“Dermatologists recognise that the most potent cosmeceutical that can prevent and reverse the signs of ageing is sunscreen” – American Academy of Dermatology
When it comes to sun and skincare, there’s no one-formula-fits-all. However, there are some non-negotiable points to keep in mind when choosing your sunscreen:
- Broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection
- A physical block, made with titanium and zinc oxide
- Non-comedogenic (does not clog your pores), paraben-free, fragrance-free, and sensitivity-free
- Free from irritating chemicals that inflame the skin
- Prescription Skin Care recommends EltaMD sunscreens for their high protection easy-to-use formulas. EltaMD offers a variety of products for different lifestyles, preferences and needs, and for people of all skin conditions, tones, and types including tinted and non-tinted options.
EltaMD sunscreens are lightweight, have additional ingredients and benefits such as:
- light weight hydrators (hyaluronic acid)
- pore and redness reducing niacinimide, also helps with acne
- mineral tints of colour which contain iron oxides to further reflect UV light tints reduce the need for foundation
- antioxidants to strengthen skin resilience
- water resilient options
- fragrance-free
- does not clog pores
- dermatology tested
KEY FACTS
- 90% of skin ageing is from UV exposure.
- 70-80% of the sun’s ultraviolet rays can get through clouds.
- UVA is ultraviolet light that ages the skin. Think A for ageing. This light is present all year round.
- UVB is ultraviolet light that burns the skin. Think B for burning. This is strongest between 10am and 4pm.
- Both UVA and UVB contribute to skin ageing, cancerous growths, lines, and wrinkles.
Check out the full range at prescriptionskincare.co.nz or pop into the clinics (Ponsonby and Remuera) to sample.
