EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46

Super light-weight UV protection that doesn’t clog pores and is boosted with essential ingredients to soothe skin prone to breakouts, rosacea and discoloration. 

Product Details 

How many sunscreens have you tried that are sticky? Thick? Hazy? Cakey? Clump under makeup? EltaMD designed their Clear sunscreen with you in mind. It applies like a sheer moisturizer, with no added scent or pigments, and absorbs into the skin leaving it feeling smooth and clean. Like every other EltaMD sun protection product, it protects against UVA and UVB rays and has a sun protection factor of well above our dermatologists’ standard recommendation. Life is too short to be worried about flares of acne or rosacea, so this mighty little bottle contains niacinamide (vitamin B3) to combat redness, hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump, and lactic acid to gently exfoliate. It is truly non-comedogenic (doesn’t clog pores), and that is why folks with skin prone to breakouts love this sunscreen.  

After cleansing, apply liberally to your face and neck at least 15 minutes before sun exposure and apply every 2 hours if you are getting continuous sun.

Other Sun Protection Measures. Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a broad-spectrum SPF of 30 or higher and other sun protection measures including:

Limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Wear long-sleeve shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses

You already know that EltaMD Clear is an awesome sunscreen with an SPF of 46, which serves to protect your skin against sunburn, premature aging and skin cancers. But this pragmatic product is so much more. Niacinamide is a well-studied form of vitamin B-3 which is an essential nutrient that helps support healthy kidney, brain and skin function. In the dermatology arena, we know that niacinamide is essential to a healthy lipid barrier, which is the protective layer located in the outermost layer of your epidermis and serves to prevent moisture loss. Niacinamide also serves to regulate excess oil production and reduce inflammation, two common symptoms experienced when you are suffering from acne vulgaris. EltaMD Clear also includes hyaluronic acid, a potent humectant that attracts and retains moisture to improve how your skin feels and restores suppleness. Finally, a healthy dose of Vitamin E – a well-known antioxidant – is the cherry on top.

Active Ingredients: 9.0% Zinc oxide, 7.5% Octinoxate

Inactive Ingredients: Purified Water, Cyclomethicone, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactic Acid, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane.

Dr. Christine Stanko of Bryn Mawr Dermatology recommends following the simple sequence:

Cleanse. Treat. Moisturize. Protect. Repeat.

These steps will help resolve any issues your skin is experiencing and defend it against both the damaging assaults from outside your body - dirt, pollutants, UV exposure and pathogens like bacteria - and inside your body - pH imbalances, oil over/underproduction, overgrowth of your skin’s natural flora, and the natural aging process.

BMD’s Clarifying Foamy Cleanser is the perfect start and ending to your day if you struggle with breakouts. Enjoy the grease-elimination and gentle exfoliation while you prepare your skin for the next steps. A thin layer of BMD’s Sheer Moisturizer will serve to seal in hydration without adding any additional heaviness or oils. And to top it off, we suggest you apply EltaMD’s UV Clear Sunscreen to get the added benefit of redness-reducing, skin-plumping, and wrinkle-fighting in addition to your essential, every-day sun protection. To really give your skin a treat, you can toss a jar of BMD’s MultiHA Daily Pads into your bag just in case you end up hitting the gym or have an impromptu dance party. These little pads are great for freshening up your skin while eliminating bacteria that causes acne. Repeat this regimen every time you take a shower.