EltaMD UV Pure SPF 47

If you want your sun protection to be free of parabens, fragrances, oil, dyes, gluten, chemical sunscreens and animal products, then EltaMD UV Pure was designed with you in mind.  

Product Details 

EltaMD Pure sunscreen contains a whopping 10% of Zinc Oxide, the mineral sunscreen that protects against the broadest portion of the UV spectrum. You may recall an 80’s phenomenon called Zinka – the playfully colored schmears of sunscreen often sported by surfers and lifeguards. The whimsical variety of pigments was added to this product because Zinc Oxide is naturally thick and white, and not something that most people what to apply to their skin. Over time, companies like EltaMD have developed more and more elegant forms of Zinc Oxide that feel less goopy, and have been micronized to help it absorb into skin better resulting in a product that doesn’t leave you looking like a ghost. EltaMD Pure is formulated with Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide as their photo-stable active ingredients and not much else. That makes it perfect for sensitive skin, children, and anyone who strives to leave a clean lifestyle.  

Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure.

Reapply:

after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating

immediately after towel drying

at least every 2 hours 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

Before use on children under 6 months: Ask a physician

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. UV Pure 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 Pure 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 a well-known supplement to enhance the health of your skin. Vitamin C ester serves 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. And that’s all folks, UV Pure keeps it plain and simple.

Active Ingredients: 10.0% Zinc oxide, 5.5% Titanium dioxide

Inactive Ingredients: Purified Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polymethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica.

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.

Start with EltaMD’s Foaming Facial Cleanser to prepare your face. The natural enzyme and amino acid blend loosen impurities on the surface and within in the pores to give your skin a fresh start. Follow up with a swipe of BMD’s Glycolic Acid Pads, derived from sugarcane, it is an organic and natural way to eliminate unwanted bacteria and leave your face pH-balanced. To seal in moisture, follow up with a few drops of BMD’s Hydro Peptide gel. In addition to being packed with natural emollients, this cool blue formula contains zinc and copper, two minerals essential for skin health. Finally, protect your face, neck, and any other part of your body that may be exposed to the sun during the day with EltaMD UV Pure. Pro tip: warm the lotion in your clean hands before applying to ensure that it spreads evenly. Repeat.