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In terms of anti-aging products available on the market, sunscreens are by far the most effective and affordable treatment – yet they still remain overlooked. Without incorporating sunscreen into your daily skincare routine you are fighting a losing battle. But what about protection from visible light? Well, that’s where mineral sunscreens with antioxidants come in!
Sunscreen is by far the best anti-aging product available on the market. This is due to the fact that the majority of premature aging is due to overexposure of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The addition of iron oxide to sunscreens can broaden this protection. So what are the best mineral sunscreens with iron oxide?
Are you looking for oxybenzone and octinoxate free sunscreens? You probably are if you read our previous article. If you haven’t read it (it’s a long one), let’s get you up to speed…
Sunscreen is universally considered essential for skin health as it can help protect against skin cancer and prevent premature aging. However, some sunscreen ingredients have come under scrutiny for some undesirable side-effects.
Two particular ingredients that have caused debate among scientists and regulatory bodies are Oxybenzone and Octinoxate.
In fact, the sale and distribution of sunscreens containing oxybenzone and/or octinoxate will be banned in Hawaii as of January 2021 in order to prevent the bleaching of coral reefs and preserve marine ecosystems. Now it appears that Flordia’s Key West plans to issue a similar ban. But, it’s not just the coral reefs and marine life that oxybenzone and octinoxate can be bad for. Some research has found that the ingredients can disrupt human hormones. Particularly of concern is the effect of oxybenzone and octinoxate on oestrogen.
Sunscreen is considered essential for skin health. It is scientifically proven to reduce the risk of some skin cancers and prevent premature aging. However, many people still ask the question: “Is sunscreen bad for you?”
Over the past few years, a number of media sources have reported some alleged risks of sunscreen use. These reports often come with shock-factor headlines, which are designed to make you want to read more.
However, considering that the majority of people only read headlines before sharing news articles on social media, these shock-factor headlines can lead us to believe that sunscreen does more harm than good.
So, what’s the truth? Is sunscreen bad for you?
With so many products on the market that claim to reverse the signs of aging and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, it’s hard to know where to begin. However, there is one science-based anti-aging product that has been proven to prevent premature aging. In some cases it even appears to stop aging! So what is the anti-aging product that has the most scientific evidence to back up its claims?