"Protect Your Skin", By Rowena

3 SPF Rules Every Women Should Know

#1 Switch to SPF versions of skin-care products you already use. Body lotions, makeup, and moisturizer. Start off everyday with a facial moisturizer that has UVA and UVB protection and an SPF of 15 or more.

#2 Hike up coverage for the out doors. Days spent out side require more protection than your makeup or moisturizer can provide. Use a sunscreen with at least an SPF 30 and UVA and UVB protection, and apply on all exposed areas.

#3 Reapply, reapply, reapply!!! When outdoors for hours at a time, make sure to reapply your sunscreen every two hours. Prolonged exposure to the sun requires reapplying sunscreen every two hours, this reduces the damage caused by the sun. No matter what's in your sunscreen, (octocrylene, octinoxate, titanium dioxide, benzophenone, zinc oxide, or Parsol 1789) You must reapply!!!

Our top 5 products containing SPF are:

#1 Solar Protection Formula SPF 65 this oil free, non-comedogenic sunscreen is dermatologist recommended and will protect you from UVA/UVB rays. Solar Protection Formula SPF 65 also helps to prevent and reduce the damaging effects of the sun's ultraviolet light, including wrinkles, and reactions associated with sun damage.

#2 BalmShelter Tinted Moisturizer SPF 18 you can get perfect-looking skin without a heavy mask when using BalmShelter Tinted Moisturizer SPF 18. BalmShelter Tinted Moisturizer is a superior, hydrating, formula, packed with broad-spectrum sun protection. This smooth lotion has just enough color to even skin tone, while leaving you with a polished complexion every time.

#3 Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 30 by Dermalogica achieve absolute hydration and help defend against the internal and external causes of skin aging with this medium-weight, emollient daily moisturizer with SPF 30. Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 30 is a treatment for aging skin and is packed with key ingredients that help prevent the aging process of skin.

#4 Fenix Rehydrating Sunscreen SPF 30 a great face and body block that contains Parsol 1789. This sunscreen protects against damaging UVA rays proven to cause premature signs of aging. Fenix Rehydrating Sunscreen SPF 30 is ideal for daily use on the face and body.

#5 BalmShelter Tinted Gloss SPF 17 is a sassy-scented treat to any lips that need spf protection. BalmShelter spf 17 tinted gloss is a long-lasting, Jojoba-based, paraben-free gloss that shades, soothes, moisturizes, and protects your pucker from damaging UVA and UVB rays.

Find our 5 favorite products with SPF at The Brow and Skin Studio with Apothecary in Huntington Beach!!!!!

Skin Care Do's and Dont's

Skincare Do's and Dont's for the O.C Diva in all of us!
Do:
Use Spf Daily
Drink Lots of Water
Get Lots of sleep
Always Moisturizer
Invest in a Good Eyecreme
Exfoliate Weekly
Blend make-up

Dont:
Tan in a bed
Squeeze it
Share make-up
OverPluck Brows
Cover Freckles
Pick it

The Skinny on Hydroquinone

Hydroquinone is the only ingredient in skincare products that is recognized as a "lightening agent " by the FDA.

Hydroquinone has been considered one of the most effective skin lightening agents for treatment of sun-induced pigmentation(sun-spots), post inflammatory hyperpigmenation (acne-scars),melasma (hormonal discoloration),and other forms of hyperpigmentation often associated with aging skin.

Hydroquinone works best on these forms of hyperpigmentation when used in moderation with the correct percentage of the active ingredient in the product. Over the counter products contain up to 2% hydroquinone and prescription strength can contain up to 10%. the severity of the hyperpigmenation and your skin tone/complexion should determine the strength that is best for the condition. Darker skin should use a low percentage, olive-skin should uses a low-medium, and fair- skin should use a medium percentage.

One we love is PCA Pigment Gel with 2% hydroquinone.