Critical Sun Protection Facts

The most important thing you must now is that there are 2 types of UV radiation that are harmful:

UVA

  • UVA is responsible for aging, causing damage to collagen & elastin
  • 95% of solar radiation is UVA, so there is 50 times more of it than UVB
  • UVA goes right through clouds and window glass

Because UVA is always present, you should wear sunscreen every day, even if it is a cloudy day.

UVB

  • UVB primarily causes burning
  • UVB is stronger during the summer and closer to the equator

Both UVA and UVB cause:

  • skin cancer
  • skin aging
  • burning
  • pigmentation

85% of skin aging comes from sun damage

Sunscreen Essentials – Shopping Checklist

When you’re shopping for a sunscreen, look for:

    • ‘Broad Spectrum SPF‘ on the label
    • SPF 30 or higher
    • at least one of these Active Ingredients:
    • Zinc Oxide 5% or more, with Octocrylene
    • Titanium Dioxide 5% or more
    • Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) 3%
    • Avobenzone 3%,

    Tips:

    • Zinc Oxide is a better choice than Titanium Dioxide.
    • Ecamsule + Avobenzome should be together (ideally).
    • Avobenzone should be stabilized. Look for Helioplex or liposome encapsulation.

    Even Better If the Sunscreen Has These Additional Ingredients

    1. Vitamin A
    2. Vitamin C
    3. Vitamin E