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Summer Must – SPF

June, 2014

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The summer is finally here so as our

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Are you ready to protect your skin from harmful UVA & UVB rays?

WE OFFER STRONG PROTECTION:

 

 

 

Oil Free SPF 40+ Sunscreen – Provides broad spectrum protection from the sun’s damaging rays while nourishing hydrators and antioxidants help fortify the skin. Active ingredients: Zinc Oxide (7.5%), Octinoxate (7.5%), Octisalate (2.5%)

moisturizing-tint-spf-30-medium_1Moisturizing Tint SPF 30+ – A lightweight, oil free formula that provides moisture to combat dehydration and dryness, broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection to guard against the sun’s damaging rays and a sheer hint of color to softly even tone and enhance skin’s radiance. Active ingredients: Avobenzone (3.0%), Octinoxate (7.5%), Octisalate (5.0%), Oxybenzone (4.0%)

 

SPF 40 Facial Moisturizer – Provides protection from the sun’s damaging rays while moisturizers and peptides lend anti-aging benefits. Apply a liberal amount daily and before sun exposure. Initial whiteness turns clear after application. Reapply every 2-3 hours to maintain protection or as needed. Active ingredients: Titanium Dioxide (7.5%), Zinc Oxide (5.0%)

Water Resistant Facial SPF 45 – Provides broad-spectrum, water-resistant protection from the sun’s damaging rays. The oil-free formulation quickly absorbs into skin and adheres to wet or damp skin for lasting protection. Active ingredients: Zinc Oxide (8.0%), Octinoxate (7.5%), Octisalate (3.0%)

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Luxe Liquid Foundation SPF 15 – Harness the light-refracting power of diamonds to bend light for a soft, ageless complexion with glominerals Luxe Liquid Foundation. Luxe Liquid Foundation is formulated with light-diffusing diamond powder, broad-spectrum UV protection and specialized moisturizing agents to deliver a flawless, youthful complexion. Active Ingredient: Octinoxate (5%)

 

The Cherry Balm – Protects lips with full-spectrum SPF 15 while nurturing botanicals of Hemp Seed Oil, Meadow foam and Mango Seed Butter soothe and heal. Active Ingredients: Octyl Methoxycinnamate (7.5%), Oxybenzone (3%)

To keep your beautiful sun-damage free skin for many decades to come use liberal amount of SPF 15 min before sun exposure and reapply every 2-3 hours.

Enjoy the summer and be protected!

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All about SPF

August, 2013

What is SPF?

Summer is so here and most of us are wondering what sunscreen we can use. Do we really need it just in the summer and what SPF stands for?

The Sun Protection Factor (SPF) refers to the sunscreen’s ability to prevent skin from damaging UV rays. Sunscreen SPF ranges from 2 to 50 and more. For example, if you use a sunscreen with SPF 15 you can stay in the sun 15 times more before burning. It is good to know that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate sunscreens with SPF higher than 50 and there is no proof that this kind of sunscreen works better.

There are two types of UV rays which can cause damage on our skin: UVB and UVA.

UVB rays are invisible for naked eye. They play a key role in causing sunburns and developing a skin cancer. The UVA rays penetrate deeper than UVB rays into the skin. They play a major role in skin premature aging and wrinkling. Since both types of UV rays are harmful for our skin, look for the so called broad-spectrum sunscreens which protects from both UVB and UVA.

According to the American Melanoma Foundation (AMF) sunscreen should be used daily. It should not only be used on sunny summer days. Even in a cloudy day about 80 percent of the UV rays pass through the clouds and can cause damages on our skin. Your sunscreen should at least have one of these active ingredients: Zinc Oxide – A safe and non-irritating physical sun protectant. Titanium Dioxide- Provides physical protection from UV radiation. It also prevents skin damage and excessive melanin synthesis.

There are many sunscreen products on the market today but which of them are safe to use? We have to read the ingredients and make sure that the sunscreen we buy is:

– Lotion based: It is not recommended to use sprays. They can contain additional chemical and most of the oils have SPF less than 2.
– Contains no parabens: This is a type of preservatives that is used to prevent growth of molds and bacteria in cosmetic products.
– Mineral based ingredients that do not penetrate the skin such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
– Water resistant especially if you have outdoor physical activities.
– Broad spectrum that provides protection from both UVA and UVB.
– SPF not higher than 50

In our Skin Care Studio we proudly offer safe sunscreen products for our clients. Our products are free of parabens and dyes with high concentration of actives and innovative ingredients.