The Best Antioxidant & Physical Sunscreens to Prevent Wrinkles & Sun Damage

Skin Care Routine Must Have: Antioxidant & Physical SPF Creams

Did You Know?

More than 2 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer each year

3 out of 4 cancer deaths are attributable to skin cancer

2 out of 4 skin cancer deaths are caused by Melanoma

1 out of 5 Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetimes

*Source American Academy of Dermatology

Antioxidants help eliminate free radicals from sun exposure that can lead to cellular damage, premature aging, and cancer.

Only broad-spectrum sunscreens offer both UVA and UVB protection.

Sunscreen is needed every day, year round.

UV Exposure & Skin Cancer

What is Ultraviolet (UV) Light?

Ultraviolet is a color of light just beyond human vision. UV light that reaches the Earth's surface is broken into two groups - ultraviolet A (UVA) rays and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. Although invisible to the naked eye, UVA and UVB rays play a significant role in conditions such as premature skin aging, eye damage, and skin cancers.

What's the Difference Between UVA & UVB?

UVA (aging) rays increase the risk of cancer and cause premature skin aging, wrinkles, and age spots. These rays do not burn the skin or leave any indication of over-exposure and are present at near full intensity year-round. They penetrate both clouds and glass to cause sun damage any time you're exposed to natural light - even on cloudy days, when driving, or indoors. Sun Protection Factor (SPF) ratings do not measure UVA protection. Only a Broad-Spectrum sunscreen offers UVA protection.

UVB (burning rays) are what people classically equate with sun exposure. These rays cause sunburns and increase the risk of cancer and premature aging. Intensity varies by season, location, and time of day, and is most intense in the summer between 10am and 4pm. SPF measures the degree of protection against these rays only.

What's the Risk of UV Radiation?

Both UVA and UVB radiation increase the risk of cancer and cause premature photo-aging including wrinkles, uneven skin texture, and sun spots. UV radiation is considered the main cause of skin cancers (both Melanoma and non-Melanoma) with more than 2 million diagnosed each year in the US alone. Further, 3 out of every 4 cancer deaths in the US are attributable to skin cancer.

What Do I Need in a Sunscreen?

Sun protection is required to reduce the risk of skin cancer and premature aging. The AAD and Skin Cancer Foundation recommend sunscreens with SPF 30 or greater, Broad Spectrum UVA and UVB protection, and water resistance.

What Does SPF Mean?

SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and indicates how many times longer it takes to redden skin with sunscreen vs. without. (Example: with SPF 30, it will take 30 times longer to redden the skin than without).

What is Broad Spectrum Protection?

Broad Spectrum protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Both UVA and UVB cause cancer. UVB leads to the classic visible sunburn but UVA penetrates more deeply, causing greater wrinkles and aging. SPF measures UVB protection ONLY. A separate test is required to prove that a sunscreen provides BOTH UVA and UVB protection for the labeled value.

How Much UV is Prevented with SPF?

UV protection increases with SPF, with additional benefit limited above SPF 30-40. SPF 15, 30, and 45 provide 92%, 97%, and 98% UV protection respectively. Increasing SPF from 30 to 45 only added 1% more protection and no sunscreen can block 100%. For this reason, the FDA prevents excessively high ratings to avoid a false sense of security and the AAD and Skin Cancer Foundation recommend SPF 30 or higher.

Is Sunscreen Needed Every Day, Year-Round?

Yes. While UVB reduces in winter and is heavily blocked by glass, UVA (which causes wrinkles and cancer) is not blocked by glass and is almost equally intense year-round. Since sun damage is cumulative, 30 minutes of walking or commuting every day leads to the same sun exposure as 22 consecutive 8-hour days of sun on the beach.

How Can Antioxidants in Sunscreen Help UV Protection?

Free radicals are unstable oxygen molecules created by sun exposure - even when protected - that can lead to cellular damage, premature aging, and cancer. Antioxidants help bind, stabilize, and eliminate free radicals.

What is the Difference Between Chemical Sunscreen & Physical Sunscreen?

Chemical sunscreens, such as avobenzone, octocrylene, and octanoate work by absorbing UV radiation and converting it into heat, which is then released from the skin. These ingredients are often favored for their lightweight, non-greasy feel. Physical sunscreens include minerals like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which sit on the skin's surface and reflect UV rays away from the skin. These ingredients are known for their broad-spectrum protection, shielding against both UVA and UVB rays.

What Sunscreen is Right for Me?

Find a sunscreen you want to wear daily with a feel, smell, etc. that you like.

Look for additional benefits in you sunscreen, such as enhanced oil-control, moisturizers for increased hydration, and antioxidants for increased free radical protection.

Choose a sunscreen that you'll be willing to wear every day that also meets the criteria of the American Academy of Dermatology.

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