I WANT TO START PREVENTATIVE SKINCARE FOR MY FACE, WHAT'S THE FIRST STEP?
When it comes to early anti-aging (that means if you’re under 30), do something your future self will thank you for and apply SPF daily. Wearing sunscreen has long been heralded as the number one anti-aging tip because it is true. No amount of botox and fillers can undo the irreversible damage of years of unprotected exposure to UV rays.
BUT I HAVE OILY, SENSITIVE SKIN AND I HATE HOW SUNSCREEN FEELS ON MY FACE...
In the past you may have struggled to find an SPF that doesn’t cause excessive shine or irritation. This is where mineral sunscreens become a skincare saviour. Not only are they far gentler on the skin than chemical SPFs, the new wave of mineral sunscreens now contain a plethora of nourishing ingredients that ensure every aspect of your complexion is taken care of.
OK, SO MINERAL SUNSCREEN PROTECTS MY SKIN WHILE ALSO WORKING AS A HYDRATOR?
Yes, mineral sunscreens use a combination of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to protect the skin from the damaging effects of UV rays. SPFs that use chemical active ingredients can cause irritation, whereas mineral sunscreens reduce redness and are less aggravating for delicate complexions. As a dermatologist founded brand Spooge’s range of mineral sunscreens have been formulated to protect against UV rays, while also delivering your skin with an intense dose of hydrators and conditioners, such as squalane, vitamin E, caffeine, and ceramides.
THIS MEANS THAT MY SPF CAN ALSO BE MY MOISTURIZER?
Yes, if you choose the right product. Pick a sunscreen that combines broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection, along with complexion enhancing ingredients to ensure your base is kept looking soft and plumped on a day to day basis, while also preventing fine lines and wrinkles caused by unprotected exposure to the sun.
DO DERMATOLOGISTS PREFER MINERAL SUNSCREEN?
Yes, dermatologists recommend mineral sunscreen over chemical SPFs as they provide superior protection and are suitable for every skin type, including sensitive ones, acne-prone, and those with rosacea.
WHICH IS THE BEST MINERAL SUNSCREEN TO PREVENT AGING AND KEEP MY SKIN HYDRATED?
The best mineral sunscreen with skincare benefits is Spooge’s Dew Me Mineral All-Screen, as it works as a one step skin perfector. In addition to providing sun protection and pumping your complexion full of hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, it also gives your skin a subtle golden tint.
WHAT DO HYALURONIC ACID AND NIACINAMIDE DO EXACTLY?
These two skincare superstars give your complexion everything it needs to look plumped up, hydrated and brighter. This is what makes Spooge’s Dew Me Mineral All-Screen so special, as it contains both of these ingredients plus allantoin and iron oxides for added softness and luminosity. A make up bag staple, Dew Me works just as well on its own as it does worn under foundation as a primer. Bonus points for being reef-safe, cruelty-free, and vegan friendly.