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Obagi Sun Shield Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 50

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SKU:
OBSUNMAT
Complete Protection:
SPF 50. UVA. UVB. Chemical. Physical. Matte. Recommended by the Skin Cancer Association for daily use.
Active Ingredients:
16.5% Zinc Oxide, 10% Homosalate, 5% Octisalate.
For a range of skin types and needs, Obagi sunscreens provide daily protection from the sun to help prevent signs of skin aging.

Daily Sun Protection Is Essential to Help Preserve Skin Health

The Importance of Sunscreen Composition

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends daily use of sunscreens that provide8:

  • Broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB radiation
  • Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 30 or greater
    —SPF indicates the duration of protection against UVB rays vs not using a sunscreen3
  • Water resistance

Different Ingredients Provide a Range of Benefits

  • Minerals such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide deflect solar radiation9
  • Chemicals such as octyl methoxycinnamate or oxybenzone absorb UV radiation and disperse it as heat9
  • Newer technologies address infrared radiation by helping to buffer the skin from the heat-derived oxidation process4,10

References: 1. Laser bio-effects. US Department of Energy, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Web site. http://www2.lbl.gov/ehs/safety/lasers/bioeffects.shtml. Updated September 10, 2015. Accessed September 15, 2015. 2. PHYCOCORAIL: the bioceramic thermic shield. Obagi Cosmeceuticals LLC. 3. Understanding UVA and UVB. Skin Cancer Foundation Web site. http://www.skincancer.org/prevention/uva-and-uvb/understanding-uva-and-uvb. September 15, 2015. 4. Samuels L. The truth about sunscreen and effective patient education. Pract Dermatol. March 2011:27-32. 5. Darvin ME, Haag S, Meinke M, Zastrow L, Sterry W, Lademann J. Radical production by infrared A irradiation in human tissue. Skin Pharmacol Physiol. 2010;23(1):40-46. 6. Schroeder P, Calles C, Benesova T, Macaluso F, Krutmann J. Photoprotection beyond ultraviolet radiation—effective sun protection has to include protection against infrared A radiation-induced skin damage. Skin Pharmacol Physiol. 2010;23(1):15-17. 7. Kligman LH. Intensification of ultraviolet-induced dermal damage by infrared radiation. Arch Dermatol Res. 1982;272(3-4):229-238. 8. Sunscreen FAQs. American Academy of Dermatology Web site. http://www.aad.org/media-resources/stats-and-facts/prevention-and-care/sunscreens. September 15, 2015. 9. How does sunscreen work? Library of Congress Web site. http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/sunscreen.html. September 15, 2015. 10. Cho S, Lee MJ, Kim MS, et al. Infrared plus visible light and heat from natural sunlight participate in the expression of MMPs and type I procollagen as well as infiltration of inflammatory cell in human skin invivo. J Dermatol Sci. 2008;50(2):123-133.