Don’t Forget The SPF!

Did you know that you should always wear SPF before leaving the house? Especially for us California residents! Don’t be fooled by cloudy days, the skin is still very much exposed to the sun and it’s imperative we protect it at all costs. So whether you’re off to Europe, lounging in the backyard or out running errands, wearing the best sunscreens is a non-negotiable. Here are a few reliable brands to try:

KOPARI

• Its gel is rich in restorative oils (macadamia, hibiscus, avocado, and coconut), vitamin E, and gold shimmer mica to improve skin’s hydration and radiance

• SPF 50

• Chemical (avobenzone 3%, homosalate 10%, octisalate 5%)

ELTA MD

• Transparent zinc oxide works alongside vitamin E and hyaluronic acid for conditioning, daily wear

• SPF 30+

• Chemical & Mineral (octinoxate 7.5%, zinc oxide 7.0%)

SUPERGOOP

• Water & Sweat resistent

• SPF 50

• Chemical (avobenzone 3%, homosalate 10%, octisalate 5%, octocrylene 7.5%)

PAULA’S CHOICE

• Blend of kaolin, aloe, and vitamins A, C, and E

• SPF 50

• Chemical (homosalate 10%, oxybenzone 6%, octisalate 5%, avobenzone 3%, octocrylene 2%)

LA ROCHE-POSAY

• Skin is protected from UVA and UVB rays through broad spectrum SPF 100

• SPF 100

• Chemical (avobenzone 3%, homosalate 15%, octisalate 5%, octocrylene 10%)