This month, some of our subscribers will have received a sun protection product in their June Birchbox. Why? Well, we might not have to tell you about the anti-ageing benefits (80% of premature ageing is caused by the sun) or the health protection – you’re too smart for that! But, what you might not know is that your SPF options have never been more versatile, luxurious, or a pleasure to wear. Here’s the why, how, and what of sunscreen in 2016.
Do I Really Have to Wear it Daily? Even if I’m Not Outside?
Yep, yes, affirmative. No ifs, ands, or buts.
How Do I Find One That’s Right for Me?
Maybe you’re interested in wearing sunscreen daily, but can’t get used to the way it feels. Thankfully, sun care has come a long way from the sticky tubes your mum used to pack for your family holidays. Not only is there one out there for acne-prone, dry, and sensitive skin types, but the formulas have advanced, too: These days there are oils, mists, serums, and more formulated to fit everyone’s concerns.
For example: Suffer from breakouts or worried about oily skin? Try a mattifying formula like Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30. Don’t like heavy lotions? Liquid formulas like Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ glide on weightlessly, thanks to the light-as-water texture.
By the Way…New SPFs Work Like Your Make-Up and Skincare
In addition to shielding you from harmful UV rays, the new sun-protection formulas work just as hard for you as your daily serums, moisturisers, and setting sprays. In addition to blocking the sun, they can provide coverage and colour – seriously double-duty products! Bioderma Photoderm MAX Ultra-fluide teinte claire SPF 50+ is infused with a skin-perfecting tint so you can rest assured that your complexion is covered while you’re relaxing poolside, and Bioderma Photoderm BRONZ Spray SPF 30 stimulates the skin’s natural tanning process so you’ll see a golden glow faster (while protecting your skin at the same time!).
Sold! So What’s Next?
Take a look at your daily routine to see which formula makes the most sense, whether it’s a daily moisturiser with SPF, a make-up setting spray, or a hydrating oil. Once you find the right formula, wearing SPF will fit into your daily routine as seamlessly as, say, a cup of coffee.
Psst… Bioderma is only available to buy at The Birchbox Shop until Thursday, 30th June 2016 – so hurry!
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