Myth: Sun exposure helps clear acne for Perfect Skin?

Over time, unprotected sun exposure actually causes breakouts. While a tan masks the redness of a breakout and may in fact dry pimples up a bit faster, the increased cell turnover caused by sun exposure builds up more dead cells. As these dead cells pile up, pores become blocked, causing more breakouts. On top of that, UV rays will intensify post-acne dark marks. Sunscreen will not increase breakouts or make you look greasy if you find the right one. Look for a non-comedogenic SPF with UVA protection and oil control for best results.

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For Flawless skin: wear sunscreen even on cloudy days!

Yes, you need a broad-spectrum sunscreen that combat both UVB and UVA rays, everyday, rain or shine.

The sun emits three different kinds of rays, two of which reach the earth. We’ll begin with UVB rays, which you are no doubt familiar with, as these are the rays that cause painful and visible sunburns. UVB rays are the burning rays your mother always warned you about. They are strongest between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. during the summer months when sunlight hits the earth more directly.

UVA radiation, on the other hand, is omnipresent striking the earth and your skin from sunup to sundown, rain or shine, 365 days a year. The rays are equally as strong at 7:00 a.m. as they are at noon and at 5:00 p.m. They are so powerful they can penetrate clouds, rain, snow, glass, some plastics and clothing (especially loose cotton weaves and wet fabrics). UVA rays are long rays that penetrate deep into the dermis, causing tremendous damage over time. They have the ability to destroy our collagen and elastin, causing wrinkles and sagging. UVA rays also stimulate pigment-producing melanocytes to release brown melanin, resulting in “liver spots” on the face, hands and chest—a true hallmark of aged skin.

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Shopping by SPF number

To reap the full benefits of your sunscreen, you should be using one teaspoon to cover your face. If you are only using a thin layer, an SPF 50 isn’t really a 50. The greater the SPF, the more likely a sunscreen will be heavy, greasy and whitening on the skin, making compliance a problem. We recommend using a cosmetically elegant SPF 15 or SPF 30 every day and reapplying it every few hours. Remember, when sunscreen is applied correctly:

SPF 15 blocks 93% of UVB rays

SPF 30 blocks 97% of UVB rays

SPF 50 blocks 99% of UVB rays

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Zinc Oxide

You may think of white-nosed lifeguards when you think of zinc, but there’s a good reason they use it.  Zinc, technically known as zinc oxide, offers great protection against UVA “aging” rays. This physical (or inorganic) sunscreen is non-irritating, reflects light and is perfect for babies or adults with sensitive skin. In the past, sunscreens containing zinc oxide were hard to rub in, making the skin look pasty white. Now new, micronized versions make this ingredient invisible, allowing for highly elegant formulations. Find zinc oxide in Rodan + Fields® REVERSE UVA/UVB SPF 15 Sunscreen and SOOTHE UVA/UVB SPF 15 Sunscreen, UNBLEMISH Oil Control Lotion SPF 20 and ENHANCEMENTS Mineral Peptides SPF 20.  Contact: Diane's website for this product of other sunscreens mentioned.