Summer on Long Island can only mean one thing: relaxation! Whether you choose to relax out by the pool or at the beach, you must do all you can to protect your skin. Too much unprotected sun can lead to non-cancerous and cancerous skin lesions (including melanoma), benign tumors, wrinkles, freckles, mottled pigmentation, sun spots and sagging skin. Doing your part to protect your skin from the harsh UV rays of the sun can easily make you look 10 years younger. It also helps if you use the right skin care products, so gather the supplies you need to enjoy all the local summer events happening in and around Long Island!

Free Summer Concerts

Throughout the Long Island area, there are several free summer concerts going on for all to enjoy. Here are just a few places near you holding summer concerts featuring everything from folk music to rock ‘n roll:

  • West Harbor Memorial Beach in Bayville, Nassau County
  • Clark Botanic Gardens
  • Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College
  • Downtown Village Square Plaza, at Glen and Bridge Street, Glen Cove, New York
  • Morgan Park, Glen Cove
  • Jones Beach, Boardwalk Bandshell
  • Lake Grove, Smith Haven Mall
  • Long Island Wine Country

Long Island Wine Country

Are you a wine lover? Then you probably enjoy visiting local wineries for tastings and fun events. Here are some coming up this summer in the area:

  • Harmony Vineyards “Tasting Notes” Jazz Club, Thursday and Saturday
  • Shinn Estates Vineyards Late Night featuring wine and cheese, open till 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights
  • Sannino Bella, tasting bar open till 8 p.m. every Friday in the summer
  • Duck Walk Vineyards, live music Friday and Saturday nights in the Tasting Room

Festivals

Get out and have fun with all the summer festivals happening in your community. Here is a sampling:

  • Summer Arts Fun at the Mills Pond House Gallery, July 6 to August 28, 2015
  • Hamptons Greek Festival, July 10 through July 13

Before heading to any of these events — many of which are outdoors — be sure to protect your skin with high-quality Dermalogica products, particularly their extensive line of SPF sunscreens. Enjoy the summer safely!