For people with active lifestyles, this true broad-spectrum sunblock is waterproof and sweatproof to deliver maximum protection during high-energy activities. Sport UV Defense contains transparent zinc oxide as well as other active sunscreens to help protect against damaging UVA rays proven to cause premature signs of aging. All sunscreen ingredients are encapsulated in dimethicone to provide increased SPF with fewer chemicals, reducing the chances of irritation.
Benefits
▪ Broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection
▪ Waterproof and sweatproof formula ideal for use during high-energy exercise, swimming, or other outdoor activities
▪ PABA-free, oil-free, and fragrance-free
▪ Cosmetically elegant and easy to apply
▪ Ideal for all skin types
Excellent For
▪ During vigorous outdoor activities
▪ Swimming, water-exposure
Usage & Regimes
Apply liberally to all exposed areas of the skin 20 minutes before sun or water exposure. To maintain protection, reapply after prolonged swimming, excessive perspiration, vigourous activity or toweling.
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Companion Products
▪ C E Ferulic
▪ Serum 20
▪ C + AHA
▪ Serum 15
▪ Serum 10
▪ Antioxidant Lip Repair
▪ Hydrating B5 Gel
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Key Ingredients |
Actions |
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Z-Cote HP1 (Transparent Zinc Oxide) |
Provides true broad spectrum protection from UVA and UVB rays |
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Octinoxate |
Reduces risk of irritation
Encapsulation provides increased SPF with less sunscreen, reducing chances of irritation |
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Octisalate |
An FDA-approved sunscreen ingredient with an approved usage level of 3-5%
A salt of salicylic acid occurring in wintergreen leaves and other plants
Considered a non-comedogenic raw material |
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Benzophenone 3 |
An oil-soluble UV absorber that protects from UVA rays
Encapsulation provides increased SPF with less sunscreen, reducing chances of irritation |
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Beeswax |
One of the oldest raw ingredients
Used as an emulsifier for water-in-oil emulstions rather than a film
Has some free radical scavenging ability
Rarely causes sensitivity |
The Science Behind Daily Sun Defense
The Science Supporting SkinCeuticals Sunblock Products
Sunblock Abstract
Until the advent of recently-patented technologies, not one sunscreen or sunblock existed that provided both substantial UVA and UVB protection without turning skin white. Recent scientific findings reveal that it is the long UVAI (340-400 nm) rays that cause photoaging. Only two sunscreen ingredients (zinc oxide and Parsol 1789) protect in this range, with zinc oxide being the preferred ingredient. By incorporating two innovative technologies (Z-Cote® transparent zinc oxide and encapsulated octinoxate) in one sunblock product line, SkinCeuticals provides superior sun care products for daily use.
In The Media
InStyle June, 2005
In the June issue of InStyle magazine, singer Sheryl Crow claims SKINCEUTICALS Sport UV Defense SPF 45 is a summer survival necessity.
Vogue May, 2005
Vogue outlines various steps to take to "super-charge your skin care." "SKINCEUTICALS C E Ferulic serum is fortified with ferulic acid, a natural substance most plants produce to protect themselves from the sun."
GQ December, 2004
GQ explains what you can just not do without on your next ski trip. One of the must haves is SkinCeuticals Sport SPF 45! At higher altitudes it is easier to burn, so a sun block is a must! The SkinCeuticals product is recommended because of the superior protection of zinc oxide and SkinCeuticals sweat proof formulation!
More December, 2004
Physician Kelly O'Malley-Mattone knows about the sun's damaging rays! She never goes outside unprotected! She uses SkinCeuticals Sport SPF 45 to protect her skin!
