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DISCOVER THE ULTIMATE IN SUNBLOCK
Protecting your skin from the sun's harsh rays is vital for maintaining a youthful, healthy appearance. Our skincare products, when used as directed with other sun protection measures, significantly reduce the risk of skin cancer and prevent early skin ageing. Our formulations offer broad-spectrum protection, ensuring your skin is shielded from harmful UVA and UVB rays. Make sun protection a seamless part of your daily routine and enjoy radiant, resilient skin.
As a professional athlete often in harsh mountain weather, my skin needs hydration and protection. On the mountain, I rely on Peptide Perfection Armour Defence SPF50. Off the mountain, I switch between Core Perfection Protect and Moisture SPF30 and Core Perfection Zin Clear SPF30. These sunblocks not only protect but also treat my skin, leaving it firm and fresh. With frequent travel, having healthy, resilient, and protected skin is crucial for me.
ANJA
Professional Skiier
My skin is often under stress from constant training, travelling, and competing, especially in harsh outdoor conditions. For outdoor training, I rely on Core Zin Clear SPF30, and for daily use, I prefer Core Perfection Protect and Moisture SPF30. Kerry has highlighted the importance of using a great sunblock to prevent long-term skin damage. It's reassuring to know that the sunblock's I'm using are effective and protective.
ELLESSE
Professional Cyclist
After spending years outdoors skiing, teaching Junior Surf, and working as a lifeguard, I’ve personally experienced the impact of harsh environmental conditions on the skin. When developing BLACK&WHITE Beauty’s skincare retail and clinic treatment collections, it was essential for me to create products that are both luxurious and highly effective. My aim was to offer skincare that not only treats but also protects the skin, inspired by my experiences before becoming a beauty therapist.
KERRY BARUGH
DIRECTOR OF BLACK&WHITE
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CORE PERFECTION MOISTURE + PROTECT BALANCE TO THE COREProtect and moisturise with BLACK&WHITE'S incredible broad spectrum SPF30 which shields and protects your skin from the sun.Part caretaker and part protector this product contains peptides, antioxidants and plant extracts to both firm and plump your skin.Our Core Perfection Protect + Moisture SPF 30 offers the skin a dual benefit of chemical SPF and moisturizer.Together they work to protect elastin protein from UV damage while plumping peptides encourage more youthful-looking skin. -
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BENEFITS BALANCE TO THE COREIntroducing Core Perfection Protect + Moisture SPF30 – your ultimate sunblock and moisturizer in one!This lightweight face moisturizer and SPF is more than just sun protection; it’s your secret to healthy, radiant skin. With broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide act as a physical shield, guarding your skin against harmful rays.But that’s just the beginning. Core Perfection SPF30 doesn’t just protect it repairs and revitalizes, softening the signs of aging and restoring your skin’s natural glow.Packed with active ingredients, it promotes your skin’s natural healing process, helping to reverse sun damage. Its gentle, fast-absorbing formula is suitable for sensitive skin, post-treatment care, and even children, while providing lasting moisture and antioxidant protection. Perfect for everyday use, this sunscreen doubles as a primer, making it ideal for wearing under makeup.Protect, nourish, and restore with Core Perfection Protect + Moisture SPF30 – for radiant, youthful skin every day.- Protect your skin
- UVA - UVB Protection
- Repairs
- Revitalises
- Hydrates
- Anti Oxidant
- Doubles as a Primer
- Lightwight Moisturiser
- Everyday use
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WHO IS THIS FOR? BALANCE TO THE COREPerfect for those looking for a moisturizer and SPF in one, this formula is lightweight, non-greasy, and works to both nurture and protect your skin. It's ideal for children, sensitive skin types, and serves as a reliable staple in any skincare routine. -
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DIRECTIONS BALANCE TO THE COREAM 20/30 minutes before sun exposure apply Protect+Moisture SPF30 using fingertips and gently massage into face, neck and décolletage avoiding eye area. Re-apply as required with love. Discontinue using if you develop an irritation.WITH LOVE -
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INGREDIENTS BALANCE TO THE COREIngredients: Inactive Ingredients: Water (Aqua),C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate,
Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate,
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia
Sinensis Leaf Extract, Teprenone, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl
Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol,
Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Actinidia Chinensis
(Kiwi) Fruit Extract, Algae Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris
Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Echinacea Purpurea
Extract, Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate
Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Yeast Polysaccharides,
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer,
Triethanolamine, PEG-8,Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate,
Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Sorbitan Oleate, Polysorbate 20,
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Darutoside, Glycerin, Polygonum
Aviculare Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract,
Mitracarpus Scaber Extract, Plankton Extract, Lecithin,
Micrococcus Lysate, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract,
Ubiquinone, Disodium EDTA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractACTIVE INGREDIENTS
ZINC OXIDE AND TITANIUM- Broad Spectrum, physical sunscreen material
- Heals and prevents sunburn and sun damage
- Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory
- Helps clear up acne prone skin
- Reduces the appearance of enlarged pore with essential hydration
BV -OSC (VITANMIN C- (Vitamin C) A highly stable, potent and soothing form of vitamin C A rich antioxidant with skin brightening properties
- Promotes collagen production
- Three times more penetrating than L-Ascorbic acid and increases collagen production by fifty percent
ELIX - IR POLYGONUM AVICULARE EXTRACT- Elix-lR (Polygonum Aviculare Extract) Helps to inhibit the skin’s inflammatory respons Improves firmness and elasticity
- Protects dermal proteins from damage due to solar exposure, smoking and normal aging
Warnings - For external use only
When using this product - Keep out of eyes. If contact occurs, rinse with water.
