AHC Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick 50+ SPF PA++++

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Cefali, L.C., Ataide, J.A., Moriel, P., Foglio, M.A. and Mazzola, P.G. (2016), Plant-based active photoprotectants for sunscreens. Int J Cosmet Sci, 38: 346-353. https://doi.org/10.1111/ics.12316 For this article, she worked closely with Beauty Lab Senior Chemist Sabina Wizemann, who has touched, researched, tested and evaluated thousands of products for almost a decade. She carried out various studies from sunscreens (including formulas for sensitive and oily skin and mineral types) and more. She also lends a hand when it comes to explaining skincare ingredients and verifies product claims. Dos Santos Nascimento LB, Gori A, Raffaelli A, Ferrini F, Brunetti C. Phenolic Compounds from Leaves and Flowers of Hibiscus roseus: Potential Skin Cosmetic Applications of an Under-Investigated Species. Plants (Basel). 2021;10(3):522. Published 2021 Mar 10. doi:10.3390/plants10030522 We love that this formula is free from oxybenzone—a controversial ingredient that's popular in sunscreen ingredient lists, but has been shown to have negative effects on our health and the environment. Who It’s For kDa version: apart from moisturizing, this sizemight also help the skin to repair itself by increasing its self-defense. It is also claimed to boost the wound healing process and is especially helpful for sensitive skin types (acne, rosacea, inflammation-related skin diseases).

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Did you know that sun rays are one of the leading causes of wrinkles and skin aging? That's why we could never stress this enough; you should always wear sunscreen. It's one of the beauty steps you shouldn't miss, and of course, BTS religiously does this. If you prefer the feel and look of a chemical sunscreen (aka lightweight and cast-free), this expert-approved formula is a top option. Madecassoside can also help in burn wound healing through increasing antioxidant activity and enhancing collagen synthesis. Asiaticoside was shown to increase antioxidant levels on rats skin when applied at 0.2%. UV Filters: Diethylamino Hydroxybenxoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polysilicon-15Those in search of an effective Korean sunscreen that’s on the cheaper end of the price spectrum will love this product. It’s also got a milky consistency which will appeal to anyone who prefers lightweight sunscreen formulas. You'll notice PA next to SPF in many of the product names below. While SPF focuses on UVB light ( which burns skin) and measures how protected you are from sunburn, PA is all about UVA light (which visibly ages us) and your protection from developing pigmentation, says Zion Ko Lamm, MD, a Charlotte-based internal medicine doctor who combines Korean skin care with wellness. She equates PA+++ to SPF 30 and recommends seeking out sunscreens with a minimum of each. Seok JK, Kwak JY, Choi GW, et al. Scutellaria radix Extract as a Natural UV Protectant for Human Skin. Phytother Res. 2016;30(3):374-379. doi:10.1002/ptr.5534 One of the biological activities of thecentellosides isto be able to stimulate GAGs(glycosaminoglycans - polysaccharides that are part of the liquidy stuff between our skin cells), and especially hyaluronic acid synthesis in our skin. This is probably one of the reasons why Centella Asiatica Extract has nice skin moisturizingproperties that was confirmed by a 25 people, four weeks study along with Centella's anti-inflammatory effects.

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On top of IR protection, the product also claims to brighten the skin and improve wrinkles. I haven’t observed any significant improvement, and I believe it will take more than one sunscreen to produce such changes, but it does contain ingredients that help in these areas. UV FILTERS: (4th) Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate): UVB | (6th) Titanium Dioxide: UVA1, UVA2, UVB | (8th) Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (Uvinul A Plus): UVA1, UVA2 | (10th) Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (Tinosorb S): UVA1, UVA2, UVB | (24th) Zinc Oxide: UVA1, UVA2, UVBWhen it comes to cosmetic oils and hype, argan oil is for sure leading the way. Dubbed as the " liquid gold of Morocco", we have to admit we have some trouble determining why this oil enjoys such a special miracle status. Not that it's not good, it is good, even greatbut reading the research about argan and a bunch of other plant oils we just do not see the big, unique differentiating factor (though that might be our fault not reading enough, obvs.) If your skin is a little dry and a little oily, this sunscreen formula can help. It absorbs easily, delivering light hydration without any greasiness.