Protect Your Largest Organ, Your Skin, All Summer Long
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As your trusted estheticians, we love to periodically remind our clients about the importance of wearing sunscreen! We all know sunscreen is essential and that there are risks to not wearing it. Yet we hear from clients all the time that they just haven’t found a sunscreen they like to wear.
That’s why we are eager to share the different sunscreens we have here at Skin Deep. If factors like the feel of the sunscreen or concerns about chemicals have kept you from wearing sunscreen regularly, there is hope!
Technology has come a long way with sunscreen and skincare, and we carry so many trusted brands at Skin Deep that we’re confident we can find you a sunscreen you love!
Your Sunscreen Varies Based on Your Lifestyle!
We stock so many great sunscreens at the spa because we know everyone has different needs based on their lifestyle and preferences.
We educate our clients that there are two main types of sunscreens—sunscreens that provide a physical barrier from the sun and sunscreens that provide a chemical barrier. Both sit on top of your skin, acting as a protective layer between your skin and the environment.
Physical barrier sunscreens are ideal for people who prefer non-chemical solutions. TiZO sunscreens are physical sunscreens, as well as the Jane Iredale SPF makeup and other SPF products. Jan Marini also has several great physical barrier products that are perfect for babies (no chemicals) or anyone who wants a natural barrier solution.
PCA and Trilipiderm also have sunscreens we love and trust that provide a chemical barrier. Chemical barrier sunscreens are great for people who will be out in the sun all day—going boating for the day for example—and need maximum protection for greater sun exposure.
In a recent blog, we shared how much we appreciate Trilipiderm products, and their sunscreens are no exception! If there’s any company that would understand the needs of high elevation, high sun exposure, and dry living, it’s our neighbors to the north at this Jackson, Wyoming-based company!
Top Sunscreen Tips (And Maybe a Few Things You Didn’t Know!)
Even if your makeup contains SPF, you should still apply more sunscreen if you plan to spend an extended period in the sun.
You don’t really need anything over 30 to 45 SPF. Anything over that is overkill because regardless of the SPF, you’ll need to keep reapplying every hour or two if you’re going to be in the sun for a long time.
Tinted sunscreen is a great investment! If you’re worried about sunscreen covering up your makeup, a tinted sunscreen can be the perfect solution.
Dry sunscreen is a thing! Many of our clients (especially men and babies) have been loving Jane Iredale’s new Powder Me dry sunscreen. The powder is applied through a brush applicator and it’s a mineral sunscreen, so it’s safe for your little ones.
At the end of the day, you really have no excuse not to wear sunscreen because there are so many varieties available. And if you’re not sure which ones to try, your esthetician at Skin Deep can help! We can even get you a few samples so you can decide which one works best for you. That way, you can feel confident investing in high quality sunscreen.
Drop by and check out the sunscreens at Skin Deep, or ask your esthetician next time you’re in for a treatment!