The three key at-home skin care principles should be: Calibrated Cleansing, Vital Vitamins, and Proper Protection. Today we will focus on Proper Protection.
Proper Protection? It should be a no-brainer, yet most people still believe that daily sunscreen is the least important of the products to be purchased. In reality, sunscreens are the first line of treatment in hyperpigmentation and preventing aging! Sunscreens have become more complex and understanding the different forms of UVR is important:
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UVA: These are the longest rays, coolest rays and are present when there is light (even in rain or snow)! They penetrate the deepest, causing significant aging and also contributing to the development of melanoma.
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UVB: These medium-length rays are warm, prevalent in spring and summer, cause erythema (sunburn) and superficial skin cancers (Basal cell and Squamous cell).
Search for a broadband sunscreen (protects your skin from both UVA & UVB rays) to use daily before you leave the house.
Another thing to look for in a sunscreen? The ingredients, of course! Most sunscreens contain hormone-disrupting chemicals like oxybenzone. Marine biologists have suggested that this chemical in most humans’ sunscreen is partly responsible for the destruction of the Great Barrier Reef. This happens because oxybenzone is altering the hormones of the corals, thus making them unable to reproduce.
What’s the alternative? Look for a sunscreen that uses physical blocks (minerals) like zinc and titanium dioxide. These ingredients protect YOU from the sun, while protecting sea creatures from toxic chemicals.
Mineral sunscreens are 100% the way to go. I can’t stand anything with bezones and salates in it. YUCK
Sun protection is no joke… so necessary.
Where can I get mineral sunscreens for my kids?
Hi Fae! We recommend Screen by GR8/SKN. It’s completely safe for kids & aquatic life. Shop Screen here: https://gr8skn.myshopify.com/products/screen
So important to be sun safe.
How easy is it to find zinc sunscreens for my face?
Hi Milda! Mineral-based sunscreens are hard to find, let alone one that doesn’t clog pores or cause breakouts. However, SCREEN by GR8/SKN is perfect — just what you’re looking for. Shop SCREEN here: https://gr8skn.myshopify.com/products/screen
What spf is best?
Hi Marie! Everyone is different, and the topic of SPF is much-debated, but we highly recommend SPF 30. But no matter what SPF you use, the most important factor is to avoid benzones & reapply often, especially after swimming.
I can’t believe the EPA and the FDA allow toxic chemicals in sunscreens. Disgusting!!!!!!
I need eco-friendly sunscreen……..
Don’t we all, Leora? Check out this eco-friendly sunscreen: https://gr8skn.myshopify.com/products/screen
I need to buy this sun screen now
Great! It’s available here: https://gr8skn.myshopify.com/products/screen
Good to know. I’ve been using daily spf for years.