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When it comes to sun protection, how do you differentiate between the various formulas and levels of SPF? How much is enough, particularly when sun protection is now commonly found in our cosmetics and other daytime serums?

There’s no question that UV protection is absolutely essential. UV rays are responsible for 90 percent of the skin’s aging, not to mention the leading cause of cancer in the US. But with so many sun protection formulas on the market, changes in sunscreen regulations, and the amount of misinformation circulating about sunscreen ingredients, how do we know if what we’re recommending to our clients is actually protecting their skin or causing more damage?

No matter where you stand on the chemical vs. mineral sun protection issue, the bottom line is educating clients on all aspects of sun protection is imperative. Not only is it critical to their overall health, prevention is their best defense against aging skin.

Read more about The Sun and Skin.