Elave Sun Anti-Ageing Skincare Tips

Posted by Mark Darby on June 23, 2022

Take a read of our quick-fire anti-ageing skincare tips

90% of photoaging - lines, wrinkles and brown spots - are caused by UV rays
Tanned skin is damaged skin. Delicate, freckly Type I and Type II Irish skin is at highest risk of damage
Cosmetic treatments can help improve skin appearance, but cannot repair sun damage
Tanning beds also cause your skin to age prematurely, making it look coarse, leathery and wrinkled
A high SPF sunscreen – at least 30 or higher, like Elave Sun SPF50+ – offers the best protection
Understand SPF. If you usually burn in, say, 10 minutes without sunscreen, Factor 30 will give you 10 x 30 minutes protection
Use a ‘broad spectrum’ sunscreen to protect against deeper, ageing dermal damage as well as sunburn
Wear sunscreen or a moisturiser containing SPF, like Elave Daily Skin Defence SPF45, all year round
Apply sunscreen at least 15 minutes before you go out, to let it sink into your skin. A pea-sized dollop for your face; a shot glass full for your body.
Use a sunscreen, like Elave Sun SPF30, which is kind to delicate skin and will help you get a glow, not a rash!
Oily sunscreens can trigger sensitive skin or block pores – look for one which is non-comedogenic (non-oily)
Avoid the ‘ghost’ look with sunscreen containing invisible zinc. Zinc is known for its healing, rejuvenating and anti-inflammatory properties
There is no such thing as a ‘waterproof’ sunscreen – but do look for one that is ‘water resistant’
SPF makeup and SPF face misters do not offer adequate protection against sun damage. You must also use a sunscreen
Aftersun moisturisers like Elave Aftersun contain soothing botanicals and
antioxidant vitamins B, C and E to protect against damage by free radicals
Blue light from your laptop or mobile phone can also cause photoaging, so sunscreen in front of the screen is also essential