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CORE PERFECTION ZIN CLEAR SPF30 BALANCE TO THE COREThis calming, mineral-based sunscreen uses the power of zinc oxide to shield and protect your skin, offering broad-spectrum UVA and UVB defense without leaving a white residue. Fast-absorbing and lightweight, it provides an elegant layer of protection, making it an excellent choice for sensitive and acne-prone skin. -
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BENEFITS BALANCE TO THE COREProtect, nourish, with Core Perfection Zin Clear SPF30 – for radiant, youthful skin every day.- Protects your skin
- UVA - UVB Protection
- Fast Absorbing
- Lightweigh
- Everyday use
- Does not leave white residue
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WHO IS THIS FOR? BALANCE TO THE COREOur Core Perfection Zin Clear SPF 30 provides the safest and easiest way to defend skin against UVA - UVB and infrared rays while protecting delicate elastin protein from breaking down. It is gentle enough for those with acne skin as well as those using retinol- Leaves no white residue
- Gentle for Acne prone skin
- Gentle for Sesitised Skin
- Safe for use after Advanced or Specalised Skin Treatments
- Protects from UV damage
- Prevents the visible signs of premature skin aging
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DIRECTIONS BALANCE TO THE COREAM Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Apply Zin Clear SPF30 using fingertips and gently massage into the face, neck and décolletage avoiding eye area. Re-apply at least every 2 hours.WITH LOVE -
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INGREDIENTS BALANCE TO THE COREActive Ingredients Purpose Zinc Oxide 18.6 % Sunscreen Inactive Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sorbitan Stearate, Dimethicone, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate, Teprenone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Fruit Extract, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Sodium Lactate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract, Plankton Extract, Micrococcus Lysate, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparan, Laureth-7, Xanthan Gum, PEG-8, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA.ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
ZINC OXIDE- Broad Spectrum, mineral sunscreen material
RENOVAGE- Anti ageing
ELIX - IR POLYGONUM AVICULARE EXTRACT- Elix-lR (Polygonum Aviculare Extract) Helps to inhibit the skin’s inflammatory respons Improves firmness and elasticity
- Protects dermal proteins from damage due to solar exposure, smoking and normal aging
- Anti Ageing
Warnings - For external use only
When using this product - Keep out of eyes. If contact occurs, rinse with water.
