CosBeauty Magazine #94

SKIN
WHAT SHOULD WE BE
LOOKING FOR IN A
SUNSCREEN? ARE WE
OKAY TO USE A DUAL-
PURPOSE MOISTURISER
WITH SUNSCREEN?
The best sunscreen is one that
you will apply! Make sure that
your sunscreen is approved by the
Therapeutic Goods Administration
(TGA). It should be broad-spectrum
SPF30+ or higher. If you’re outdoors
or exercising, also make sure it is
water-proof.
Sunscreen should be applied
every morning, and reapplied every
two hours. It is best to apply it 20
minutes before you go outside.
Don’t forget to apply it to your lips,
ears, neck and the back of your
hands. The best formulation is a
cream or lotion, which are more
reliable than aerosol sunscreens.
Whilst a dual-purpose moisturiser
with sunscreen is better than
nothing, it doesn’t compare to
using a sunscreen on its own. You
probably won’t apply enough of the
dual sunscreen/moisturiser to give
you the coverage that you need and
the sunscreen may be diluted by
other constituents of the moisturiser.
Therefore, sunscreen is best applied
as its own layer.
WHAT ARE THE
SUMMERTIME SERUMS
WE SHOULD BE
INVESTING IN?
Different serums can help combat
different skin concerns and I
would recommend you consult a
dermatologist to help tailor a routine
that is best suited to your skin. Many
serums require consistent use over
all seasons in order to see the best
results, although in summer you
may wish to switch over to lighter
formulations that are less likely to
feel greasy and cause breakouts.
Generally, I would recommend
hyaluronic acid to moisturise. The
L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Filler Serum
with Hyaluronic Acid is a lighter
serum formulation and doesn’t
feel greasy on the skin. I would
also recommend Vitamin C and
other antioxidants like resveratrol
to be applied in the morning along
with your sunscreen as they help
scavenge the free radicals induced
by UV radiation. The SkinCeuticals
Phloretin CF and SkinCeuticals
Silymarin CF are great options
containing L-ascorbic acid (a highly
effective form of Vitamin C) for
summer and they are less likely to
cause breakouts.
A retinol should be applied at
night, starting initially with a couple
of nights a week and then increasing
to nightly use if no irritation. It
is best to start with an over-thecounter
retinol as this is less likely to
cause irritation but can still be very
effective. For example, the L’Oréal
Paris Revitalift Retinol Night Serum is
at an optimal concentration of 0.2%
pure retinol and is an ultra-stable
formulation. Prescription-strength
retinoids are even more potent but
more likely to cause irritation.
Above all else, the best
investment for summer is a broadspectrum
sunscreen with SPF 30
sor higher.
YOUR NO #1 SUMMER
SKINCARE ADVICE?
Protect your skin from UV radiation.
UV radiation not only causes skin
cancer but can lead to pigmentation,
redness, premature ageing and
wrinkles, along with a whole myriad
of other detrimental skin changes.
Prevention is always key!
BUT FIRST, SPF
Warmer weather means more sun
exposure. The impact of sun damage
is cumulative; it gets worse as we age
as we lose the ability to repair collagen
as effectively. Australia has some of
the harshest sun in the world with
little ozone protection, so remaining
focused on covering up and wearing
sunscreen is extremely important.
Apply sunscreen as the last step in your
skincare routine.
1. mesoestetic mesoprotech sun stick 100
SPF50+, $49.80, 2. Aspect Sun Hydrating
Face SPF50+, $59, 3. Aesthetics Rx
Tinted Water-Resistant Sunscreen with
Zinc, $59, 4. SkinMTX 3-in-1 Matte Tinted
Protector 30ml, $70, 5. Dr Roebuck’s
Barrier Reef Daily Facial Shield SPF50+,
$49, 6. SunButter Tinted SPF50 Water
Resistant Reef Safe Sunscreen, $31.95, 7.
Invisible Zinc Tinted Daywear SPF30+,
$31.99, 8. Ella Baché Sunguard Mineral
Base Cover SPF40, 30ml, $48, 9. Sun Bum
Face Lotion SPF50+ $17.99, 10. We Are
Feel Good Inc. Kakadu Plum Sunscreen
Lotion SPF50+ 200ml, $29.95