Sunscreen is an important part of everyday life for young and old to safeguard our skin against sun damage, skin cancer and premature ageing. The Australian climatic conditions are particularly damaging, considering our active outdoor lifestyle and long summer. This makes it extra important to use a suitable sunscreen daily.
However, it is not all about sunscreens, it is also important to use products that contain other vital ingredients that contribute towards combating free radical and pollution damage, to fortify the skin against regular chronological ageing.
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, regular daily use of SPF15 can significantly reduce the risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma by 40% and it can lower the risk of melanoma by 50%. Using an SPF15 sunscreen or day cream, with broad spectrum UVA/UVB coverage, combined with scientifically advanced active ingredients is an excellent way to help prevent skin ageing and minimise wrinkle formation, skin sagging and dark spots.
Why SPF 15 Can Be a Better Choice
It can be tempting to think a higher SPF is always better, however an SPF15 day cream that contains an array of protective ingredients can be a good choice for everyday situations for multiple reasons:
- Excellent UV Blocking Performance: SPF15 filters out approximately 93.33% of UVB rays, the primary cause of sunburn. This level of protection is sufficient for most everyday activities. If spending more than incidental time outside in the middle of the day, then a higher SPF product should be considered. However, for everyday use, SPF15 is an excellent choice. (For comparison, SPF30 blocks 96.67% of UVB rays and the additional UVB blocking gets increasingly marginal, e.g. SPF 50 blocks 98.00% of UVB rays).
- Prevents Premature Ageing: Sun damage is a major contributor to wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots. Consistent use of SPF15 helps maintain a youthful appearance. One should also consider using a day cream with antioxidant protection in addition to UV filters, as antioxidants give an additional layer of anti-ageing protection. LYCON Skin Multi-Protection Day Cream SPF15 has a hardworking array of antioxidants, including Yeast Beta-Glucan, Kakadu Plum Extract, Vitamin E, and Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone (found naturally in grains of paradise, a spice from the ginger family). In addition, it contains a special Butterfly Ginger Extract to help fight damaging urban pollution.
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Lightweight and Comfortable: SPF15 sunscreens typically have a lighter texture, making them ideal for daily wear without feeling greasy or heavy. This is a major factor behind SPF15 being a sensible choice for everyday use and often more suitable to use under makeup. Not only will SPF15 offer you the protection you need on a normal day (i.e. a day with no prolonged outdoor exposure), but the more elegant sensory characteristics of SPF15, compared to SPF30+ products, means that we are much more likely to use it every day, which is how its full benefits are achieved over time.
Meet the LYCON Skin Multi-Protection Day Cream SPF15
A precisely balanced multi-protective day cream with the anti-ageing powerhouse blend of LYCON’s signature Yeast Beta-Glucan, wrinkle reducing peptide, dual weight Hyaluronic Acid, and fast-acting antioxidant & botanical extracts that counteract free radicals, pollution, and even blue light.
LYCON Skin Multi-Protection Day Cream SPF15
This SPF15 day cream rapidly hydrates, firms, lifts and plumps, whilst it protects against harmful UVA and UVB rays, boosting the skin’s natural renewal processes and support system. With regular use, it reduces the appearance of lines & wrinkles and fortifies the skin against premature ageing.
