SkinCeuticals Daily Brightening UV Defense SPF 30

A; Yes, sunscreen can be moisturizing. It often depends on the sunscreen formula ingredients. For Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30, a moisturizing sunscreen, a key ingredient is glycerin, a compound that draws and retains moisture in the skin.

A: If you are using a hydrating sunscreen, you likely do not need a moisturizer as the sunblock is designed to moisturize skin and protect from UVA/UVB rays in one step. However, additional hydration may be needed for dryer skin types. For best results with the Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30, apply before your moisturizer, at least 15 minutes before sun exposure.

A: Yes, Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 can help remedy dry skin. Exposure to the sun’s UVA/UVB rays can dry out the skin, exacerbating dryness. Daily application of a hydrating sunscreen, like Daily Brightening UV Defense, helps moisturize skin as it provides sun protection.

A: Brightening sunscreen works to help your skin’s appearance in two ways: first, it protects against damage from the sun’s UVA/UVB rays, which causes more wrinkles and fine lines, uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation, discoloration, and more. Second, a brightening sunscreen for the face can reduce visible discoloration by 24% to help even skin tone.

A: One of the skin’s natural defenses against the sun is to produce melanin to darken the skin. Daily Brightening UV Defense contains 2% niacinamide and 1% tranexamic acid to help reduce discoloration and UV-induced pigmentation, while protecting against future sun damage.

A: Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 is a chemical sunscreen, meaning it uses ingredients that absorb UVA and UVB rays before they can cause sun damage. Physical sunscreens use ingredients like zinc oxide or titanium oxide that create a barrier and reflect UV radiation away from your skin.

A: Yes, Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 is appropriate for all skin types, including oily.

A: No. Some sunscreens contain ingredients like zinc oxide that act as a barrier on the skin and can leave a white cast. Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 is a hydrating, residue-free formula that absorbs into the skin.