It's here, it's here! The long-awaited summer: afternoons on the beach with a good book, breathing in the sea and tranquility, meeting up with your friends for drinks on a terrace, enjoying the good weather. The excitement is palpable.
It's also time to start thinking about the sunscreen that will accompany us more than ever during these months when protecting ourselves from the harmful rays of the sun is paramount. So, let us clear up some of your doubts with some suggestions from our range of Sunscreens minerals that are gentle on your skin and the environment.
If you are not yet familiar with the benefits of these sunscreens, now is the time to keep reading.
Why should I use sunscreen?
The sun provides us with Vitamin D, beneficial for strengthening the immune system, reducing Stress and the risk of contracting diseases. However, (everything in life has a but) we must not forget how important it is to protect ourselves from UVA and UVB rays.
The ultraviolet radiation we receive when exposed to the sun causes loss of elasticity, fragility, and premature aging of the skin. Besides damaging the skin's regeneration capacity, which can lead to skin cancer.
But don't panic! The Sunscreens aim to protect us from these alterations, being our best ally throughout the year.
Sunscreens minerals
The Sunscreens with physical filters are those that contain mineral particles such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide in their formulation, which we find naturally in the earth.
These particles are not absorbed but stay on the skin's surface creating a screen or mirror that reflects solar radiation. That's why they are known as physical Sunscreens, as they create a barrier between the skin and ultraviolet rays.
A perfect example is the SPF50 sunscreen from Laboratoires Biarritz, formulated with 99.5% natural origin ingredients and 100% physical filters. It will provide you with hydrated and protected skin throughout the day, well, maybe not all day, sunscreen needs to be reapplied every two hours for supreme protection.
It may seem a bit tedious, but you won't think the same when in 10 years you have smooth skin without Wrinkles, thank you past me!
Benefits of sunscreens with physical filters
Let's get to the important part, the reasons to switch to a mineral sunscreen and leave behind the chemical sunscreen we are so used to.
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Ingredients of natural origin
Physical sunscreens are made up of natural minerals, so there is less chance of them having a negative impact on our skin, and they do not negatively affect the planet.
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Less likely to cause irritation
Being formulas more respectful of the skin, there is a lower probability of causing a skin reaction.
Therefore, they are especially indicated for people with sensitive skin or skin conditions such as Scars, rosacea, eczema, or psoriasis. They are also perfect if you have had a laser or peeling.
The best option in this case is the Solar Stick from Laboratoires Biarritz, indicated for sensitive, reactive, or uneven skin tone. It will help you correct small imperfections and unify the tone. It is 100% natural, free of perfumes, silicones, and chemicals. Additionally, it is perfect to carry everywhere.
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Protects from the first moment of application
One of the most common ways to recognize if a sunscreen is mineral or chemical is the minutes you must wait to expose yourself to the sun after application. In chemical Sunscreens, it is indicated that exposure should occur 15 to 30 minutes after application.
In contrast, with mineral creams, exposure can be immediate.
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Ecological and environmentally friendly
Several studies indicate that the use of Sunscreens with chemical filters is related to the deterioration of flora and fauna inhabiting the marine ecosystem. Specifically, oxybenzone found in them damages the DNA of corals and reduces their population, with serious medium-term consequences.
Therefore, for conservation, it is preferable to use sunscreens with mineral filters, which are more beneficial for our skin and the preservation of the environment. Don't you think it's a good reason to make the change?
How to know if a sunscreen is physical or chemical?
Primarily, many of the Sunscreens in the cosmetic market use chemical filters in their formulation.
To identify it in your daily sunscreen, you have to look for the ingredients: oxybenzone, octinoxate, or avobenzone. The most common is oxybenzone, one of the most toxic ingredients in cosmetics and which we include in our Safe List.
Why? A recent study determines that it is a component that mimics human hormones and in the long term acts as an endocrine disruptor, affecting our respiratory, cardiovascular, metabolic, cognitive, and reproductive health.
It seems too harmful to be a simple component of a sunscreen, doesn't it? As toxic as your ex. These components penetrate the skin and bloodstream, being capable of causing negative effects on our health.
You should also check, if you use, in this case, a sunscreen with a mineral filter, that does not contain nanoparticles in its formulation.
These also penetrate our skin and blood, potentially causing damage to our health. You will verify it if the word NANO appears next to titanium or zinc oxide in the ingredient list.
The Sunscreens minerals of All Yours
Laboratoires Biarritz, an eco-friendly brand inspired by the sea with Sunscreens for the whole family. Designed for outdoor sports, with a pleasant texture, suitable for All skin types especially sensitive ones.
For a day at the beach, mountain, or outdoor sports, we recommend the Mineral Sunscreen by Nuori, instantly protects your skin and prevents premature skin aging.
Another option, which we love, is the range of Salt & Stone with physical protection of SPF 50 and SPF 30. Formulated with Vitamin E, rosehip, and avocado, ideal for dry and sensitive skin, plus it smells like summer, we're not crazy.
All our Sunscreens are mineral, eco-friendly, biodegradable, and with 99% natural ingredients, perfect for the whole family and suitable even for the most sensitive skin. What more could you ask for!
And if after the summer your skin has suffered even though you were diligent with sun protection, here are some tips to restore its optimal health.
If you need more personalized advice and want to try each and every texture to find the one that suits you best, don't hesitate to visit us at our physical store All Yours in Barcelona.