Sea Buckthorn Suncare Cream with Zinc Oxide

After meticulous research I have improved the formula of the popular Zinc Oxide based sun block protection. Sea Buckthorn Suncare Cream with Zinc Oxide. With the addition of Sea Buckthorn Pulp Oil and organic Shea Butter, both these ingredients possess the ability to naturally absorb sun rays. Only the best for my customers!

Zinc Oxide provides a broad-spectrum armor for UVA & UVB rays and, unlike traditional chemical-based sun protection, won’t absorb into the skin and cause irritation. Sea Buckthorn and Shea lend their natural UV absorption abilities to this moisturizing cream and provide other skin benefits as well. Naturally brimming with skin-nurturing vitamins, this light beige cream applies transparent with a matte finish and offers a light, clean aroma. For best coverage, apply over Gaia Essential’s Herbal Facial Lotion and repeat every couple of hours.

Let’s discuss the Calming Skin Balm

With Summer right around the corner we will all be exposing ourselves more to the Sun and it’s time to consider our Skin protection arsenal. This luscious balm was created a few years ago for self preservation. See, due to my Scots/Irish heritage my skin is seriously fragile to UV exposure so even though I religiously use the Facial Sunblock when out for more then a couple hours, like at a Farmers Market, my skin will feel burnt. The Calming Skin Balm soothes, calms and reduces inflammation while boosting hydrated healing.

Being a Balm there is no water content, just pure goodness. Unrefined Shea Butter Based with Grapeseed, Emu, Hemp and Tamanu Oils. With ground Herbs of Chamomile & Milkthistle and a blend of eight Botanical Essential Oils this Calming Balm is a must have after Sun exposure. Some Customers claim it extends the life of their tanning which I can believe due to the nature of the nutrition value of the ingredients.

Sunscreen or Sunblock, which is best to use to protect my skin?

Summer is peeking around the corner now. This will mean more time outside and we all know by now that we should be wearing something to protect ourselves from ultraviolet rays, however with so many out there, which is the best? Information to help with your decision:

* Be sure to select a Broad Spectrum, one that protects against UVA (aging ray, weakens the skin cells immune system) & UVB (burn ray, causes abnormal growth in cells) rays. Both are harmful.
This is more important then SPF which refers to “sun protection factor” as related to UVB only and is simply a measurement of how long it would take you to start burning based on individual skin types. (If you normally start to burn after 20 minutes in the direct sun, then if you wear a 15 spf product theoretically you should not start to burn for 300 minutes (20×15)) A SPF of 30 is about as high as it effectively goes.

*There are chemical Sunscreens and physical Sunblocks:

*When exposed to sunlight, chemical sunscreens can generate free radicals that increase the likelihood of developing cancer. Other chemicals have also been shown to mimic estrogen and disrupt the endocrine system. Chemical sunscreen ingredients include: avobenzone, cinnamates, octocrylene, oxybenzone, PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid), padimate-O, and alicylates. The chemical sunscreens are partially absorbed by the skin, not a good thing for obvious reasons.

*Physical blockers, on the other hand, contain titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide. (Some studies state that titanium dioxide might also react with other sunscreen chemicals to further free radical production (i.e. cancer-causing cells)).
The best choice seems to be zinc oxide, and the latest advances virtually eliminate the white discoloration that used to be associated with using it. Sunblocks work by creating a physical barrier between the skin and the sun, reflecting sunlight away from the skin. Gaia Essentials Sensitive Skin Sunblock

* Other pointers: Reapply at least every 2 hours while is the sun. Wash off completely and apply a soothing moisturizer after-wards, do not leave this sitting on your skin unnecessarily or over night. Wear a Hat & Sunglasses and try to avoid exposure at peak hours of strong sunlight (10am-2pm)