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Drug Facts
Active Ingredients Purpose
Octinoxate 7.5%.....................Sunscreen
Zinc Oxide 12.0%...................Sunscreen -
Uses
Helps prevent sunburn
If used as directed with other sun protection measures (see Directions), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun
Other Information
This lightweight, sheer sunscreen is ideal for oily and/or combination skin, giving you the highest level of UVA protection available, along with UVB coverage in a formulation that won't clog pores.
Key Ingredients
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyisobutene, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
How to use
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When to Apply
Apply in the morning after cleansing, toning, and application of treatment products.
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Where to Apply
Apply to your entire face, (neck and chest if desired) and other sun-exposed areas.
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How to Apply / Directions
Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply at least every two hours. Use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating
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Sun Protection Measures Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and ealry skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: limit time in the sun, especially from 10 am – 2 pm, wear long sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses.
Children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor
Warnings
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For external use only
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Do not use
on damaged or broken skin
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When using this product
keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove.
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Stop use and ask a doctor if
rash occurs
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Keep out of reach of children.
If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Protects against damaging UVA and UVB rays. Paraben-free, hypoallergenic, oil-free, and fragrance-free.
Additional Information
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What does a PA rating1 mean?
PA rating refers to the amount of protection the sunscreen offers from UVA rays since SPF only ranks protection from UVB rays. The PA rating system ranges from +(least) to ++++(most). The more plus symbols, the more protection from UVA rays, the rays that may cause long-term skin damage and, therefore, age the skin. SkinMedica® sunscreens have the highest PA rating at PA++++.
1. The UVAPF value provides information on the magnitude of UVA protection and helps determine the UVA classification of topical sunscreen products. In Japan, the PA rating system (PA+, PA++, PA+++, PA++++) is used to classify UVA protection. PA ratings are not a USFDA requirement on sunscreens sold in the US.
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Do the Essential Defense sunscreens provide infrared (IR) protection?
No, only TOTAL DEFENSE + REPAIR delivers the breakthrough benefit of IR protection.
Overall Rating 4.7★