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Tips on Korean Sunscreens

Context: the recent sunscreen controversy/scandal #skincarenews

So basicallyyy, independent lab testing exposed a few popular Korean sunscreens for not meeting their SPF ratings as labeled (Krave, Klairs, Purito, Keep Calm, etc. were all found to be lower SPF despite their labeled SPF50+ PA++++).

While the difference between 30 and 50 SPF is actually minimal in SPF world, these sunscreens tested low low low... like 19 for some which is a significant difference in terms of SPF. 😱 smh

Why it Matters

This is a huge deal because it's false advertising and a health concern. AND the nerve to say they were SPF 50+... PLUS! The plus symbol means it can be higher than SPF 50. It just allows for a margin of error per batch based on different testing methodology. Usually you need a result of at least SPF 60 in testing to earn that plus symbol. But they tested at a measly 19 loool.

And the way some of these brands handled the issue was shady and a whole 'nother topic I won't get into.

So a few tips:

1) Find a sunscreen that received independent lab testing.

AKA not tested by the manufacturer. It's likely and suspected that the brands above had their filters tested by the manufacturer and were SPF 50+ BUT then they added other ingredients like hydrators that changed the formulation and likely changed the SPF coverage in the process. Or maybe they blatantly knew it wasn't SPF 50+ and just slapped that label on cuz all the other sunscreens say it.

2) You may want to look for a sunscreen that has more than one UV filter.

All the brands that were exposed above only used one UV filter and plus other hydrating ingredients and that's why they people were all like OMG HG NO WHITE CAST FEELS LIKE LOTION

It's possible to still have high SPF with one filter but it depends on the formulation. Usually the ones that have one filter but high SPF have Zinc Oxide which can be pretty thicc or white cast-y if not formulated well.

3) You may have to compromise and accept that the formula has alcohol and/or fragrance.

It's actually very hard to elegantly formulate a sunscreen with high SPF coverage that's also smooth, hydrating, smells good, alcohol/fragrance free, and leaves no white cast.

If it feels like light lotion and doesn't have alcohol (like the brands above that were exposed), it probably has one filter and doesn't meet SPF claims like the exposed brands above.

Alcohol is not always bad in skincare -- it's used to thin out the product and sometimes needed especially when the ingredients like UV filters are thicc. Unless your skin is super sensitive to it, then it's okay!

Verified SPF 50+ Sunscreens and Sunscreens I Like

In no real particular order:

The Pure Lotus Jeju Botanical Sun Cream - Chemical sunscreen. Uses 3 filters, verified SPF testing, velvet/semi-matte finish, no white cast, cream texture, light floral-fruit scent. Uses essential oils though in case you don't like EO.

Hyggee The Real Sun Cream - Hybrid sunscreen. Uses 5 UV filters (1 physical and 4 chemical), verified independent lab SPF testing at SPF 55, semi-matte finish, no scent, no white cast, soft cream texture. Although they say no white cast, I find a very sheer white cast (sheen?) that disappears very quickly. Current favorite. This was JUST released to the Korean market so it's new! (Not to be confused with their other sunscreens, one of which was called out and taken off the market for not meeting SPF claims in testing).

And you can get 35% off until 5/25/2021.

*Disclaimer - I work PT at BMK. But I don't make any commission from this. I truly am just passionate about skincare and wanted to share. Also, it's a start-up and among all my friends, for some reason only my tumblr friends have bought from us... none of my IRL friends have. lol.

Thank You Farmer Watery Sun Cream - Chemical sunscreen. Widely known to have met their SPF ratings in independent labs at like, SPF60. Watery gel-like texture and dew/glow finish. The fragrance is strong with this one so I'm not a fan but I know a lot of people like it. I also prefer matte/semi-matte finish. Although we may curate this too, I prefer the above sunscreens.

Honorable Mentions:

Cell Fusion C Derma Relief Sunscreen - Physical sunscreen. This big medical skincare brand has a good reputation in Korea and dermatology clinics use their products on clients. I'm not sure if they received independent lab testing but I still trust their SPF claim or if it falls short I'm pretty sure it would be at least SPF30. They have a whole bunch of different sunscreens for different skin types and concerns, but this particular one has one UV filter but it's Zinc Oxide.

Torriden Dive In Daily Suncream - Physical sunscreen. Love this one for a physical sunscreen! However, they have not published independent lab testing. I think all the Korean brands right now are scrambling to get their lab testing done right now. So I'd wait on on statements before recommending this. But I love how it feels so mentioning it here.

Roundlab Birch Sunscreen - This was reformulated after being exposed in the sunscreen SPFgate scandal. The reformulated version passed the independent lab testing. Haven't tried it yet though. But they sell this at Olive Young and it's pretty popular here in Korea.

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NEOGEN’s Dermalogy Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen vs. THE PURE LOTUS’s Jeju Botanical Sun Cream

Prefer lightweight and non-cloggy sunscreens that won’t leave a white cast? Check our new favorites from NEOGEN and THE PURE LOTUS.… more → NEOGEN’s Dermalogy Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen vs. THE PURE LOTUS’s Jeju Botanical Sun Cream published first on https://mariakistler.tumblr.com/

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5 Proven Ways to Reverse Signs of Aging

Sugar, caffeine, late nights, and sun exposure are a few of our favorite things, but they can take a toll on our skin. Here is time-tested advice from our estheticians on how to both prevent and reverse signs of aging so that your skin looks and feels its best.