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PEPTIDE PERFECTION ARMOUR DEFENCE SPF 50 FOREVER YOUNGPEPTIDE ARMOUR DEFENCEWith the ability to undermine collagen breakdown and with the unique ability to plump and smooth, BLACK&WHITE's Peptide Perfection collection fills fine lines and wrinkles from within the skin. Our Peptide Collection is an incredible advancement in skincare formulated especially for us in unique, potent blends.BLACKWHITE'S Armour Defence SPF50 is more than just a sunscreen. It protects your skin from sun damage while smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.Overflowing with peptides that help to revive and rejuvenate your skin, it's a physical sunscreen that also fights the future signs of ageing.Our SPF 50 gives supreme physical protection from UV rays, promoting collagen and elastin as it simultaneously provides supreme hydration -
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BENEFITS FOREVER YOUNG- Protects your skin
- UVA - UVB Protection
- Fast Absorbing
- Lightweigh
- Everyday use
- Does not leave white residue
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WHO IS THIS FOR? FOREVER YOUNJGBLACK&WHITE'S Peptide Perfection Collection prevents and overpowers the ageing process, It not only rebuilds collagen and elastin, but the chain effect is also plumping and firming of the skin, with miraculous advances in age management.- Anti Aging
- Protects against UVA - UVB
- Safe for use after Advanced or Specalised Skin Treatments
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DIRECTIONS FOREVER YOUNGAM Apply 20/30 minutes before sun exposure. Apply Armour Defence SPF50 using fingertips and gently massage into the face, neck and décolletage avoiding the eye area.Reapply as requiredRe apply after towel drying, swimming or perspiring to help protect the skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays. If used as directed with other sun protection measures, this;product reduces the risk of skin cancer and early ageing as well as;helps prevent sunburn.WITH LOVE. -
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INGREDIENTS FOREVER YOUNGZinc Oxide 8.6% Titanuim Dioxode 6.5% Purpose Sunscreen Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone/PEG-10/ 15 Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Adenosine Triphosphate, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Dimethicone / Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ectoin, Cyclotetrapeptide-24 Aminocyclohexane Carboxylate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Cell Extract, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Isomalt, Sodium Benzoate, Alcohol, Lecithin, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, PEG-8, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric AcidACTIVE INGREDIENTS
ZINC OXIDE TITANIUM DDIOXIDE- Broad Spectrum, mineral sunscreen material
- UVA UVB
ELIX - IR POLYGONUM AVICULARE EXTRACT- Elix-lR (Polygonum Aviculare Extract) Helps to inhibit the skin’s inflammatory respons Improves firmness and elasticity
- Protects dermal proteins from damage due to solar exposure, smoking and normal aging
- Anti Ageing
Warnings - For external use only
When using this product - Keep out of eyes. If contact occurs, rinse with water.
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ELITE PERFECTION TINTED ETERNAL SHEILD + MOISTURESPF 30 WELCOME TO THE ELITEELITE TINTED PLANT STEM CELL ETERNAL SHEILD + MOISTUREWelcome to the Elite with BLACK&WHITE Eternal Shield+Moist. Our finest tinted moisturiser SPF30, UVA and UVB physical sunscreen.With the added benefit of botanical stem cell technology, peptides and succulent antioxidants to give you advanced anti aging technology,.The ultimate three-in-one facial treatment. Immerse your skin in total tinted moisture protection.Our Elite Perfection Stem Cell Tinted Eternal Shield + Moist is a 3-in-1 (tinted,moisturizing sunscreen) that embodies our unique plant stem cell blend to rejuvenate the skin, which helps soften fine lines and wrinkles ; while building and promoting hydration -
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BENEFITS WELCOME TO THE ELITEThis luxurious 3-in-1 anti-aging Stem Cell 3D Tinted Moisturizer + SPF enhances your complexion with a radiant glow. Infused with botanical stem cell technology, peptides, and antioxidants, this universal tinted moisturizer rejuvenates and protects the skin, delivering a flawless, luminous finish while promoting youthful vitality.- Protects your skin
- UVA - UVB Protection
- Fast Absorbing
- Lightweight
- Everyday use
- Tinted
- protection with anti
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WHO IS THIS FOR? WELCOME TO THE ELITEBLACK&WHITE'S Elite Perfection Stem Cell 3D Collection is exactly what it states. This plant stem cell technology transforms and lifts, tones brightens plumps and rejuvenates the skin with a lavish intensity.
