EltaMD UV Elements SPF 44

This super smooth, chemical free sunscreen is designed to block UVA and UVB rays all day long while keeping you hydrated and looking your best. 

Product Details 

Choosing your sunscreen is personal. It needs to offer you solid protection, but should also meet your skin's particular needs. EltaMD Elements is the optimal choice for patients who struggle with retaining moisture, have sensitive skin or simply don’t like chemical sunscreens, and want their sunscreen to add luminosity to their skin. Its chemical-free actives, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, provide safe but sure sun protection. These mineral-based UV filters work with ultra-hydrating hyaluronic acid to nourish and hydrate the skin. UV Elements has a universal tint that beautifully enhances most skin tones for a more youthful appearance. Pro tip: Use two good pumps of EltaMD Elements and combine it with a little (or a lot) of your favorite foundation for an incredibly silky, uniform glow that packs a protective punch. 

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.

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

Every one of the EltaMD sunscreens (and there are dozens) are designed to provide the most comprehensive sun protection available. That’s why EltaMD is the # 1 dermatologist-recommended sunscreen brand on the market. Elements is a protective powerhouse that utilizes only mineral-based UV blockers that work as a sunscreen agent by reflecting and scattering UVA and UVB rays before they even breach the skin barrier. And not only does Elements defends your skin from sunburn, developing skin cancers, and premature aging by creating a physical barrier between the sun and your skin, but it also utilizes some well-known supplement ingredients to enhance the health of your skin. Vitamin C ester and Hyaluronic Acids are the major players that serve to magnify the protective qualities of this awesome product. Vitamin C is a well-studied anti-oxidant that helps control the development of free-radicals which are a main cause of cellular breakdown in the skin. Hyaluronic Acid is a powerful humectant that attracts and retains moisture, improving skin feel and restoring suppleness. The result: skin that is shielded from damage and that looks luminous.

Active Ingredients: 10.0% Zinc oxide, 5.7% Titanium dioxide

Inactive Ingredients: Water/Aqua, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Sodium Chloride, Triethoxycaprylysilane, Alumina, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Iron Oxides.

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 Gentle Antioxidant Cleanser is a great way to freshen your face in the morning and to wash away your troubles at night. Its soothing formula is gentle on skin, but tough on dirt. You can follow up with a healthy dose of BMD’s Fortified Moisturizer to nourish skin and keep it hydrated all day. As a final AM step, use EltaMD’s UV Elements to give your skin a healthy glow, smooth sleep-creases, and lessen the appearance of irregular skin tone. All of that on top of dishing out some major sun protection. After cleansing at night, but before your moisturizer, treat your tired eye area with BMD’s Retinol Eye Repair Cream. Gently dot on this salve designed to instantly hydrate and soothe, and also improve skin tone and texture while you sleep. Repeat.