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And since vanity can also be a powerful source of motivation weve got you covered there, too.
Obviously,safe sunscreenis vital, but theres still a lot of confusion surrounding the stuff.
Eventually, the founder of L’Oreal, Eugene Schueller, invented the first sunscreen called Ambre Solaire in 1935.
Perhaps now more than ever before, wearing sunscreen is critical.
As it thins, humans are exposed to higher levels of ultraviolet rays.
(We definitely don’t have the natural sun protection that people had in the 1940s or ’50s.)
That means that those cells can become abnormal over time, and eventually become cancerous.
There are two types of sunscreens available: mineral and chemical.
They form a physical barrier between UV rays and the skin.
While many people may be under the impression that mineral sunscreens are “natural,” they are not.
“Both chemical and mineral sunscreens are made in a lab,” confirms Robinson.
Chemical sunscreens typically have a thinner consistency and tend to blend in more easily than their mineral counterparts.
However, these ingredients can cause irritation for many people with sensitive skin.
“The sunscreens back in the day had large zinc particles in them,” says Robinson.
Today, new innovations have led to an improvement in the size of the particles used in mineral sunscreens.
Sunscreen is coursing through your veins!
was the general tenor of many of the headlines that ran at the time.
Experts Robinson included stress that consumers should still use sunscreen regularly.
Additional data is definitelynotneeded to establish that sun exposure is a cause of skin cancer.
This makes the treatment difficult and the cancer can even be deadly.
“They thought it was a rash on their skin.”
UVA rays are the rays that visibly age us, explains Robinson.
Protection against UVA radiation is more important (and complex!)
than you might think.
(Her personal pick isRevision C+ Correcting Complex 30%.)
Now that we’ve broken downallthe science of sunscreen, it’s time to find your perfect match.
Luckily, mineral sunscreens are improving.
Formula punch in
Finally, don’t forget to consider formula types when shopping for an SPF.
Also, it’s important to note that sprays can be dangerous if you accidentally breathe them in.
According to Robinson,powder sunscreensare a great option for reapplying throughout the day.
However, it’s best to use them to touch-up not as your main source of SPF.
Michelle’s Current Favorites
She alternates the tinted lightweight formula ofEltaMDand the creamy texture ofOlay Regeneristthroughout the day.
Sometimes she layers theReViveunder the EltaMD because it smells really nice and has a refreshing effect.
She likesIsdinfor everyday use because it’s lightweight and layers well with makeup.
And she usesLa Roche Posay, which dries very matte, to avoid breakouts from sunscreen.
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