The sun is beneficial to our health, generating vitamin D production, promoting good mental health, helping to fortify our bones, and controlling our blood pressure. Its rays are always around; from season to season, rain, or shine. They even break through the clouds on an overcast day. As lovely as the sun’s rays are, you should wear an SPF product daily!
The not-so-good news is that too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Excessive sun exposure can age the skin and increase the risk of skin cancer. For this reason, wearing sunscreen is always recommended for everyday use no matter the weather or season.
Sunscreen protects your skin by blocking ultraviolet radiation that leads to sunburn and skin cancer. While no product is 100% effective, they can lessen the effects of the rays. The SPF measures how well the product protects against harmful ultraviolet rays. When a product is SPF 30, it can block approximately 97% of the rays. An SPF of 50 can block 98% of UV rays.
Keep sunburn and the signs of aging at bay, as well as reduce your risk of skin cancer, by finding an SPF product that you can wear every day. While some sunscreen products can feel too heavy on the skin to wear under makeup, a great option is to select makeup or tinted moisturizers with SPF formulated right in. So many of our services are treating the effects of years of sun damage, but you can prevent much of the damage before it happens!
We know it can be overwhelming to select the very best products for your skin. That’s why we’ve done the leg work for you to recommend high-quality, medical-grade products to our patients:
Intellishade™ Original Broad-Spectrum SPF 45 Anti-Aging Tinted Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen
Great for using at home or on the go, it is all packed in a 1.7 oz tube that generally lasts three months. Not only does it protect from UV rays, but it also feeds the skin providing many more benefits. A tinted moisturizer, it corrects, conceals, brightens, and hydrates the skin.
You can wear this SPF alone or under your makeup. The great thing about the Intellishade Original is that it reduces the signs of aging after just 12 weeks of daily use.
Intellishade™ TruPhysical Anti-Aging Tinted Daily Moisturizer with 100% Mineral Sunscreen
Like the Original, the TruPhysical version of the Intellishade™ Tinted Moisturizer should last about three months. It offers 5 anti-aging products in one and is free of chemical sunscreens. It protects from the sun, corrects, conceals, brightens, and hydrates the skin.
Composed of three bioavailable peptides, botanical extracts, and antioxidants help to firm the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. A bonus is the boron nitride that helps to smooth the skin, diffuses light, and absorbs heat. For those looking for a natural product, you’ll be happy to know that there are no parabens, alcohol, or artificial fragrances. It’s a great product for all skin types and post-procedure after healing.
If you aren’t already including sunscreen in your everyday routine, it’s time to pick up a new habit. Remember that sunscreen can’t do all the work for you. Try to stay in the shade, limiting sun exposure between 10 am and 4 pm when UV rays are strongest. Use sunglasses, a wide-brim hat, and clothes with a tight weave to cover your skin. Staying away from tanning beds and sunlamps will also help to keep your skin protected.
We also carry many other options in SPF and would be happy to make a recommendation based on your needs. Stop by or call our office today!