Summer is Almost Over! Should SPF Stay in Your Daily Routine?

We all know the importance of applying SPF (Sun Protection Factor) to your skin during the peak of summer. We apply these SPF products to protect our skin from dangerous ultraviolet rays while we enjoy the beautiful summer weather and all the activities that come with it. But should SPF products be limited to just the summer months? Absolutely not. With summer coming to an end, there is no better time to review the benefits of keeping SPF in your year-round skincare routine… and some of the dangers of removing it. Sit back, grab your SPF, and let’s fight those pesky UV rays together!

Why Are SPF Products So Important?

1. Clouds, Rain, or Snow… the Sun is Still Emitting UV Rays
   There is no environmental protection from the sun’s radiation during the day. It does not matter if weather conditions are blocking the sun from view, UV rays are still going to penetrate unprotected skin. Check out the UV Index on a cloudy day and you will be surprised! Don’t forget, your skin needs protection when the UV Index is 3 or higher.

2. Unprotected Sun Exposure Leads to Long Term Damage
   Just because you spent the day in the sun and did not end up burnt or red, that does not mean your skin did not sustain any damage. The skin is damaged cumulatively from sun exposure. This alone is a reason to apply your SPF products year-round. Protecting your skin from the sun is a constant battle and including SPF within your skincare routine is a simple way to gain the upper hand.

3. Long-Term Damage Can Cause Premature Aging of Skin
   Long-term skin damage from unprotected exposure to the sun’s UV rays includes dark spots, skin discolouration, sagging, wrinkles, and a leathery appearance. Long-term damage from sun exposure is undermining the anti-aging efforts you make in your daily skincare routine!

4. Skin Cancer is the Most Common Type of Cancer in Canada
   The skin is the largest organ in your body and one-third of all new cases of cancer in Canada are some variation of skin cancer. Skin cancer is a result of the damage caused to unprotected skin by UVA and UVB rays. Use SPF products daily and reduce your risk of developing melanoma and other forms of skin cancer. For more information on how you can protect your skin from cancer, please visit Canada’s documentation of sun safety and skin cancer.

Esteem Medical Esthetic’s High-Quality SPF Products

Esteem MD Daybarrier E – Tinted or Clear
A non-sticky, non-greasy broad spectrum liquid mineral sunscreen with antioxidants to protect against sun damage. This product is 100% fragrance, paraben, and preservative free. Suitable for normal to dry skin.

Esteem MD Daybarrier M – Tinted or Clear
A non-sticky, non-greasy broad spectrum matte mineral sunscreen for oily skin with antioxidants to protect against sun damage. This product is 100% fragrance, paraben, and preservative free. Suitable for oily and acne-prone skin.

SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50
A tinted sunscreen fluid with 100% mineral filters provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection while promoting natural radiance and a more even skin tone. This product is suitable for all skin types.

SkinCeuticals Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF
Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50 is an ultra-sheer and transparent sunscreen fluid that offers broad-spectrum protection for all skin types (including sensitive). Formulated with 100% physical filters (Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide), Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50 is formulated with a plankton extract to help boost skin’s natural defenses to UV rays and heat-induced stress. This makes it one of the best sunscreens for the face.

SkinCeuticals Physical Eye UV Defense SPF 50
Delivering a new standard in eye care, this ophthalmologist-tested sunscreen defends, enhances, and optimizes the entire eye area, including the eyelid. Formulated specifically for the unique structure of the thinner and more sensitive skin around the eye, Physical Eye UV Defense provides broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection without migrating into and irritating the eyes. A unifying tint enhances skin tone, creating a smooth, optimal canvas for makeup application.

SkinCeuticals Physical Matte UV Defense SPF
This mattifying 100% physical sunscreen is formulated with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide (Z-Cote®*) to provide high broad-spectrum UV protection. It is proven to maintain a matte finish even in hot, humid conditions. Its weightless mousse texture dries to a powder finish, optimizing makeup application.

ZO Skin Health Sunscreen + Primer SPF 30
This dual-action sunscreen, with ZOX12® complex, protects against the damaging effects from UVA/UVB and IR-A rays, and from HEV light. Hydrates and doubles as a makeup primer for a smooth matte finish, diminishing skin imperfections.

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