We always talk about how great a sunscreen is in terms of
protection. However, with the advent of
BB and CC creams, consumers have thrown out the challenge to brands to make
their products good for people’s skin outside of what they do against
UVB/UVA. This is not to throw shade on
our Every Morning Sun Whip, which as a mother loves her children- I love
equally. However- I thought I would highlight some of the other ways that our
Simply Zinc actually benefits your skin aside from its impressive protective
track record.
The Benefits of Zinc Oxide
Remember that other type of Zinc Oxide that we were lovingly smeared with as tender infants? Zinc oxide made excellent, if not glamourous, 'butt paste' because of its anti-inflammatory qualities. It also a known wound healer, which is why those who are zinc deficient can have slower healing times. We often talk about zinc helping maintain a healthy skin barrier- however, on its own it's not occlusive. It's also meant to be antiseptic and regulate sebum- making it acceptable for acneic skin. With all of this in mind- it's quite the miracle mineral.
The Benefits of Olive Oil
We get mixed reactions when we say our Simply Zinc has extracts of olive oil as our base for the formula. Some automatically think this means the product will be too rich for them. Others are excited by the prospect having heard so many good things about oils for the face. Our extract of olive oil that we source from Milan actually comes in the form of white flakes and does not look like the olive oil you would purchase in a grocery store. Our olive oil extract is an Eco-certified product that we use as our emulsifier, meaning it allows the oily phase to mix with the water phase of the formula. It makes for a beautiful product since it's 100% compatible to the skin and mimics our natural lipid structure. Like zinc oxide, it also forms a breathable barrier that promotes our own natural hydration mechanism. It's also an anti-inflammatory and stable anti-oxidant, which is why we use this same emulsifier as the base for 4 out of 7 of our current products. Our emulsifier happens to have its own beautiful and very interactive website so don't take our word for it- click here to read all about its magical properties.
The Benefits of Tetrapeptides
There has been a lot of fancy talk about peptides and what they can do for the skin. It goes part and parcel with what we hear about in terms of how important protein is for the healthy functioning of our body. It's odd- if you Google Image search for tetrapeptides, pictures of JLo come up. She certainly does have beautiful pinch-able skin and perhaps at some point she was a devotee of peptides. She is a great example of what they can do for you- they are essential in the collagen and elastin fibers that are prevalent in young skin. Our form of peptides keep those essential fibers healthy and intact. We included it in our Simply Zinc and our H20 Hydration so that people could get a daily dose of it, truly making them anti-aging products. The image to the right provides some pretty concrete evidence as to its efficacy. Imagine a sunscreen that helps improve the look of wrinkles at the same time- well, you don't have to, it exists!
As you can see, we took great care in combining the elements that went into our Simply Zinc Sun Whip SPF 30. From every perspective, it's a product that is working to protect and improve your skin.
Finally, a couple tips on using it:
- Your skin should be cleansed and well hydrated before applying. Zinc Oxide does tend to bind with dead skin so make sure that you have an adequate exfoliation routine in place.
- Some like to apply to slightly damp skin to help spread it. If you happen to use a setting anti-oxidant spray (we love jane iredale hydration sprays), apply your first spritz now.
- Emulsify the product by rubbing it in your palms before applying it to the face.
- The product does take a full minute to absorb into your skin. This is related to the high concentration of zinc oxide, which is a solid and relatively large particle. Fortunately, while you are waiting, the product is still matte and completely transparent unlike other high zinc alternatives.
- Apply your usual make-up after as per your usual method. Our products pair exceptionally well with high quality mineral make-ups like jane iredale since you are simply layering another mineral on top of another.
- Enjoy and use it everyday!
Best regards,
Sara
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