Beauty
The one sunscreen to rule them all.
The search for the perfect sunscreen is a tough one, to say the least.
Leah Ansell, M.D., FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist fromTreiber Dermatology.
Read on for intel on why this particular sunscreen is in every beauty experts cabinet.
Whats In The EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46?
For its main function, it relies on a blend of both physical and chemical sunscreen actives, explainsDr.
Julia Carroll, FRCPC, FCDA, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder ofCompass Dermatology.
Its physical blocker is zinc oxide, a science-backed ingredient thats basically the gold standard in its category.
So it combines the UV-reflecting properties of physical SPF with theUV-absorbing features of chemical sunscreens, says Carroll.
This combination blocks a broader UV spectrum while still providing a [smooth] program.
The productalsocontainsvitamin E, an antioxidant that canmitigate sun damage, she notes.
The product also happens to be fragrance-free, sensitivity-free, andnon-comedogenic, so it wont clog your pores.
This is all to say… its a winning formula in the sun care aisle.
I always recommend it for acne-prone skin.
I lovehow safe and easy to use it is, and that it doesnt clog pores.
Its the sunscreen that dreams are made of.
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Taylor, S. (2002).Simple dosage guide for suncreams will help users.
