SPF: The Most Powerful Weapon Against Aging

As incredible and effective as reparative skin care can be when it comes to reversing the slow march of aging, there’s no better method at stopping aging than preventing it in the first place. 

Preventative skin care is the proactive approach to fighting aging by providing your skin with everything it needs to perform its natural reparative process, while simultaneously helping to protect it from the damages of everyday life. 

But in order to effectively combat aging, we must first understand the root causes. And when we line up our list of suspects, one shines far bigger and brighter than the rest: the sun. 

Now, rather than browbeat you about the importance of sunscreen when it comes to fighting the effects of aging, we’ll opt to simply present you with the scientific facts and let you draw your own conclusions.

An estimated 80% of visible skin aging
in fair-skinned women is caused by the sun

Unfortunately, you read that right. 80%! If that isn’t incentive enough to incorporate a solid SPF into your daily routine then nothing is.

And while that stat does focus on caucasian women, if you were blessed with some melanin you’re not fully exempt. Even the darkest skin tone only provides the equivalent of SPF 13 which means everyone under the sun is subject to the aging effects of its rays. 

So, make sure your daily routine starts with a solid, broad spectrum SPF sunscreen – preferably a reef-safe, mineral SPF that nourishes and hydrates your skin while you’re protected. SPF Solar Shield 30 Classic Tint and SPF Solar Shield 30 Hydrating fit the bill using the Advanced Healing Peptide Delivery System that more effectively protects you from the elements.

People who use sunblock with an SPF of 15 or higher daily show
24% less skin aging than those who do not use sunblock daily

While looking your best is certainly important, the main reason to use SPF is your health. 

Studies show that regular daily use of SPF 15 sunscreen, when used as directed, can reduce your risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) by about 40%, and lower your melanoma risk by 50%.

Moral of the story, minimum 15 SPF is as essential as it gets. But if you’re doing it anyway, why not work smarter? Like the 4-in-1 BB Line that works as a daily hydrator, SPF 30 sunscreen, reparative anti-aging crème, and full-coverage foundation.

Sun damage is cumulative
Only about 23% of lifetime exposure occurs by age 18

Whether or not you get a sunburn, your total exposure to the sun is pretty directly correlated to the look and feel of your skin. That’s not to say to cloister yourself in your home like a summer vampire, but just remember that every time applying an SPF slips your mind before heading out is another day the sun's UV rays slowly age you.

So whenever you head out to soak up the sun this summer, make sure you grab the most powerful weapon against aging we have at our disposal: SPF.