Vanicream™ Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
Vanicream™ Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ helps prevent sunburn by protecting skin from both UVB/UVA rays. When used properly and in combination with other sun protection measures, it can reduce the risk of skin cancer and early aging. Its dermatologist tested and formulated for sensitive skin, water-resistant (for 80 minutes), and won't clog pores (non-comedogenic).
This product provides relief from: Fragrances & Odors, Sensitive Skin
This Dermatologist tested Vanicream™ Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ helps protect skin against sunburn and aging from UVA/UVB rays. It's formulated with only one active ingredient (zinc oxide) and without sensitizing chemical sunscreens.
This sensitive skin formula is water-resistant (for 80 minutes) and made without dyes, fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde, lanolin, gluten, and botanical extracts. Moreover, it's non-greasy and non-comedogenic (meaning it won't clog pores).
Sunscreen can help prevent the short- and long-term damaging effects of sunlight, but overexposure to the sun should be avoided, even with sunscreen.
Vanicream™ Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ comes in a 3-oz tube.
Features & Benefits:
- SPF 50+ helps protect skin from sunburn and aging due to UVA/UVB rays
- Broad Spectrum Mineral sunscreen made with active ingredient - 12% Zinc Oxide
- Non-greasy and non-comedogenic formula won't clog pores
- Applies smoothly is absorbed quickly without leaving a sticky residue
- Formulated without parabens, dyes, fragrances, gluten, lanolin, formaldehyde, and botanical extracts
- Ideal for individuals with sensitive skin as it contains no sensitizing chemical sunscreens
- In combination with other preventative measures, it reduces the risk of skin cancer and early aging
- Water resistant for approximately 80 minutes
- Dermatologist Tested Formula
- Comes in a 3-oz tube
Note:
| ¹ | Vanicream™ skin care products have always been known for what is NOT in them. Please see this list of common chemical irritants often found in other products, and why they can be so irritating. |
Understanding UVA and UVB
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, both UVA and UVB rays penetrate the atmosphere and play an important role in conditions such as premature skin aging, eye damage (including cataracts), and skin cancers.
- UVA rays, which penetrate the skin more deeply than UVB, have long been known to play a major role in skin aging and wrinkling, and are now known to contribute to and may even initiate the development of skin cancers. These rays can penetrate glass (including auto windows) and light clothing.
- UVB rays, the chief cause of skin reddening and sunburn, tend to damage the skin's more superficial epidermal layers. They play a key role in the development of skin cancer and a contributory role in tanning and wrinkling. UVB rays do not significantly penetrate glass.
SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor
The SPF number is a measure of a sunscreen's ability to prevent UVB rays from damaging the skin and indicates how long you can stay in the sun without burning. For example, a person that normally burns (or begins reddening) in 10 minutes when out in the sun without protection, could theoretically stay out 15 times longer (150 minutes) and not burn (or redden) by applying a sunscreen with an SPF of 15. However, depending on the UV intensity of the sun's rays and other factors, sunburns could occur in a much shorter time.
The Skin Cancer Foundation reports that, while no sunscreen can block all UVB rays, “most sunscreens with an SPF or 15 or higher do an excellent job of protecting against UVB,” for normal everyday activities, while sunscreens with “SPFs of 30 or higher (are) acceptable for extended or intense outdoor exposures.” According to the Foundation, the approximate percentage of UVB rays blocked for each of the SPF numbers shown below is:
- SPF 15 - 93% of UVB
- SPF 30 - 97% of UVB
- SPF 50 - 98% of UVB
Broad Spectrum Protection
Under the FDA's new June 2011 standards (which took effect Dec. 31, 2012), sunscreens may only be labeled "Broad Spectrum" if they provide the same proportional protection against both UVB and UVA radiation. In other words, sunscreens labeled "Broad Spectrum" today must block approximately:- SPF 15 - 93% of UVB and UVA
- SPF 30 - 97% of UVB and UVA
- SPF 50 - 98% of UVB and UVA
Vanicream™ SPF 30, SPF 35, and SPF 50+ Sunscreens all qualify as "Broad Spectrum" sunscreens under FDA standards.
Ingredients - Vanicream™ Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+:
Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 12%
Inactive Ingredients: allantoin, butyloctyl salicylate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, capryl glycol, dimethiconol/propylsilsequioxane/silicate crosspolymer, glyceryl behenate, glyceryl dibehenate, glyceryl sterate, isodecyl salicylate, isopropyl isostearate, lectithin, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, 1,2-hexanediol, polyester-7, polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, proanediol, silica silyate, sodium chloride, squalane tribehenin, tridecyl salicylate, water
Directions for Use - Vanicream™ Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+:
- Vanicream™ sunscreens are water resistant for 80 minutes, ¹ which means they protect the skin for 80 minutes of sweating or swimming
- Reapply immediately after swimming, heavy sweating, or towel drying, otherwise reapply every 2 hours
- For children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor
- The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends that you:
- Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going outdoors to give the skin adequate time to absorb it
- Apply approximately one ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen for full body coverage (less for partial coverage)
- Apply sunscreen more liberally to the face, as facial skin is thin and highly exposed
- Reapply immediately after swimming or heavy sweating
- Never neglect apply sunscreen on hazy or overcast days because 70% - 80% of UVA rays still penetrate fog and clouds
- UVA rays also penetrate glass, so sunscreen should not be forgotten while in the car
- Do not rely on sunscreens alone to protect skin against UV rays, but rather consider it one step of a complete sun protection routine
- Click here for the full Skin Cancer Foundation's Prevention Guidelines
Note:
| ¹ | In the eyes of the FDA, there is no such thing as a "waterproof" sunscreen because once water interacts with sunscreen it becomes less effective. As a result, on June 24, 2011, the FDA issued new rules that, in part, no longer allow the terms "sunblock," "sweatproof," or "waterproof" on sunscreen labels. Sunscreens may be "water resistant," but must specify on the label whether they protect the skin for 40 minutes or 80 minutes of swimming or sweating, based on standard testing.Vanicream™ SPF 30, SPF 35 Sport and SPF 50+ Sunscreens have been tested and found to meet the maximum amount of water resistance (80 minutes) allowed by the new FDA regulations. This appears on the sunscreens' product labels. |
