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Meet Countersun
Suncare 101
Why protect with safer mineral sunscreens?
An estimated 90% of the signs of aging are caused by the sun.
More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined.
Sun's Rays Defined
The sun’s spectrum is broad with many different wavelengths emitted. When speaking about sun damage there are two to watch out for.
UVA = Aging Rays
Present all year round. Penetrates glass and clouds and deeper into the skin to cause free-radical damage that contribute to premature aging.
UVB = Burning Rays
Are the primary causes of sunburn, easier to recognize as we can see and feel the damage as it occurs.
What is SPF?
SPF, or Sun Protection Factor, is the measurement of the sunscreen's level of defense against sunburn caused primarily by UVB rays.
SPF 15 - Blocks 93% of UVB rays
SPF 30 - Blocks 97% of UVB rays
SPF 50 - Blocks 98% of UVB rays
Water Resistant or Waterproof?
CHEMICAL VS. MINERAL
Chemical Sunscreens
Chemical sunscreens are technically sun filters. The vast majority of sunscreens on the market contain chemical sunscreen ingredients like avobenzone, oxybenzone or octocrylene. They’re called sun filters because they absorb the sun’s UV energy and release it back into the air as heat. They are popular because they provide easy, transparent blendability into the skin. But, at Beautycounter, we prohibit chemical filters due to their potential for skin irritation.
Mineral Sunscreens
Mineral sunscreens (physical sunscreens) are Beautycounter’s preferred sunscreen technology. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are physical particles that sit on the surface of the skin and scatter or reflect sun’s rays away from the skin. Mineral sunscreens are great for people with sensitive skin. Remember that sunscreens should be used on children six months of age or older. For babies under six months, check with your doctor for advice.
WHY IS OUR SUNSCREEN SAFER?
Our innovative mineral sunscreen mist uses non-nano zinc oxide. We evaluate the particle size of the non-nano zinc oxide we formulate with to ensure that there is low potential risk of respiration and does not enter the blood stream to cause harmful effects. We never use octinoxate or oxybenzone, ingredients known to contribute to the collapse of coral reefs around the world making our sunscreen active safer for both people and our oceans.
THE NEWEST LAUNCHES!
First Up----> Tinted Mist!
Formulated with non-nano zinc oxide and California Poppy, this innovative physical SPF 30 formula provides an effective shield from UVA and UVB rays while the tint helps camouflage imperfections and even skin tone. Think of it as foundation for your body, not a self tanner.
Some tips!
It can transfer to towels & swimsuits (similar to foundation transferring to a white collared shirt). The transfer should come out with simple washing and gentle agitation (either in the washer or by hand). In my experience, you may need to use a soft brush to gently lift the stain.
Also, the mist sunscreens do need to be rubbed in a bit...it's not a "spray and go" product.
It comes in two shades.
SHADES:
- Light/Medium
- Medium/Deep
PRICE: $39 US / $51 CAN
If you are new to our sunscreens you may be thinking, but wait, I've been told that spray sunscreens aren't safe?!
Cooling After Sun Gel
The easiest (and cleanest) way to find your chill.
This essential after-sun gel cools on contact to help soothe skin irritation and boost hydration with a safer, lightweight formula. With aloe, sea kelp, and California Poppy extract, the formula helps calm skin after a day in the sun.
PRICE: $32 US / $42 CAN
Our Tried and True Countersun Products!
Countersun Mist
Formulated with non-nano zinc oxide and California Poppy, this physical SPF 30 formulation provides an effective shield from UVA and UVB rays, while being gentle and pleasant feeling on the skin. Sprays on white to help guide application, blends in easily, and dries quickly without an oily residue.
PRICE: $20 and $36 US / $26 and $46 CAN
Countersun Lotion
Formulated with non-nano zinc oxide and California Poppy, this physical SPF 30 formulation provides an effective shield from UVA and UVB rays, while being gentleand pleasant feeling on the skin. The smooth, nourishing formula blends evenly onto skin with limited white residue.
PRICE: $25 and $39 US / $49 CAN
Mineral Sunscreen Stick
Formulated with non-nano zinc oxide and California Poppy, this physical SPF 30 formulation provides an effective shield from UVA and UVB rays, while being gentle and pleasant feeling on the skin. The ultra-moisturizing cocoa-butter infused formula glides on smoothly without leaving a white residue.
PRICE: $21 US / $27 CAN
ICYMI! Sunscreen enters bloodstream after just one day of use, study says
I posted this in my group last week, but sharing here as well as this information is HUGE!
I’ve talked about the health effects and environmental of oxybenzone and its counterparts, but a recent study shows that in just one day certain ingredients enter the blood stream. And, those levels rise with repeated use. It was a small study but caused enough of a concern that further investigation is going to happen. The four chemicals studied were avobenzone, oxybenzone, ecamsule and octocrylene.
Studies have shown a potential link between oxybenzone and lower testosterone levels in adolescent boys, hormone changes in men, and shorter pregnancies and disrupted birth weights. It’s also a common culprit in allergic reactions.
“It took just one day of use for several common sunscreen ingredients to enter the bloodstream at levels high enough to trigger a government safety investigation, according to a pilot study conducted by the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, an arm of the US Food and Drug Administration.”
FULL ARTICLE --------> https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/06/health/sunscreen-bloodstream-fda-study/index.html?no-st=1557238264&fbclid=IwAR1t_cusbXGe9WgpagCk_RJfUPvUIdnKMEfGobeUSuAfJfbbbXKR6rxBPNw
Surprise! We are having another baby! Due in November!
We jokingly say that it's really for the best as the world can only handle one Evelyn! haha!
Elijah is so excited to have a baby brother and even picked out a name for us, but not sure that's the one we are going with. ;-)
And, in other news Evelyn turned 2 on the 12th!
Tara Woodland, Managing Director
Your continued support of Beautycounter and our business helps in furthering our mission of getting safe products into the hands of everyone. Know that we are working tirelessly to effect change in Washington DC to ensure that ALL products will one day be safe.
xoxo, Tara
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