Those seeking an increadble moisturiser with a great UVA and UVB protection without the weighing down of a greasy sunscreen
- Anti Aging
- Protects against UVA UVB
- Safe for use after Advanced or Specalised Skin Treatments
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DIRECTIONS WELCOME TO THE ELITEAM Apply Elite Perfection Eternal Shield+Moist SPF30 using fingertips and gently massage into face, neck and décolletage in an upward stroke, avoiding eye area. Re-apply as requiredWITH LOVE. -
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INGREDIENTS WELCOME TO THE ELITEZinc Oxide 18.6% Other : Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sorbitan Stearate,PEG-100, Galactoarabinan, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Butylene Glycol,Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Adenosine Triphosphate,Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate,Phenoxyethanol,Caprylyl Glycol,Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol,Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer,VP/VA Copolymer, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Amodimethicone,Steareth-20,Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride,Teprenone,Acetyl Hexapeptide-30,Arginine,Sodium Hyaluronate,Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract,Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane,Polysorbate 60, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract,Acetyl Hexapeptide-8,Gardenia Jasminoides Meristem Cell Culture, Sclerotium Gum,C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tribehenin, Ceramide 2,PEG-10 Phytosterol, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Tocopheryl Acetate,PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer,Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture,Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Methylglucoside Phosphate, Copper Lysinate/Prolinate, Polygonum Aviculare Extract,Ergothioneine,TriethoxycaprylylsiACTIVE - PREFORMANCE INGREDIENTS
ZINC OXIDE IRON OXIDES- Broad Spectrum, mineral sunscreen material
- UVA UVB
ELIX - IR POLYGONUM AVICULARE EXTRACT- Elix-lR (Polygonum Aviculare Extract) Helps to inhibit the skin’s inflammatory respons Improves firmness and elasticity
- Protects dermal proteins from damage due to solar exposure, smoking and normal aging
- Anti Ageing
PLANT STEM CELL- (Gardenia, Edelweiss and Sea Fennel)
PEPTIDE BLEND- (Inyline ™ (Acetyl Hexapeptide-30)
- Argireline ™
- (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Palmitoyl Oligopeptide) Renovage™
- (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride and Teprenone) Neodermyl®
- (Methylglucoside Phosphate,
- Copper Lysinate/Prolinate) Elix-IR™ (Polygonum Aviculare Extract)
BV -OSC (VITANMIN C(Vitamin C) A highly stable, potent and soothing form of vitamin C A rich antioxidant with skin brightening properties Promotes collagen production Three times more penetrating than L-Ascorbic acid and increases collagen production by fifty percentWarnings - For external use only
When using this product - Keep out of eyes. If contact occurs, rinse with water.
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BRIGHT PERFECTION MOISTURE LIGHTENING - BRIGHTENINGBRIGHT PERFECTION MOISTUREBLACK&WHITE'S Bright Perfection Moisture is a light weight formula for everyday use. Chromabright™ and BV-OSC helps to fade pigmentation and supresses melanin for an even skin tone. Our non-hydroquinone/ non-AHA cream uses Liquorice Root Extract and soothing antioxidants to effectively nourish the skin for a bright skin tone. Safe for sensitised skin. BLACK&WHITE'S formalist has mindfully crafted our Bright Perfection collection. With the powers of brightening botanicals and the latest technology in illuminating ingredients, our Bright Perfection collection banishes dark spots, hyperpigmentation and under-eye dark circles. -
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BENEFITS WELCOME TO THE ELITEThis luxurious 3-in-1 anti-aging Stem Cell 3D Tinted Moisturizer enhances your complexion with a radiant glow. Infused with botanical stem cell technology, peptides, and antioxidants, this universal tinted moisturizer rejuvenates and protects the skin, delivering a flawless, luminous finish while promoting youthful vitality.- Protects your skin
- UVA - UVB Protection
- Fast Absorbing
- Lightweight
- Everyday use
- Tinted
- protection with anti
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WHO IS THIS FOR? LIGHTENING - BRIGHTENINGBLACK&WHITE'S Bright Perfection Moisture is a light weight formula for everyday use. Chromabright™ and BV-OSC helps to fade pigmentation and supresses melanin for an even skin tone.Ideal for anybody wnting to reduch pigmentation and age spots -
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DIRECTIONS LIGHTENING - BRIGHTENINGAM/PM After cleansing, toning and applying any prescribed serums. Apply your Bright Perfection moisture using fingertips and gently massage into face, neck and décolletage, avoiding your eye area.Allow to absorb into your skin before following with BLACK&WHITE'S prescribed sunblock (AM)Safe for sensitive skinWITH LOVE. -
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INGREDIENTS LIGHTENING - BRIGHTENINGWater (Aqua), Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Hexyl Lauratem Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Kojic Dipalmitate,Sorbitol, Stearic Acid, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi LeafExtract, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rumex Occidentalis Extract, Carrageenan, Methyl Undecenoyl Leucinate, Dextran, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-36, Nonapeptide-1,Hexylresorcinol, Bakuchiol, Ergothioneine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Lilium Candidum Leaf Cell Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) GermExtract, Arbutin, Glycosaminoglycans, Thymus Hydrolysate, PEG-8, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Triethanolamine, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Linalool
SUN PROTECTION BLOG
Sun protection factor (SPF)
SPF is a measure of protection against mainly UVB rays that cause sunburn.
