Why Winter Sun Protection is a Must

For most of us, the first time we had ever been exposed to sunscreen was by our mothers slathering it all over us while she fussed about the importance of its use. sunFrom adolescence to the teenage years we rebelled one time or another and found out the hard way that too little sunscreen could turn into a painful situation.  Sunburn is a common occurrence when we fail to either use sunscreen.  We only think about sunscreen in the summer but the thing is, sunscreen isn’t just for the beach. Sure our skin can get burned by the sun but, it also can receive the same damage from the cold as well especially in seriously cold weather. Winter sunburn is something everyone should worry about.

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At Image Beauty, we’re all about helping our readers get the best of the best when it comes to their beauty regiment so of course we have some sunscreens that are perfect to combat the damage that winter chill and sun can cause. Here are a three amazing brand name favorites you can get both online and in store.

Dermalogica Redness Relief SPF 20spf20

Redness can easily lead to dryness and flaky skin so to nip it in the bud, use redness relief by Dermalogica. No matter your skin type, it’s very likely that you have experienced redness, whether it is from the sun or the cold. There is an even greater chance that this has caused some form of skin irritation afterwards. Well with Redness Relief your redness prone skin will benefit greatly from this three-in-one SPF moisturizer that not only will protect you from harmful UV rays and damaging elements, but will also help minimize flare ups.

Banana Boat Ultra Defense Sunscreen Stick

Our face is the most vulnerable place on our body when it comes to protecting it from the cold weather. bundled upThe main reason is that it is harder to cover up our faces like we do our hands and bodies.  Prolonged exposure to harsh weather can be adverse to your skin but, so can even a quick blast of frigid air. bananaboatWell whether you find your stay out in the cold prolonged or not, this sunscreen gives quick protection to your most sensitive spots. The great thing about the Ultra Defense Sunscreen Stick is that it can be worn under makeup so you don’t have to forgo beauty for the sake of winter weather protected skin.

 

palladio uv defensePalladio UV Defense Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15

In addition to your sunscreen, make sure you keep your skin moisturized. Using a dual sunscreen that works as a UV protectant and moisturizer is your best bang for a buck. Palladio UV Defense daily moisturizer is a great example of a moisturizing sun block. Even with its two in one capability the formula is light weight and non-greasy which makes it comfortable to wear all day long as well as daily use. It will protect your delegate skin from the signs of premature aging that sun damage can cause.

Share your secretes to keeping healthy skin in the winter in the comments section!

Benefits of Shea Butter Scientifically Proven

shea-butterShea Butter is a moisturizing ingredient that skin care companies have been using for years.  It comes from the fruit of Shea trees, which are found in central Africa.  Many major beauty companies have made claims that shea butter is a natural moisturizing agent and contains other beneficial skin care elements. We agreed  that the difference between products with and without shea butter was obvious, but up until recently, no scientific studies had actually confirmed these statements.  

The first scientific study on shea butter was recently completed by AAK, the world’s largest producer of shea butter.  Their studies confirmed that in fact shea butter is indeed a very effective moisturizing ingredient.  

Great news for us considering that we carry many different products that contain the ingredient.  Some of our favorites include Burt’s Bees Shea Butter Hand Cream, Queen Helene Mango and Shea Butter Hand and Body Lotion, and Jergens Shea Butter Lotion.

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Part 2: Skin Care Gift Sets

Gift Sets – What’s not to love? 

And more importantly, what’s not for Mom to love?  Let you’re mom know how much you love her by giving her a complete spa treatment – that she can do from home!  Not only with you get more bang for your buck, (gift sets usually are priced lower if you buy the products as a set), but you can guarantee she’ll like something (If not everything!) in there!

1.  NEW! Borghese Spatacular Treats Gift Setborghese

Borghese Skin Care is known for its luxury at home spa kits that are sold at high end department stores like Bloomingdale’s.  The new 6 piece Borghese Spatacular Treats Gift Set is an affordable way to introduce your mom to Borghese’s opulent products without breaking the bank (It’s a $45 value for only $9.99!).   The gift set comes in a pink roll up cosmetic case and includes:

2. Robanda Anti-Aging Gift Pack robanda

This three piece anti-aging gift set from Robanda, was featured in Day Spa Magazine and contains three of Robanda’s best selling skin treatments.  For only  $39.99, this $97 value essentially includes one product for absolutely free!  The Robanda gift set includes:

  • Robanda Multi-Therapy Moisturizer, the SPF25 moisturizer that combines concentrated retinol with a powerful ALA (Alpha Lipoic Acid) antioxidant/anti-inflammatory (often called the miracle ingredient of anti-aging skincare)
  • Robanda Oxygen Boost Night Therapy, overnight, this moisturizing formula is able to increase oxygen flow to the skin and create a faster skin cell turnover.  This aids to healthier, younger-looking skin.
  • Robanda’s Award Winning Anti-Aging Hand Cream, the hand cream that has been nominated by beauty editors as “the #1 Anti-Aging Hand Cream” for several years in a row. 

3.  Ahava Pure Spa Luxe Collectionahava-gift-set

Ahava’s Pure Spa Gift set is the perfect combination of the Pure Spa rejuvenation system from Ahava Dead Sea Minerals.  This 5 piece gift set will wow your mom and her skin!  All the products have been approved for sensitive skin and are hypoallergenic.  The $120 value is available at Discount Beauty Center for only $74.99.  The set includes:

 

Atopalm MLE Body Lotion – Moisturizer that just works.

atopalmAtopalm MLE Body Lotion is a unique moisturizing formula that was developed by dermatologists to combat the problem of dry skin and other skin irritations. 

What is MLE formula technology?

  • MLE stands for Multi Lamellar Emulsion, a unique patented skincare technology
  • The Journal of Investigative Dermatology contains exact reports of how this MLE technology works.  (Good luck with reading the whole thing…it’s very, er, scientific).  Their conclusions – MLE technology is effective!
  • Essentially, all skin possesses natural restoring moisturizers that are responsible for maintaining our skin’s moisture balance.  However, cold and dry air (and other external factors) come into contact with the skin, making it difficult for the skin to recover as quickly as we’d like.
  • Atopalm’s formula was designed to mimic the skin’s natural moisturizing process to enable the skin to replenish itself more effectively. 

Does it work?

Other great things about Atopalm

  • Rich and moisturizing but is not greasy at all!
  • Perfect for sensitive skin in adults, and in children
  • Contains Vitamin E, which is added to act as an antioxidant as well as helpful for moisturization
  • Atopalm also contains Allantoin, which is an ingredient known for soothing and stimulating healthy skin growth

Atopalm User Reviews:

Atopalm also comes in a facial moisturizer, an intensive body cream, a body wash, and a facial foam wash.  All Atopalm’s products contain their special MLE formula.