Skin Health Magazine Issue #1 / Summer 2016 | Page 24

EPIONCE Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50 G one are the days of only applying sunscreen when the sun is shining. As our knowledge of the effects the sun has on our skin grows, so too does the need to make sure we’re protected enough, and all year round. And that means using a sunscreen that meets certain standards and contains certain key ingredients. These active ingredients combined help give the skin broad spectrum protection from the sun and are wrapped up in a soothing, lightweight formula that absorbs quickly and is suitable for even the most sensitive skin. It won’t leave a white residue like some mineral sunscreens can and makes a perfect base to apply make-up. Although skin cancer can occur on any part of the body, it is no surprise that the most common areas it is found are those with the most exposure to the For me though, one of the best things about this product is that it can be used on children as well as adults. I’ve used nothing but ”I take this sunscreen everywhere we go” The key is to look for sunscreens that contain Zinc Oxide and/or Titanium Dioxide, and the greater the percentage of these ingredients the better. Both mineral ingredients (often referred to as physical), they help to protect against UVA (ageing) and UVB (burning) rays and are often combined with other active ingredients to enhance this protection further. This alone is the main reason for selecting the Epionce Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50 as our standout sunscreen product for Summer 2016. The Ultra Shield Lotion SPF 50 contains 10.1% Zinc Oxide combined with 10% Homosalate and 5% Octisalate. this sunscreen on my daughter since she was born (she’s now almost 5). She inherited my fair skin which means her skin, like mine, is prone to burning and this sunscreen has always protected her skin, from playing out in the garden to dancing around on hot Florida beaches. I take this everywhere we go because who knows when you might need to re-apply! Star Qualities: • • • • • • • Mineral-based sunscreen Suitable for adults and kids Water-resistant Lightweight & fast-absorbing Broad spectrum Antioxidant-rich Suitable for sensitive skin ISSUE #01 | SUMMER 2016 | SkinHealthMagazine.com 24 Sources: SkinCancer.org sun, in particular the face and neck. The good news is there are products out there to help prevent this, and at the same time they help prevent other skin concerns too, such as hyperpigmentation, and lines and wrinkles.