UVA & UVB UVA rays form 95% of the UV radiation which reaches the earth and has a longer wavelength They have a role to play in the formation of some types of skin cancers and premature ageing. UVB rays have slightly more energy than UVA rays. They have a shorter wavelength that can only reach the outer layer of your skin called the epidermis associated with burning
PHYSICAL SUNSCREEN: Recommended for all skin types, particularly for individuals with preexisting conditions such as rosacea, acne, eczema, various pigmentation issues, and sensitive skin. Physical sunscreens serve as the preferred choice, proving excellent for post-procedure care to instantly shield the skin following facial treatments, waxing, chemical peels, and laser resurfacing. Reef-safe sunscreens are those that do not contain nanoparticles. For optimal skin protection, it is advisable to choose physical sunscreens with a synergistic blend of micronized zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, and iron oxide, surpassing the efficacy of chemical sunscreens. The immediate protection provided by physical sunscreens makes them an outstanding choice for those on the move! The inclusion of active minerals such as micronized zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, along with iron oxide, ensures maximum physical protection
.PHYSICAL SUNSCREEN. Physical sunscreens are recommended for all skin types, especially for those with preexisting conditions like rosacea, acne, eczema, all types of pigmentation and sensitive skin. Physical sunscreens are the preferred option, and they are excellent for postprocedure care to immediately protect the skin following facial treatments, waxing, chemical peels and laser resurfacing. Sunscreens that do not contain nanoparticles are classified as reef safe. Physical sunscreens that contain the synergistic combination of micronized zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and iron oxide are recommended to better protect the skin as opposed to chemical sunscreens. The advantage of a physical sunscreen is that it provides immediate protection, making it an excellent feature for those on the go! Active minerals such as micronized zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with the incorporation of iron oxide offer maximum physical protection.
The higher the SPF number, the greater the protection – up to 50+.
An SPF15 sunscreen that’s properly applied should give you 15 times the protection you’d get with unprotected skin, and SPF30 gives you 30 times the protection.
That’s the theory, but these times will vary from person to person depending on skin type, activities (such as exercise or swimming) and how well sunscreen is applied.
No sunscreen blocks 100% of UVB rays:
SPF15 blocks 93%
SPF30 blocks 97%
SPF50 blocks 98%
Broad-spectrum protection
Make sure your sunscreen provides broad-spectrum protection, which protects against UVA and UVB rays.
Water resistance
Water-resistant sunscreen have been tested to ensure it keeps you protected in the water.
Ingredients
Sunscreen active ingredients can be divided into physical blockers and chemical absorbers.
The primary difference between physical and chemical sunscreens lies in the mechanism. Physical sunscreens create a protective barrier on the skin's surface to block, reflect, and deflect UV rays.
BLACK&WHITE SUN PROTECTION
Our sun protection offers the unique advantages of natural plant extracts and carefully blended Minerals with Nature and Science, providing the ultimate combination of sun protection and skin rejuvenation.
- Core Perfection Protect + Moisture SPF 30 (Chemical)
- Core Perfection Zin Clear SPF 30 (Physical)
- Peptide Armour Defence SPF 50 (Physical)Elite
- Perfection Stem Cell Tinted Eternal Shield + Moisture (Physical)
UVA & UVB UVA rays form 95% of the UV radiation which reaches the earth and has a longer wavelength They have a role to play in the formation of some types of skin cancers and premature ageing. UVB rays have slightly more energy than UVA rays. They have a shorter wavelength that can only reach the outer layer of your skin called the epidermis associated with burning
PHYSICAL SUNSCREEN: Recommended for all skin types, particularly for individuals with preexisting conditions such as rosacea, acne, eczema, various pigmentation issues, and sensitive skin. Physical sunscreens serve as the preferred choice, proving excellent for post-procedure care to instantly shield the skin following facial treatments, waxing, chemical peels, and laser resurfacing. Reef-safe sunscreens are those that do not contain nanoparticles. For optimal skin protection, it is advisable to choose physical sunscreens with a synergistic blend of micronized zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, and iron oxide, surpassing the efficacy of chemical sunscreens. The immediate protection provided by physical sunscreens makes them an outstanding choice for those on the move! The inclusion of active minerals such as micronized zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, along with iron oxide, ensures maximum physical protection
.PHYSICAL SUNSCREEN. Physical sunscreens are recommended for all skin types, especially for those with preexisting conditions like rosacea, acne, eczema, all types of pigmentation and sensitive skin. Physical sunscreens are the preferred option, and they are excellent for postprocedure care to immediately protect the skin following facial treatments, waxing, chemical peels and laser resurfacing. Sunscreens that do not contain nanoparticles are classified as reef safe. Physical sunscreens that contain the synergistic combination of micronized zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and iron oxide are recommended to better protect the skin as opposed to chemical sunscreens. The advantage of a physical sunscreen is that it provides immediate protection, making it an excellent feature for those on the go! Active minerals such as micronized zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with the incorporation of iron oxide offer maximum physical protection.
