when doing that, then it's good to take a step back and self-reflect in order to not let it get to you. (which is of course easier said than done) 

One thing that could possibly help is to write down a few things each day that you are grateful for. This helps for you to process your thoughts and to focus more on the good, shifting away from the bad which was caused by comparing yourself. You don't have to write whole paragraphs (unless you enjoy writing then definitely do it😉) and otherwise just a few sentences or even words are enough to shift your focus. After a while, let's say a week or a few weeks you slowly get into the habit of it (usually takes 3 weeks to create a routine/stick to a new habit). It's something small to do that can really change your way of thinking. And if you think in a positive way, you'll see that when you look in the mirror too! Below I'll share a few of my things that I'm grateful for. So let's get comfy, grab your tea  or coffee and let's get right to it! 

1. The people in my life 

I'm very thankful for my parents, my lovely boyfriend (if you're reading this hi!;), friends.. grandmother.. It's a really nice feeling to have some people around you that care about you and can say everything to. I can say that these people feel like home to me. 

2. My health 

I'm also grateful for my health. The only thing I'm coping with are my pms symptoms, like restless legs, tiredness, etc. Especially in high school I didn't know how to cope with it. But now luckily with taking magnesium, having a good sleeping routine, picking out foods that help with specific fats etc, and working out it has become a lot less. Now I know that a week before my period I'll probably have less energy so I plan a bit around it if possible to make that week a bit less busy, because I noticed extra stress can increase the symptoms. 

3. Being able to witness growth

Sometimes I don't realise how much I have progressed and grown. It's usually in moments like when I go for a walk and thoughts pop up that I realise for example I handle some things differently like how to cope with failures or mindset or things like that. And I find it beautiful to see that in the people in my life as well! Nobody is perfect, we're all human so seeing a friend progress and growing compared to last year is really nice to see. Because really I believe the people you spend most of your time with influence you as well, even just a tiny bit. So choose wisely who you spend time with and give your energy to. 

We're nearing the end thanks a lot for reading! I hope you enjoyed it and maybe even that it helped you even a tiny bit towards creating a more positive mindset. And remember that having a positive mindset does not equal being happy all the time. It's more the perspective you take in life. I wish you a lovely weekend and will be back soon for another post! 

Question time --> What are you most grateful for? Let me know in the comments below! 

Xoxo Isabella ❤

Don't Get Burned! Top Sunscreen Picks for Summer Skin Protection

Summer is that time of year, full of sunshine, warm weather, and outdoor activities. However, with all the fun in the sun comes the need for sun protection. Sunscreen is essential to protect your skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can cause sunburn, premature aging, and skin cancer. In this blog post, I will be discussing the best sunscreen brands for summer and the reasons why you should wear sunscreen. Get comfy and get ready for some great picks to stay protected this summer and enjoy it as much as possible!😎

First and foremost, it is important to choose a sunscreen that provides broad-spectrum protection. This means that the sunscreen protects against both UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays can go deep into your skin and cause long-term damage, while UVB rays are responsible for sunburn. A broad-spectrum sunscreen will protect your skin from both types of UV rays.

NEUTROGENA SUNSCREEN 

One of the best sunscreen brands for summer is Neutrogena. Neutrogena’s Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen is a popular choice each summer and I have to say so far it' s one of my favorites. This sunscreen provides broad-spectrum protection and has a non-greasy, lightweight feel. It is also water-resistant, making it perfect for a day at the beach or pool! (definitely a must right?!😉) I think I love most the fact that the sunscreen isn't greasy, because my skin is quite oily already.

Another great option is EltaMD. EltaMD’s UV Clear Facial Sunscreen is a favorite among dermatologists and skincare professionals. This sunscreen is oil-free, fragrance-free, and non-comedogenic, making it perfect for those with sensitive skin, like me and probably many others! It also contains antioxidants that help to protect the skin from environmental damage.

For those who prefer a natural option, I would recommend Badger Balm. Badger Balm’s Unscented Sunscreen is made with organic, non-GMO ingredients and provides broad-spectrum protection. It is also water-resistant for up to 80 minutes and is reef-safe, meaning it is safe for marine life.

It was quite a search to find a sunscreen that wasn't sticky and that I wasn't allergic to aha.. I tried out for example a sunscreen from Nivea which isn't specifically for your face, but it stings quite badly in your eyes when swimming or sweating.. so the Neutrogena sunscreen was a pleasant discovery!!

Now let’s talk about why you should wear sunscreen. As mentioned earlier, UV rays can cause sunburn, premature aging, and skin cancer. Sunburn can be painful and can cause peeling and blistering. Premature aging can cause wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots. Skin cancer is the most serious consequence of UV exposure and can be deadly. By wearing sunscreen, you can help to prevent these negative effects!

In addition to protecting your skin from UV rays, wearing sunscreen can also improve the overall health of your skin. Sun damage can cause inflammation, which can lead to acne, rosacea, and other skin conditions. By wearing sunscreen, you can help to prevent inflammation and keep your skin looking healthy and radiant.

So.. sunscreen is a must-have for summer. So make it your favorite accessory! When choosing a sunscreen, make sure to choose a brand that provides broad-spectrum protection. Neutrogena, EltaMD, and Badger Balm are all good options. Remember to apply sunscreen generously and reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating. By wearing sunscreen, you can protect your skin from UV damage and improve the overall health of your skin. You'll thank yourself not only later but now as well;)

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