Shielding Your Skin: Finding The Best Sunscreen
With the sun shining brighter than ever it is crucial to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Choosing the correct sunscreen is vital to prevent sun damage and skin cancers, including melanoma. With so many options, choosing the right one can be a bit overwhelming. Here are a few key factors to consider when making your choices to best protect your skin. Physical vs. Chemical Sunscreens – Physical sunscreens contain ingredients like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. They protect the skin by forming a physical barrier that reflects and scatters UV rays to prevent them from penetrating the skin. Physical sunscreens work immediately upon application. They are generally more widely tolerated than chemical sunscreens because of their mineral-based ingredients and cause less irritation or allergic reactions. – Chemical sunscreens contain ingredients like azobenzene, oxtinoxate, and oxybenzone. These ingredients protect the skin by absorbing the UV rays and converting it into heat which is then released from the skin. Chemical sunscreens are applied about 30 minutes prior to sun exposure to be effective. Chemical sunscreens active ingredients have been known to cause more skin irritation and allergies in people with sensitive skin. Broad Spectrum vs. SPF Broad spectrum is the first and foremost characteristic that you should look for in a sunscreen. Broad spectrum means that it protects your skin from UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays penetrate deep in to the skin and are the leading cause of premature aging and UVB rays cause sunburns. SPF is the Sun Protection Factor and measures the efficacy of the product to block the UVB rays that cause sunburns. It measures the amount of time it takes for the UVB rays to turn the skin red. Higher SPF numbers provide a higher protection, but no product can protect 100%. Look for a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 for daily use and at least SPF 45 for pool-side or beach use. Splendid Skin carries a full line of sunscreens to help protect your skin from burn and premature aging! EltaMD UV Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 46 is a physical sunscreen specifically formulated for sensitive, rosacea, and acne-prone skin. It contains niacinamide (a natural anti-inflammatory), hyaluronic acid, and lactic acid. It is very lightweight and silky and may be worn under make-up or alone. There is a reason why this sunscreen has developed a cult following! Epionce Daily Shield Tinted SPF 50 is a waterproof physical, mousse-like sunscreen that is lightweight enough to wear under make-up or alone–even sensitive skin. EltaMD UV Elements Broad Spectrum SPF 44 is a physical, tinted sunscreen in a moisturizing hyaluronic base. This sunscreen is ultra-hydrating for mature skin and gentle enough for the most sensitive skin! SkinBetter Tone Smart SPF 68 Compact is a tone adapting, silky smooth physical sunscreen in a convenient compact that behaves like a primer under make-up and is waterproof for up to 80 minutes. It also travels well in a handbag without risk of breakage or spilling! Reve EleganceShade Broad Spectrum Tinted SPF 35+ was originally designed as a post-chemical peel recovery sunscreen, so it contains powerful skin soothing properties and the ability to camouflage skin injuries, wounds, and rashes. It is also great for rosacea and acne-prone skin. Imagine what it can do for normal skin! Selecting the proper sunscreen for your skins individual needs is essential for maintaining healthy and protected skin. Consider broad spectrum components, SPF, skin benefits and ease of application when choosing a sunscreen product. Our knowledgeable staff members are happy to assist you on what option will be best for you. Have a happy and safe summer! Share the Post: Related Posts
My Ride Or Die/Holy Grail Skin Care Products!
I will make this simple and easy to not overwhelm you with the 100 products I have in my bathroom at the moment (I wish I was kidding). #1 Cannot live without my Intraceuticals 3-Step Rejuvenate. Daily Serum, Hydration Gel, Moisture Binding Cream. 1,2,3, and boom I am glowing and basically just gave myself a facial. Insaneeeeely hydrating! It is the serums from our oxygen facial machine….why wouldn’t that be my favorite?! #2 Liquid gold to anti aging in a bottle Alpharhet Overnight Cream by SkinBetter. Combines two gold standard skin rejuvenation ingredients – a retinoid and an AHA (lactic acid) – joined together to create the revolutionary AlphaRet technology that minimizes irritation, enhancing satisfaction and experience. #3 Epionce Lytic Gel Cleanser the tingle makes me think my face is getting tighter lol #4 Alpharhet EyeMax delicate retinoid for my eye bags?! YES PLEASE #5 Epionce Tinted SPF FOREVER *Also, this is your sign to throw away your drugstore and Sephora products some influencer told you to get! – Lesley Patterson Click To Book Your Consultation
Lets Talk About… Drugstore Skin Care Products vs. Medical Grade Skin Care
Lets Talk About Drugstore Skin Care vs. Medical Grade Skin Care “I’m going to it to you shoot straight because I want what’s best for you and because I have also always struggled with my own skin.” Medical Skin Care Products Take It To The Next Level of Benefits When It Comes To Skincare With Thorough Scientific Research I have tried and used everything, every product, going to dermatologists, etc… I’ve done research, I’ve watched seminars, and read books. So I feel like I have a good grasp on skin and on products. Im telling you Drug Store products SUCK. They just do. They don’t work and they’re terrible. What do we want our skin care products to do for us? – We Want Less/No Acne– We Want Fewer/Less/No Wrinkles– We Want Tighter Pores– We Want Less/No Redness Why can’t drugstore products help you and Why they could even be harmful? #1 In order to have healthy skin, you have to be treating it at a cellular level. Cellular stimulation can only occur with certain ingredients that are formulated a certain way. Drug store skin care products do not have the right molecular size to be reaching down to a cellular level. Medical grade skin care has been created after thorough research and science to allow their products to cause cellular stimulation. #2 There has to be a certain percentage of the ingredient being used. Drugstore products are extremely watered down. A very small amount of the “good” ingredients are added on the list so they can say that they’re in there. Medical grade skin care lines often use the same ingredients pharmaceutical ones you can only obtain with a prescription but in lesser amounts. The percentage of the ingredients used in medical grade can actually affect structural change to the skin. They have been developed to a higher standard with quality ingredients to give effective results. #3 They are filled with low quality ingredients, harmful chemicals, irritants, comedogenic (pore clogging) ingredients, fillers, thickeners, and parabens (commonly used to prevent bacteria/mold) which causes hormonal imbalance among many other health issues. Medical grade lines use healthy, active ingredients and they don’t add additives that affect your health negatively. Many are filled with harmful chemicals. Such as: Benzophenone – It is found in many sunscreens. Its job is to absorb ultraviolet light before it can burn your skin. It has big ties to cellular damage and cancer. Propylene Glycol & Butylene Glycol – These can put you at risk for allergic reaction & skin irritation. PEGs (Polyethylene Glycols) – This can lead to contamination by 4-dioxane, or Ethylene which are carcinogenic (cancerous) compounds. Ethylene has been linked to causing harm on the nervous system. This is usually found in cream based products. Sodium Lauryl Sulphate – This ingredient is used many ways. This is the chemical that creates the lather in products (make bubbles). It is actually one of the most sensitizing ingredients used. It is an incredibly harsh detergent that strips your skins natural oils. It can cause dryness, flaking, allergies, and redness. Continuous use can cause dermatitis and other skin issues. There is the argument that drugstore is more affordable than medical grade. It’s really not that much more expensive. You save, budget, for something that is important to you. Yes, you can go get a taco from Taco bell for $1. You can also go to the grocery store and get something for $2 that will be actually beneficial to your body. Be strategic on what your spending money on and invest in good skin care. Your Esthetician will and should help you to work around your budget. Make An Appointment