CHEMICAL SUNSCREEN. A chemical sunscreen containing actives like oxybenzone, octisalate, homosalate, avobenzone and octocrylene, absorbs UV rays and then diffuses them. The heat from this process tends to trigger skin conditions such as rosacea, acne, hyperpigmentation and other sensitivities. Chemical sunscreens must be applied 1520 minutes prior to sun exposure. They also tend to be more emollient, providing extra moisture to dry, balanced and combination skin types.
Chemical sunscreens are not recommended for oily skin that is prone to acne and breakouts, sensitive skin, rosacea, eczema and all types of pigmentation.
They are contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women as well.
InfraGuard. This ingredient is the synergistic combination of tara tannins and sunflower sprouts. Tara is a South American native plant; it’s a free radical scavenger rich in pyrogallic acid and modest amounts of catechin derivatives.
They offer powerful photo protection with antiinflammatory benefits. Sunflower sprouts are rich in vitamins A, D, E and B Complex including Folate.
They also contain high levels of potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron.
This formidable combination delivers comprehensive protection against oxidative stress caused by UV and infrared light exposure, damage caused by pollution and degradation of collagen and elastin.
Studies on the benefits of InfraGuard show an improvement in the quality and density of the skin.
These restorative ingredients work to keep the skin balanced.
MICRONIZED ZINC OXIDE This is known to be safer than nanoparticles because the size of the particles are larger than nanoparticles, therefore less irritating.
It warms up with the heat of the body and blends in better on the skin, especially in darker Fitzpatrick skin types IVVI, without the white cast associated with physical sunscreens. Micronized zinc oxide also provides better and more effective UV protection.
Iron Oxides. In physical sunscreen, iron oxides protect the skin against visible light and UVA radiation and enhance the absorption of these external factors. Iron oxide is excellent for protecting the skin against hyperpigmentation.
The incorporation of iron oxides increases the efficacy of multifunctional coated mineral actives.
Some of the major external factors that cause skin damage include:
Ultraviolet Radiation. This is caused by exposure to UVA and UVB rays (aging and burning rays). Long-term exposure releases matrix metalloproteinases, notorious enzymes that collectively degrade collagen and elastic fibers causing DNA damage by depleting the extracellular matrix (ECM). This inadvertently causes loss of structure revealed in the form of fine lines and wrinkles, sagging skin due to loss of elasticity, loss of plumpness, rough skin texture and age spots.
Infrared radiation.
This comes from the sun’s heat, as well as tanning beds, and it causes inflammation like an increase in melanocyte activity that contributes to hyperpigmentation and sunspots.
Infrared Radiation can also accelerate and worsen skin conditions like melasma, chloasma, rosacea and acne.
Environmental pollution. Exposure to air pollution or airborne particles such as smog and smoke increases the generation of reactive oxygen species, causing inflammation that shows up as erythema (redness), irritation or dehydration, making the skin sensitive or sensitized.
High-energy visible (HEV) light spectrum. Excessive and long-term exposure to blue light, which is emitted from familiar electrical devices like TV screens, computer screens, smart phones and tablets, produces damaging free radicals such as nitric oxide.
These free radicals disrupt the skin’s microbiome causing inflammation and imbalance, which can be corrected by topical antioxidants, anti-inflammatories and prebiotics to restore skin homeostasis.
The good news is that consistent use of sunscreen is known to significantly reduce the development of disorders and diseases of the skin such as actinic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.
Continuous research efforts to improve the technology that drives sun care innovations are rapidly making great advancements.
New developments include the microencapsulation of chemical sunscreen ingredients using inert Tetraethoxysilane Polymers to improve stability, reduce systematic absorption, increase efficacy and diminish allergic reactions.
An example of this is EnviroScreen Technology, which is an encapsulating process that provides mineralbased, chemical free, novel coating technology combining zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and iron oxides with proprietary blends of antioxidants, hydrators and vitamins.