Ingredients of the Month
June 9, 2011 at 5:40 pm Derm RF 7 comments
Colorless Carotenoids
We all know that antioxidants are good for the skin by helping to prevent free radical damage, so using skincare, and sun care, products containing Vitamins C and E, green tea, resveratrol, coffee berry, soy, and the like just makes sense. In fact, studies show that antioxidants in combination with broad-spectrum sunscreen protect against cell damage better than antioxidants or sunscreen alone. One group of antioxidants we are particularly fond of is colorless carotenoids. These are two types of algae sourced from the Red Sea. What makes them special is that unlike most antioxidants, colorless carotenoids do not “die” after absorbing UV light; in fact, they have an endless capacity to absorb. This makes them perfect for use in facial sunscreens.
Find colorless carotenoids (called dunaliella salina extract on the ingredient list) in Rodan + Fields® ANTI-AGE Triple Defense Treatment SPF 30, REVERSE Environmental Shield SPF 55, and ESSENTIALS Lip Shield SPF 25.
Titanium Dioxide
Like people, all sunscreen ingredients have their strengths and weaknesses. Some are better at blocking UVA rays, others at UVB rays; some offer more appealing aesthetics than others; some degrade faster than others. That’s why the vast majority of sunscreens out there contain more than one (and usually three or four) sunscreen ingredients. But what titanium dioxide does that no other sunscreen does, and can do it alone, is offer the ability to provide sun protection in powder form, making it great for sun protection “on the go.” So do what we do—apply a facial sunscreen every morning and use a titanium dioxide powder (with a minimum SPF 15) throughout the day for sunscreen touch-ups that won’t mess up makeup.
Find titanium dioxide in Rodan + Fields ENHANCEMENTS Mineral Peptides SPF 20, and available in Light, Medium and Bronze shades.
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ecoughlin11 | June 10, 2011 at 3:24 pm
What can people do who like going to the beach and getting a tan but don’t want to damage their skin?
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Derm RF | June 10, 2011 at 6:19 pm
Sun exposure is responsible for 80% of your skin’s aging. UVB rays (burning rays) dilate capillaries, dry skin which can clog pores and damage the skin’s surface. UVA rays (aging rays) penetrate deep into the dermis resulting in abnormal pigmentation and premature lines and wrinkles. Unfortunately we cannot command our skin to turn a light brown without dark marks or the accelerated aging with the residual premature lines and wrinkles.
If you wish to look ‘Tan’ and but have young looking skin, a better option is to use spray on tans or Rodan + Fields Foaming Sunless Tan. Then make sunscreen your new best friend re-applying it every two hours. Our ESSENTIALS SPF 30 Body Sunscreen is lightweight, water-resistant, non-sticky, and non-greasy. It contains dimethicone to protect skin’s moisture barrier, anti-oxidants vitamins C and E to absorb damaging free-radicals and anti-inflammatory ingredients to protect skin from environmental stress.
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Jill Zielie Barnes | June 10, 2011 at 3:39 am
Why do the doctors use colorless Carotenoids and why would you care? You need to read this!
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maryintennessee | June 9, 2011 at 6:27 pm
I have read some information that says that titanium dioxide could turn out to be carcinogenic. Do you know anything about that?
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Derm RF | June 9, 2011 at 11:57 pm
According to the Personal Care Council, Titanium Dioxide has not been proven to cause cancer in humans.
For specific safety information on the noted ingredients, please go to http://www.personalcarecouncil.org/science-safety/cosmeticsinfoorg. This is the industry organization that provides surveillance official governance to the cosmetics industry and are constantly evaluating cosmetic ingredients in a scientific and unbiased way.