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How To Choose The Best Sunscreen
Louise Port August 6, 2012
Please note, this blog was posted in 2012. We no longer offer Skinceuticals at Face Clinic London, but do sell ZO Skin Health and have a range of different from them that we can offer. Please use this post as a guide.
Summer’s here, so if you’re about to jet off abroad or planning a during the school-holidays, or even if you’re to do nothing more than a spot of weeding or playing the odd game of 5-a-sides – applying is an absolute must!
Dermatologists agree that protecting your skin from the sun’s rays is for preventing harmful skin which have been linked to sun exposure. The sun emits two main types of skin damaging ultraviolet rays, UVA and UVB. These rays have been shown in numerous studies to not only burn skin, but the development of brown spots, broken capillaries, uneven skin tone and pigmentation.
Prolonged sun UV has been shown to prematurely age skin, by damaging its to repair itself, and collagen and formation leading to thickened, sagging skin which is prone to early fine lines and . More worryingly, there is a proven link sun exposure and skin cancer (which is also known as melanoma).
The best and most practical way of protecting your skin is by regular daily use of a sunscreen, often called . Yet have shown that two thirds of use sunscreen when away on abroad, only a third do so at home. say that this is they wrongly believe the UK sun is too weak to do them any harm – scientists stress that whilst UV rays here might not be as strong as in some other foreign countries, our sun is still strong enough to damage and age the skin and cause skin cancer.
In 2010 (the most statistics available), nearly 3000 people in the UK alone died from skin cancer. Around 12,000 people annually are diagnosed with malignant melanoma, the most deadly form skin cancer, making it the growing cancer in the country.
During the summer, while the sun is at its to the Earth and therefore at its strongest, it’s vital that you wear whenever you go outside, regardless of whether you’re abroad or just here are home. Those most at risk are people with fair skin, and those who have UV such and people who work outside, and those who take part in sports because they spend many hours in the sun even it. In fact, should be worn 365 days a year because UVA rays can penetrate snow and glass windows even when it’s cloudy or .
But remember, you must make sure you use a good quality that will give you the best . With the pinch in these difficult economic times, it’s to save money wherever you can and just go for a cheap . I asked Dr Mahmood which he thinks people should look for when a .
He listed four main . "Firstly, to be sure you’re getting the right protection, it’s vital that you choose both a good quality sunscreen and one with a high sun protection factor, so a minimum SPF 30 will provide good protection". The sun factor (SPF) is a laboratory for the effectiveness of sunscreen – the higher the SPF, the more protection a offers against UVB rays.
he said, "To get the best protection against skin cancer and to prevent premature ageing and pigmentation, it is important to select a broad spectrum sunscreen – one that protects you against both types of harmful sun rays, UVA and UVB". Most low quality do not protect the skin from UVA rays, which 95 per cent of the sun’s rays that reach our skin (those which aren’t by clouds or windows) and they are a major cause of skin ageing.
His third point he said was that, "It’s important to take into account the durability of the sunscreen and select a product that protects the skin for a long time after one application. High quality sunscreens are developed to require re-applying less frequently because they are able to better withstand contact with water, heat and sweat."
And Dr Mahmood’s fourth reason to choose a high quality is because "many cheaper quality products contain thick, oily greasy chemicals that can clog the pores and lead to breakouts and acne and are also not suitable for sensitive skin".
There are a number of good on the market so I asked Face Clinic London’s Dr Mahmood which brand he would . "In my opinion, Skinceuticals’ sunscreens have all the markers of high quality. In fact, it’s the brand that I use myself".
are world renowned for high quality skincare which has been backed by – they are one of only a few cosmetic who use high pharmaceutical grade ingredients and are unique in heavily in and to put their through peer trials so you can be sure of using a product that actually works.
has a range of four sunscreens which contain natural and true UVA and UVB (most only filter out the UVB), with long effects after one application so you can be of the best protection from sun related premature ageing and skin cancer. are light-weight and don’t feel sticky or oily when applied. They are also all-encapsulated, increased using fewer ingredients – this reduces the chances of irritation making the range suitable for all skin types even sensitive and acne prone skin. Skinceuticals range of four Sunscreens are listed below:
Adanced Sun SPF 30
Sun Defense SPF30 provides a moderate to high level Sun Protection Factor of 30 with broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection and is designed not to clog pores. It is recommended for daily use for all skin types including sensitive skin and is at the last step in your before make up.
Ultra Facial SPF50
Ultra facial Defense SPF50 is an ultra light, providing long-lasting hydration (up to 12 hours), for all skin types and it won’t clog pores. Its top level Sun Factor 50 helps aging, excess and age spots, whilst also protecting you against skin cancer.
Physical UV Defense SPF30
Physical UV Defense SPF30 is a non chemical, ideal for use on skin which is very sensitive, (and not able to sunscreens), or for children’s skin. It has a Sun Protection Factor of 30 with broad UVA and UVB and has a formulation which is oil and fragrance free. It is ideal for daily use and can be applied under make up.
Sheer Mineral UV Defense SPF 50
Sheer Mineral UV SPF 50is a formulation technology in sunscreens: a transparent, mattifying, paraben-free SPF 50 providing the highest level of Sun protection factor. Employing broad-spectrum filters, this provides high UVA and UVB in a lightweight, for all skin types, even very . The protective effect of this is enhanced by Artemia Salina, a that increases the skin’s to heat and UV stress. The silky sheer fluid spreads evenly and dries quickly, leaving skin soothed, and is applied daily under make up.
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