Did you know …. there is a sunscreen that you can wear underneath your makeup?
Until recently, there hasn’t been a sunscreen able to provide substantial protection without turning the skin white. Chemical sunscreens purchased from chemists or supermarkets and SPF makeup protect against UVB rays only and, at best, offer only about 50-55% protection. As well as offering no protection at all against UVA, they also can be highly irritating and too greasy to wear underneath makeup. So, how can we help?
SkinCeuticals™ and Results Rx™ have formulated sunscreens which not only protect against both UVA and UVB but are non-greasy, won’t turn your skin white and can be worn alone or underneath your usual makeup. At Assure Medispa, we will comprehensively assess your skin at no charge and advise on which product would be best for you.
Technology improves...
Recently patented technology has provided a physical sunscreen which contains zinc oxide or titanium dioxide and protects against both UVA and UVB rays. The particles are micronized so they are invisible on the skin and therefore can be worn underneath makeup. These invisible particles deflect the sun’s rays, providing significantly more protection than chemical sunscreens which are absorbed by the skin. They are also non-irritating and can actually calm an irritated skin. They do not clog the pores or cause the skin to break out and are safe to use after cosmetic procedures of the type which leave the skin needing extra sun protection. They will also protect against photoageing.
Photoageing is damage caused to the skin by the sun. Photodamage includes, but is not limited to: wrinkles, dark blotches, freckles, leathery texture, and loss of elasticity. UVA rays penetrate the skin’s surface, invading the layers below and eventually destroying the collagen and elastin that give the skin its firm, plump texture and elasticity. Recent studies have shown it takes only relatively small amounts of UVA exposure to cause photoageing in human skin. Factors such as light from computer screens, sunlight through the windscreen of cars and fluorescent light are all contributors to UV light exposure and it is recommended that your skin be protected with a physical sunscreen at all times throughout the day to prevent photoageing.
It has also been proven that topical application of L-Ascorbic acid or Vitamin C can increase UVA and UVB protection. L-Ascorbic acid is an antioxidant. The human body uses many internal antioxidant mechanisms to defend itself from oxidative damage, but excessive exposure to UV light as well as the natural ageing process depletes the body of its internal supply of antioxidants. Antioxidants prevent oxidative damage by neutralising oxygen-free radicals before they can attack the body. Some antioxidants are available to the body by oral ingestion, however, most individuals don’t achieve even the minimum daily requirement via diet or supplements. Only about 1% of vitamins ingested are received by the skin. Scientists have refined ways to stabilise and deliver additional amounts of key antioxidants such as Vitamin C into the skin via topical application.
Recent studies have shown that topical application of optimised antioxidant combinations can provide up to eight fold antioxidant protection, 96% reduction of sunburn, and aid in preventing the formation of thymine dimmers (which cause skin cancers) in UV irradiated skin.
There has never been a better time to increase your UV protection by applying a physical sunscreen and an antioxidant serum to improve the health of your skin. Now that it is comfortable to wear under makeup, there is no excuse!
Contact Assure Medispa today for more information or to book your initial free consultaton.
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