#Elta sunscreen skin#
But after incorporating EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 into my wintertime skin-care routine, I've seen a drastic difference in not only my skin's overall appearance, but brightness, too.įor this, Finney highlights two key ingredients in UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, which, he says, help calm and protect skin from inflammation. While hyperpigmentation is my biggest skin-care concern, dry, red patches around my laugh lines and cheeks (caused by a lack of moisture) also pose a challenge. The lightweight, silky formula never feels sticky, and you get an added layer of sun protection-no white-cast included. Even after the recommended reapplication time of 80 minutes, I can confidently apply a generous coat all over again, without any hesitancy. I'll sometimes add an extra quarter-sized dollop onto the high points of my face and hairline when I'm at the beach for extra-sun-protected coverage.ĭid I also mention it's water and sweat-resistant? It won't come off after a dip in the ocean or a beach-trail run, which makes my sunshine-adjacent activities even more enjoyable, knowing I'm protected both on land and water. It's as if the sunscreen melts into my complexion, fully absorbing after application. The application process for the entire EltaMD line is always two finger-lengthed lines of product for me, but for this sheer, glossy texture, the risk of going overboard simply doesn't exist. This means I'm both worry- and breakout-free, the latter of which is due to its noncomedogenic formula-meaning it won't clog my pores. "When properly applied, this sunscreen blocks 98% of UVB Rays," says Shah. When the temperature starts to rise.įor those humid days in New York City, I reach for EltaMD UV Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ if only because of how lightweight it feels as I apply a generous coat across my skin. Another one of its key ingredients, squalane, plays a crucial role as it naturally seals in moisture without disrupting my skin's sensitive skin barrier, perfect for sensitive skin like mine. UV Restore Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 doesn't only target hyperpigmentation and dark spots, but also helps with hydration. The formula plays an important role in smoothing out dark spots and imperfections, according to Muneeb Shah, M.D., a Dermatology Resident Physician at Campbell University in North Carolina, crediting iron oxides "that help block visible light to aid in preventing hyperpigmentation." Other active ingredients recognized by Robert Finney, a board-certified Cosmetic Dermatologist at Entière Dermatology, are ginger root and saccharide isomerate to help minimize dark spots. These are some of my personal favorite EltaMD facial sunscreens that get me through the hot summer months, along with New York City’s cold, dry winter. But EltaMD exceeded my expectations and needs, making the sunscreen purchase and application enjoyable and easy. At first, this seemed like a hard-to-impossible ask. While my skin type is sensitive-to-dry, it’s my olive-toned complexion that craves a lightweight, creamy sunscreen that can absorb within seconds of application, without leaving any signs of a white cast. Thankfully, growing up on the coastline, I was introduced to EltaMD and the brand's range of sun protectors, for every skin type and concern at a young age. Needless to say, sunscreen application-and reapplication-is an extremely important process I don’t take (or apply) lightly. My summer vacation is often spent back at home, on the coast of California, laying out on the sandy beaches and dipping my toes in the big, blue Pacific Ocean. Not that you shouldn't already be applying sunscreen every day, sunny or not, but having a well-rounded collection of fragrance-free tubes and bottles to choose from makes it that much easier to apply SPF, no matter the season and occasion. Summer is just around the corner, which means it's time to stock up on your favorite sunscreen for the hot, sunny months ahead.
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