With summertime in full swing, I thought a short blog on how to protect your skin with Elta MD sunscreen would be helpful. I think it can look a little overwhelming staring at a bunch of bottles, all with different SPFs, and all with different names that are fairly nondescript. So here’s a quick breakdown of which is right for your skin type or sun protection needs:
UV Clear:
Available in tinted and non-tinted
This is best for oily or acneic skin
For use on the face
The tinted version can replace foundation if you just want light coverage
UV Daily:
Available in tinted and non-tinted
Best for normal to drier skin types
Has hyaluronic acid in it for added hydration, giving it a luxurious feel
For use on the face
Just like UV Clear, the tinted version can replace foundation if you just want light coverage
UV Physical:
Available only in tinted
For use on the face
This is for extra-sensitive or post-procedure skin
UV Sport:
This one is easy! If you’re being sporty, use this
It’s water-resistant for 80 minutes, so it won’t drip in your eyes
Can be used on the face or the whole body
UV Lotion:
The perfect SPF to use everyday for the whole body
UV Aero:
Continuous spray
For use on the body
Water resistant. I LOVE this one because it’s so easy to apply…even sprays upside down.
Here’s a few short facts about sun damage and sunscreens:
UVB rays mostly cause sunburn and they are filtered by windows
UVA rays mostly cause wrinkles, sagging and aging, and they are NOT filtered through windows (think about all the exposure we get driving in the car)
SPF numbers ONLY apply to protection against UVB rays, and SPF 30 keeps out 97% of UVB rays
Physical sunscreens, like the Elta MD products, are effective immediately after application
Physical sunscreens are safer for your skin and safer for the environment than chemical sunscreens
Physical sunscreens work because they have zinc oxide and titanium dioxide which form a barrier against the sun's rays
Sunscreen does not cause Vitamin D deficiency
Sunscreen is still necessary on cloudy days