SPF is your BFF
Spring is finally here! ☀️🌷🌧️ Daylight savings is in full swing, the days are longer & the weather is getting warmer — Let’s brush up on our SPF who, what, where and why!
Did you know that those harmful UV rays penetrate through clouds? That means no matter where you live, even on the gloomiest of days here in WA, we still need our SPF protection. Sun damage causes collagen to break down forming wrinkles and a loss of volume. In addition to wrinkles and poor elasticity, pigmentation is a huge result of sun damage, you know those little brown patches that your grandma refers to as age spots? Yep — that’s actually sun damage from her teens, 20s, and 30s! Sometimes pigmentation pops up sooner for those who are exposed to a lot of sun and others don’t see that pigmentation surface for years. Aside from the cosmetic negatives to the sun we can’t forget about the main concern… melanoma! UV damage mutates our healthy cells into cancerous ones.
It’s a common misconception that deeper skin tones do not need SPF because only the fairest of skin burns. Having more melanin does slow down the negative affects of solar exposure but does not protect against the damage. Brown and black skin is able to burn, age prematurely, develop unwanted pigmentation and cancer — sun damage is multicultural! Everyone needs a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) SPF of 30 or higher no matter the skin tone or season.
Unfortunately the ingredient we need for protection “expires” after so much exposure making us susceptible to damage as if we didn’t have it on at all. Reapplication every 2 hours is the golden rule to ensure maximum protection. Sounds tedious right? Don’t worry, reapplying doesn’t have to be complicated! In fact it can be pretty quick + easy with some of the products we carry at REFRESH.
+ SPF MOISTURIZER— this is for your initial application in the morning, it’s your AM moisturizer + SPF combo. This comes in a range of formulas (matte, hydrating, etc) including tinted options. We’re even testing out a clear gel for oily skin types or skin tones that might get that white cast with other SPFs. This method can be used for reapplication if that is your preferred formula!
+ SPF POWDER— if you’re a makeup girlie who likes to blot and add a little more coverage throughout the day this is for you! Our tinted SPF powder reapplies your sun protection while adding a little color and minimizing shine. The powder cartridge is loaded into your brush making this a really easy, one step product to throw in your bag. BONUS, the brush detaches for effortless cleaning!
+ SPF SPRAY— a favorite for all skin types & lifestyles! Whether you wear makeup or not and you just want a quick, hands free reapplication. This zinc based spray will rehydrate your skin, add more SPF protection all under 30 seconds, its fool proof and easy to throw in your bag. This colorless product does come unscented and in various fresh scents like tropical floral, seaside escape and exotic fruit.
No matter the formula you choose, your future self will thank you! Have more Q’s about sun protection or need help choosing a formula that’s right for you? Send us a message, we’d love to help ☀️🫶🏻