Sun Protection
Sun Protection
Arguably the most important step in your daily routine, sunscreens or SPFs (Sun Protection Factor) are vital in the protection against the harmful damage of the sun’s rays. Broad spectrum SPF’s often will protect against both UVA and UVB, these harmful rays can cause our skin to burn or worse, lead to potential skin cancers. Some sunscreens will also be formulated with other additional benefits such as free radical neutralisers and blue light filters to protect from screens and artificial light that damage our skin.
Our Recommendation
We love Heliocare 360 for its unique formulations against broad spectrum UVA, UVB and visible light. Heliocare fractional biomimetic melanin is synthesised from plant-derived tyrosine which absorbs visible light without absorption into the skin. There are several products in the range suitable for all skin types and levels of protection.
What is a sunscreen?
Sunscreen aids in shielding the skin from the sun’s damaging rays. Sunscreens offer protection from both ultraviolet A and B radiation by reflecting, absorbing, and scattering both types of energy. Sunscreen-containing lotions, creams, and gels can help shield the skin from harm that could cause skin cancer and premature ageing.
UVA rays can cause premature skin ageing, wrinkles and age spots, whereas UVB rays are for tanning the skin, and are responsible for the burning we may experience.
Physical (mineral) sunscreen
These include the inorganic mineral compounds titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, that block and scatter the rays before they penetrate your skin.
Chemical
What is SPF?
The SPF on sunscreen bottles stands for “Sun Protection Factor” and states how well the sunscreen protects against UV radiation, called UVB. UVB rays cause sunburns and several types of skin cancers, and so protection of this is highly important!
Another type of radiation that SPF protects against is UVA radiation. This penetrates deeper into the skin and can cause premature wrinkling, fine lines, age spots and can heighten the risk of some cancers. A broad-spectrum sunscreen blocks against both UVA and UVB.
Using a sunscreen with an SPF between 15 and 50 is recommended every day, 365 days a year, to protect against the sun’s rays! It does not need to be warm or sunny outdoors for UV rays to damage your skin, so be sure to wear your sunscreen all year round.
Although, no SPF can block 100% of the UV rays, it is still very important to protect yourself, ideally with an SPF of 50, as this will give you longer protection against the UV rays. The number of SPF protection refers to roughly how long it will take for a person’s skin to become red when out in the sun. Sunscreen with a SPF of 50 will prevent your skin from becoming red for approximately 50 times longer than usual. However, as most people do not use enough sunscreen, or it rubs or washes off, it is important to reapply sunscreen within two hours regardless of its strength.
Choosing Your Sun Protection
Jane Iredale Dream Tint Moisturiser
Jan Marini Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant SPF 30
Heliocare 360 AK Fluid SPF100+
Jane Iredale LipDrink® SPF 15 Lip Balm
Heliocare 360 Gel Oil-Free Dry Touch SPF 50
Oxygenetix Blemish Control Foundation SPF25
Heliocare 360 Pigment Solution Fluid SPF 50+
Viscoderm Photoprotection SPF50
SkinCeuticals Oil Shield UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50 (Without Outer Packaging)
Heliocare Gelcream Colour Light SPF 50
SkinCeuticals Advanced Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen (SPF 50) 40ml
Heliocare 360 Mineral Tolerance Fluid – SPF 50
NeoStrata Sheer Hydration SPF40
Heliocare Oral Capsules
Jan Marini Antioxidant Physical Protectant SPF 30 Untinted
Obagi Sun Shield Tint SPF50
£63.99SkinCeuticals Ultra Facial UV Defense SPF 50 30ml
Heliocare 360 Fluid Cream SPF 50+
Heliocare 360 Age Active Fluid SPF50
Jan Marini Antioxidant Physical Protectant SPF 30 Untinted (Best Before end of September 2024)
SkinCeuticals Mineral Radiance UV Defense SPF 50 50ml
NeoStrata Skin Active Matrix Support SPF30
Heliocare Ultra-D Capsules
Heliocare 360 Colour Gel Oil Free (Beige, Bronze or Pearl)
£27.99 – £28.99SkinCeuticals Ultra Facial UV Defense SPF 50 30ml (Without the outer packaging box)
Oxygenetix Oxygenating Breathable Foundation SPF 25
£50.00 – £58.99SkinCeuticals Brightening UV Defense SPF 30 30ml
Heliocare 360˚ Oral Capsules
Heliocare Gelcream Colour Brown SPF 50
NeoStrata Skin Brightener SPF35
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Jan Marini Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant SPF 30
Heliocare 360 Fluid Cream SPF 50+
SkinCeuticals Oil Shield UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50 (Without Outer Packaging)
Oxygenetix Blemish Control Foundation SPF25
Heliocare 360 Mineral Tolerance Fluid – SPF 50
Jan Marini Antioxidant Physical Protectant SPF 30 Untinted
Heliocare Gelcream Colour Light SPF 50
Jan Marini Antioxidant Physical Protectant SPF 30 Untinted (Best Before end of September 2024)
Heliocare 360 Invisible Spray SPF50+
Heliocare 360 Airgel SPF 50+
Heliocare 360 Gel Oil-Free Dry Touch SPF 50
Jane Iredale Dream Tint Moisturiser
Heliocare Oral Capsules
SkinCeuticals Oil Shield UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50
Obagi Sun Shield Tint SPF50
£63.99Viscoderm Photoprotection SPF50
Heliocare Advanced Gel SPF 50
SkinCeuticals Advanced Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen (SPF 50) 40ml
SkinCeuticals Ultra Facial UV Defense SPF 50 30ml (Without the outer packaging box)
Heliocare 360 Age Active Fluid SPF50
Heliocare 360 Pigment Solution Fluid SPF 50+
NeoStrata Ultra Daytime Smoothing Cream SPF20
NeoStrata Skin Active Matrix Support SPF30
Jane Iredale LipDrink® SPF 15 Lip Balm
SkinCeuticals Brightening UV Defense SPF 30 30ml
Heliocare 360˚ Oral Capsules
Oxygenetix Oxygenating Breathable Foundation SPF 25
£50.00 – £58.99SkinCeuticals Sheer Mineral UV Defense SPF 50
Heliocare Ultra-D Capsules
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Heliocare 360 Age Active Fluid SPF50
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Heliocare 360 Airgel SPF 50+
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Heliocare 360 AK Fluid SPF100+
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Heliocare 360 Colour Gel Oil Free (Beige, Bronze or Pearl)
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Heliocare 360 Fluid Cream SPF 50+
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