HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 36

A lightweight, all-mineral, broad-spectrum tinted sunscreen that hydrates and protects skin from harmful UVA/ UVB rays while providing a soft, glowing appearance. 

Product Details 

Even if you live most of your waking hours in front of a screen, you need UV protection. Although it is not as intense as light from direct sun exposure, UV rays from your indoor light fixtures and windows can cause skin damage over time. And what’s more, your skin is subjected to another source of light-related damage: blue light that is projected by your computer monitor(s). Alastin is the first and only sunscreen that addresses the outdoor and indoor components of skin protection, all bottled up in one easy step. They really have taken the BB Creams of the past and launched them into the future. With regular application you can prevent dryness, skin irritation and discoloration, full UV light spectrum damage and the development of wrinkles. Whether you work-from-home (and yes, we know parenting is hard work) or your days take you out-and-about, this comprehensive moisturizer + SPF + anti-aging cream + light-coverage foundation could be your new best friend. 

Benefits 

• Designed for all skin types 
• Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Protection 
• Universal tint for an instant glow 
• Provides long-lasting hydration 
• Powerful antioxidants help protect skin from pollution, IR rays and blue light 
• Water resistant for 40 minutes 

Apply generously 15 minutes before sun exposure, alone or under make-up, as needed. Reapply after 40 minutes of swimming or sweating, immediately after towel drying, at least every 2 hours.

The unique ingredient Ectoin – a well-researched extremolyte - functions to repair sun damage that has already occurred within the skin. It is also protects skin from chronic blue light exposure that is so common in the modern age. What is an extremolyte you ask? Well, these small stress-protection molecules were first discovered in microorganisms that thrive in extreme environments (think the deep sea, deserts or glacial ice). They serve to stabilize the hydration of the life that supports them, which in turn acts to extend the life of the organism. The HydraTint Pro is also chalk full of antioxidants which reverse free radical damage caused by pollution, stress, and UV exposure. Potent hyaluronic acid booster Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone serves to funnel moisture to the skin to keep it hydrated and plump. Tried and true emollient Squalane instantly adds softness to the skin. And the heavy-hitters of the sun-protection world Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide join forces to defend against UV-related skin aging and skin cancers.

Active Ingredients:

Titanium Dioxide 8.9%, Zinc Oxide 3.4%

Inactive Ingredients:

Water/Aqua/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Asteriscus Graveolens Flower/Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ergothioneine, Ectoin, Squalane, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499).

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 a balanced cleanser like BMD Gentle Antioxidant Cleanser to refresh skin and prepare for the next steps. This will remove dirt and any oily buildup without stressing the skin barrier, and will also infuse your skin with free-radical-fighting ingredients. Next up, spread a healthy layer of HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen. This covers your bases for all three of your remaining steps: treat, moisturize and protect. This product treats the signs of aging by reversing the degradation of DNA caused by oxidative stress. It moisturizes skin by trapping and locking in moisture to improve the health of your skin barrier. And finally, it protects you from UV damage with seriously tough physical sunscreens. At night, cleanse your skin again and apply a rejuvenating and calming moisturizer like BMD UltraLux B3 to help repair damage created by the day and amp up hydration. Repeat this regimen every time you take a shower.