Sunscreen? Really? We're barely having a summer here, and we're talking about sunscreen?
Yes! Yes, we are! In the Pacific Northwest it might seem a little overkill to wear sunscreen. We barely see the sun as it is, and do we really need another product for our faces? But sunscreen is important, even on the cloudy days.
Just because you can't SEE the sun doesn't mean its rays aren't making their way through to your skin. UVA rays happen year round and can penetrate both clouds and glass. This means more wrinkles and premature aging for skin that isn't protected. You may be okay with a few laugh lines, but no one wants extra wrinkles just for fun. 90% of UV radiation is responsible for the aging process, degrading collegen, breaking down connective tissue and skin cancer. That's reason enough to get on the SPF bandwagon.
So, if sunscreen protects our skin and can protect it from the aging process, why aren't more people using it? Up to 40% of clients don't use sunscreen and it's usually because of texture or irritation. Some sunscreens have added chemicals and can seem sticky or thick. Others are difficult for your skin to absorb and can leave you with a white sickly complexion--probably not the look you're going for.
So, we've searched high and low for the best sunscreens for different skin types and different activity levels. Not everyone is going to need waterproof sunscreen every day of the year. And products for oily skin aren't going to cut it for more mature skin. At Classique Spa we've managed to try and test a variety of sunscreens and here is what we have for you. As always, make sure to talk with your esthetician to find out which products work best for your skin type and can maximize the results.
Dermalogica
Ultra Sensitive Faceblock SPF 25, tinted
Dynamic Skin recovery SPF 30
Yonka
SPF 25 Ultra Protection
Epicuren
Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 20
Skin Ceuticals
Physical Fusion UV Defense Spf 50
Sheer physical UV Defense Spf 50
Daily Sun Defense SPF 20
Sport UV Defense Spf 45
Ultimate UV Defense Spf 30
Physical UV Defense Spf 30
photo credit: kristie price photography
