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[Adv] Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Suncare
May 08, 2015
Under Singapore’s humid weather, we are often exposed to the sun longer than we notice, and it is known that regular exposure to UV rays from sunlight and sever sunburn during the first 15 years of life can double the risk of skin cancer. Even on a cloudy day, you could still get sun damaged as up to 80% of sunray can penetrate light clouds, mist and fog.
This is why taking precaution through applying sunscreen is critical, as protection of skin during the first 18 years of life can reduce the risk of some types of skin cancer up to 78%.
Neutrogena is a name widely known to many for their range of cleansers, make-up removers, moisturizers and whitening solution. But did you know, Neutrogena is also one of the few brands in Singapore to come out with suncare product range for both the face and body?
The Neutrogena Ultra Sheer range is their latest suncare creation and it comes with Neutrogena Helioplex™ Technology.
Most sunscreen protects your skin against UVA rays but the protection will wear off once the skin is exposed to the sun. With Neutrogena Helioplex™ Technology, their sunscreen will prevent the breaking down of protection by stabilizing UVA protection so that even under highly intensive sunlight, the sun protection still effectively last over a longer period of time (up to 5 – 6 hours).
Here’s a tiny tip on how to get a good sunscreen:
When choosing a sunscreen, it is important to make sure that it offers long-lasting, stable protection against both UVA and UVB rays. The Sun Protection factor (SPF) and the PA rating measures the protection against UVB rays and UVA rays respectively.
Sun Protection factor (SPF)
- Measures how long you can stay in the sun without the sunscreen beforegetting burned.
- For example – Applying a sunscreen with SPF 30 means it will take 30minutes longer for your skin to get burn.
- SPF protection alone is not enough as it measures the protection against the sunburn caused by UVB rays only – not UVA.
PA rating
- A sunscreen with a PA rating means it blocks UVA rays.
- The more the “+” signs it has, the higher the UVA protection. (The most “+” signs a sunscreen can have is 3)
- Protection against UVA rays is important because UVA rays have a longer wavelength and they penetrate deeper into the skin, contributing to premature aging and skin cancer.
As the name suggests, this lotion is really light, watery and suitable for use as a makeup base. Its particularly light-weighted solution made it easy to blend into the skin, leaving not a trace of greasiness or stickiness. I’ve been religiously applying it before I put on my make-up everyday and it still amazes me how this light and easy application sunscreen can holds such a high protection power.
During a recent trip to Palau Ubin, I put this sunblock to test. The sun was scorching hot, I was perspiring from all the sporty activities and expecting a greasy touch on my skin from the combination of sweat and sunblock. Surprisingly, nothing of that sort happened. Being waterproof, sweat proof and resistant to rub-off, none of the greasy nightmare happened. And due to the Neutrogena Helioplex™ Technology, I only need to re-apply every 3+ hours. Every application is absorbed into the skin instantly and leaves a dry touch to it without drying out the skin. It has a light, simple floral scent which made it smell more like a moisturiser than a sunblock.
I am very satisfied with the performance of both suncare products and would definitely continue using them.
Here are other products from the Ultra Sheer range:
• Neutrogena Ultra Sheer UV Waterlight SPF 50+ PA+++, 30 ml (face)• Neutrogena Ultra Sheer UV Moisture SPF 50+ PA+++, 30 ml (face)
• Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch SPF 50+ PA+++, 80g (face and body)
• Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Wet Skin SPF50+ PA+++, 141g (body)
• Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch SPF 30+ PA+++, 80g (face and body)
• Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Pure Mild SPF 30+ PA+++, 80g (face and body for sensitive skin)
• Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sports Cool Mist SPF30+ PA+++, 141g (body)
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