NeoStrata Targeted Treatment Sheer Physical Protection SPF50, 50 ml

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The Silicone-free label only includes the most common Silicone ingredients that have indentified been reported by individuals that could potentially cause issues. Additionally, products that may contain ingredients that have shown to feed Malassezia may not neccessarily exacerbate the condition due to concentration of ingredient used in the product, this information is simply not available on the products. At SkinCarisma, we've done our best to identify as many ingredients as possible but note the fungal-free label may not be 100% accurate due to the complexconditions and combination of ingredients that malezzeria can thrive on. These include: Amodimethicone, Behenoxy Dimethicone, Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Cetearyl Methicone, Cetyl Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Copolyol, Dimethiconol, Methicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Stearoxy Dimethicone, Stearyl Dimethicone, Trimethylsilylamodimethicone.

While UV radiation is the most damaging form of solar radiation for the skin, it only accounts for a small percentage of total solar radiation. Solar Radiation Some research suggests that the addition of iron oxide to mineral sunscreens can reduce the amount of UVA and visible light transmitted to the skin to 20%. In particular, when iron oxide is combined with zinc oxide, it can reduce the amount of UVA radiation transmitted to the skin to 1.5% [3]. Your mineral sunscreen must-have! Lightweight, sheer and easy to apply, this tinted mattifying fluid sunscreen features a powerful combination of SPF 50 broad spectrum protection against the look of UVA/UVB-induced aging with potent antioxidants and a Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) complex to protect and strengthen skin's moisture barrier against environmental aggressors. Formulated exclusively with mineral sunscreens Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, this formula does not leave creases, is not whitening and compatible with makeup! While iron oxide is effective at absorbing all wavelengths of visible light [4], it is particularly effective at absorbing longer UVA radiation and blue light but its effects are less optimal as wavelengths increase [5]. UVA and Blue light (high energy visible – HEV – light) are particularly damaging for skin and adequate protection is not offered from conventional sunscreens [2]. Antioxidants protect against visible light in the same way they help protect against UV radiation – by preventing or reducing the production of DNA-damaging free radicals in the skin.In general, mineral sunscreen ingredients zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are better at protecting the skin from visible light than chemical sunscreens due to the fact that they reflect and scatter light [4]. There's still a lot of support for avoiding parabens following the better safe than sorry route. If you do we completely support you! For the same reasons they are popularly used, they are also commonly avoided. Anecdotally, many individuals have reported that Silicones cause/excerbate breakouts, irritation, cause a feeling of skin being unable to breathe, cause clumping of cosmetic products and find it difficult to wash off. As a result, those who find them problematic are avoiding them and increasingly, cosmetic companies are avoiding them as well.

Solar radiation that reaches the surface of the earth is composed mainly of infrared radiation (780-5000nm), visible light (400-780nm), and UV radiation (290-400nm). In fact, infrared radiation accounts for about 53% of solar radiation, visible light accounts for about 39-44%, and UV radiation accounts for about 3-7%. However some sulfates are so good at their job, they can wash off your skin’s own natural oils that keep it moisturised and protected which can lead to dryness and irritation. For more information regarding Fungal Acne, please visit Simple Skincare Science (f.c) - #3 of our Recommend Skincare Resources for an amazing comprehensive guide!

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A light-weight mineral sunscreen with iron oxide that offers high UVA protection, is paraben free, oil free, and fragrance-free. This sunscreen is hypoallergenic and gentle on the skin. Formulated with vitamin E and antioxidants to help protect skin against free radical damage and infrared rays. It’s similar to the SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV defense but less greasy. It blends perfectly with all skin tones without leaving a chalky residue. NeoStrata® Sheer Physical Protection SPF 50 is an ultra-sheer, physical broad-spectrum sunscreen that provides protection from UV radiation and DNA damage. A sheer universal tint blends with the skin’s natural tone providing an ultra-sheer mattifying finish. Suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin.They help loosen up the dirt and grime from your skin and hair to allow for water to wash it away with ease. Lactobionic Acid: part of the Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) family and is derived from natural sugars. It helps to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles, discoloration, enlarged pores and roughness through gentle exfoliation, while also attracting moisture for added hydration and comfort. A moisturizer, sunscreen, and foundation in one? This light-weight mineral sunscreen with iron oxide has the benefit of added antioxidants to protect against free radical damage, hyaluronic acid to improve skin hydration, and is available in three different shades. It’s suitable for all skin types and tones. However, it loses a few points for only offering SPF 20 protection. Castanedo-Cazares, J., Hernandez-Blanco, D., Carlos-Ortega, B., Fuentes-Ahumada, C. & Torres-Alvarez, B. (2013). ‘Near visible light and UV photoprotection in the treatment of melasma: a double-blind randomized trial’, Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 30(1), 35-42.