Concerns over skin cancer, specifically the cancers that come from
over-exposure to UVA and UVB radiation (i.e. the sun) are causing major
concerns for the general public. In turn, there’s a growing focus on the
importance of sunscreen for protecting our skin, not simply from cancer but
also from the effects of aging. Sun
exposure leads to wrinkles and uneven pigmentation, by damaging the dermis of
the skin.
Here is why sunscreen is
important and what you need to know to protect your skin:
The first and most important defense against
wrinkles is the daily use of sunscreen with an SPF 15 or higher. It can be in your foundation or moisturizer and
it will help to prevent new wrinkles from developing and existing ones from
getting deeper.
Sun protection is not
just for the summer months! To prevent aging caused
by UV rays, sunscreen should be used every day of the year-even on rainy days
or if you're not planning on spending much time outside.
Sunscreen should be the last product applied – Using other skin care products over your
sunscreen will dilute its effectiveness. Your SPF product should be the last
product you apply.
Using a foundation with SPF also products the
skin against the UV rays. The importance of sunscreen is year round, every day
Natural Sunscreen - The Safest Sunscreen - With the
growing awareness of the dangers of too much sun exposure, more consumers are looking
for a Natural Sunscreen that is safe and healthy. While tons of commercial
products exist, there is a demand for something that's natural and protects the
skin from the unhealthy effects of radiation.
Kimberly Sayer of London SPF Moisturizers
We took an
independent study of over 5000 men and woman and found that 9 out of 10 people
said they would use a SPF if it was combined with their daily
moisturizer. We developed our moisturizers with natural proven physical sunscreen blockers
Titanium Oxide and Zinc Oxide to protect skin from harmful UV radiation without
clogging pores or causing breakouts
A luxurious daily hydrating cream with
live organic extracts, anti-oxidants and organic sunscreens to help protect against
free radical damage. Contains Anti-Oxidant Beech Bud Extract which seeks out
aged damaged cells deep within the skin to heal and repair. Helps diminish winkles
and increases cell turnover (product
SPF has recently been changed to SPF-30)
A lightweight, protective day cream
with mineral sunscreen that’s easily absorbed and won’t clog pores or cause
breakouts. Kimberly Sayer Ultra-Light Organic Facial
Moisturizer contains lemon to detoxify the skin and minimize the
production of oil, while drying up acne and zits. Ideal for use under make-up.
Zinc Oxide Sunscreen is becoming more and more
popular as a sunblocker. People want to know that the products they put on
their face are healthy and functional. Zinc Oxide is a mineral, and it is the
only ingredient that the FDA approves for use on babies. It has the additional
benefit of natural anti-inflammatory characteristics
Titanium Dioxide Sunscreen has a long
history as safe, proven sunscreen
blocker that protects
skin from harmful UV radiation naturally protects the skin without chemicals
Environmental groups
recommend mineral sunscreens with zinc oxide or titanium oxide, because they
don’t appear to absorb deep into the body, don’t break down in sunlight and
pose a lower health risk. Local sewage treatment plants also generally can
remove natural minerals from the waste stream.
This advice comes with
one important caveat. Increasingly,
sunscreens are using nano-particles of zinc and titanium in their formulations,
which Kimberly Sayer urges you to avoid if possible. The results of several
recent studies suggest that nano-zinc is toxic to human colon cells, harms
brain and stem cells, and accumulates in the food chain, where it is likely to
be toxic to many aquatic life forms.
1 comment:
Excellent article, highly informative and lovely to hear from the expert herself!
As a long time devotee of Kimberly Sayer's outstanding products, I swear by her skin care line, it is certainly the best one I ever used, and tried them all. These products and especially this moisturizer literally saved my parched skin from flying worldwide for BA for many years back to a baby soft one.
I believe it was your lovely store that first made me aware of Kimberly's fine products some years back, thanks all around!
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