Read on to discover how to tackle dark spots, fine lines & wrinkles, dullness, loss of firmness and enlarged pores.

Problem: Uneven Skin Tone due to dark spots, melasma, scarring or general unevenness

Solution: Start incorporating targeted treatments that include clinically proven ingredients to help brighten dark spots (think: serums, essences and ampoules). Dark spots are formed when our melanocytes become overactive and clinically proven ingredients help to reduce that overactivity that results in the darker spots. Shangpree Marine Jewel Capsule: Each individual capsule is packed with sodium DNA, an extract derived from salmon sperm that encourages cell repair and regeneration and restores radiance (no salmon are harmed and the brand is cruelty-free).

Before/after photos provided from brand via their product study.

We also love niacinamide for dark spots as it’s clinically proven to help fade them quickly without being harsh on skin. Our Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum includes 2% niacinamide that helps to improve dark spots (whether from the sun or acne) gently and effectively.

You can also use neroli, a beautiful extract packed with vitamin C to help brighten dark spots. The Aromatica Neroli Brightening Facial Oil is a wonderful choice for those looking for an oil plus brightening benefits in-one. 

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Problem: Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Solution: When our skin loses its elasticity due to a slowdown in collagen and elastin production, we lose firmness and develop more pronounced wrinkles. Look for ingredients that will help activate more collagen production, such as vitamin A, adenosine, and peptides, a chain of amino acids which help signal the cells to stimulate collagen production. Antioxidants are also important as they form a protective shield against daily stressors that lead to premature aging. Mizon Peptide Serum is chockful of peptides that stimulate collagen and firm skin. Eco Your Skin Booster-Serum: Vitamin A is rich in retinol which helps combine collagen and elastin to reduce wrinkles, fade spots and hydrate skin. Peach & Lily Matcha Pudding Antioxidant Cream drenches skin with antioxidants and clinically-proven wrinkle-fighter adenosine deep within skin and also creates a weightless, invisible antioxidant barrier to help fight off free radical damage at all layers of the skin.

And don’t forget about the eye area — this is where the first signs of aging appear because the eye contour has the thinnest and most fragile skin on the entire face. Shangpree S-Energy Repair Eye Cream renews skin cells and stimulates collagen production with oxygen and adenosine. It has arbutin to help brighten dark circles, too! Eco Your Skin Volufiline15 Eye Essence has 15% volufiline and polylactic acid to lessen the look of crow’s feet, under-eye wrinkles, lid creases, and forehead and neck lines.

Problem: Dull Skin

Solution: Get a healthy glow with the green juice equivalent for your skin and by ensuring skin is plumped up with hydration. The Pure Lotus Jeju Lotus Leaf Essence is made with 89% lotus leaf extract instead of water to leave your skin brighter, balanced, and hydrated. Eco Your Skin Booster-Serum: Vitamin B5 has, yes you guessed it, Vitamin B5 aka the anti-stress vitamin or “hangover cure,” to help relieve fatigue and dullness caused by environmental aggressors. Miwaji Hyalu Serum Veil has a proprietary mix of short and long chain hyaluronic acid molecules. The short chain molecules sink into skin binding moisture to the deeper layers of skin. The long chain molecules bind moisture to the skin's surface -- but the way it's formulated allows it to also form a veil on the surface of skin. 

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 Problem: Loss of Firmness

Solution: If you’ve gone from taut and bouncy to sagging and droopy, find firming formulas that will give you a lift. Peach & Lily’s Chubby Cheeks Lift + Plump Sheet Mask contains collagen-boosting ingredients and a powerful dose of nourishment to help firm, plump, and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. The best ways to prevent the signs of aging are hydrating and protecting the skin — ingredients like the powerful Dermaflux combined with antioxidants like trehalose and rose oil in Lagom Cellus Deep Moisture Cream will leave skin plumped and deeply moisturized. And last, but not least, Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum contains a cocktail of mountain yam, peach extract, niacinamide, peptides, and hyaluronic acid to brighten and firm skin. Crystal-clear glass skin is yours!

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Problem:  Enlarged Pores

Solution: As we get older, our skin can lose its firmness which can lead to the look of more enlarged pores. While pores can’t technically shrink in size, the appearance of pores can certainly be vastly diminished. Try the Peach & Lily Pore Proof Perfecting Clay Mask ­— this powerful yet calming formula uses kaolin clay and bentonite to help draw out even the deepest impurities, but, unlike typical clay masks, it won’t dry into a hard shell on your skin or leave skin feeling tight and uncomfortable. Shangpree’s Pore Tightening Mask clears excess sebum, eliminates dead skin, and tightens pores, but hydrates too. Be The Skin Botanical Pore Toner helps minimize the look of pores by balancing sebum production and providing a clear, matte surface for your following serums and moisturizers.  

5 Proven Ways to Reverse Signs of Aging published first on https://www.peachandlily.com/blogs/news/5-proven-ways-to-reverse-signs-of-aging