The 1 Product You 100% Need In Your Handbag

The importance of daily sunscreen protection cannot be stressed enough. SPF has evolved throughout the years far away from the thick, white sunscreens that we all recall. The different options available to us now are so huge so it's become easier than ever to apply SPF every single day - despite what the weather forecast tells us.

So, we all know that we must wear SPF daily; it needs to be a broad-spectrum high SPF and reapplied every two hours or immediately after sweating/swimming. But, of course, topping up liquid sunscreen so regularly isn’t always that straightforward especially when you have a full face of make-up on or are on the go all day so it's not convenient.

So, how do you reapply SPF to ensure that you are still protecting yourself completely without spoiling your perfectly done makeup throughout the day? This question comes up time and time again and we have the answer.

We Have The Answer...

Jane Iredale has a weightless loose physical sunscreen powder that fits perfectly into your handbag.

A silky-smooth broad-spectrum with a self-dispensing brush is the new generation of sun protection to help protect and shields skin against both UVA & UVB rays while also minimising the appearance of pores and helping to absorb excess oil to create a flawless, matte finish.

As we know, many powders can be drying however, the superior antioxidants and hydrating ingredients within this formula keep the skin plump and youthful with every application even in powder form.

You can use Jane Iredale Powder me to protect the face, body, during sports, and on the scalp in order to prevent any burnt hair partings or even on areas of thinning hair that are prone to burning. It can also be used as a makeup setting powder.

What Is Powder Sunscreen?

SPF has been around for almost 100 years!

However, when we think of SPF we immediately think of a liquid formula, right?

Well, it turns out that powdered sunscreens have been around for a lot longer than we thought. The active ingredients in all sunscreens already exist in powder form. Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, ingredients used as sun protection, are already provided as powders or powders dispersed in liquids. Powder sunscreens have been popular for years for those with sensitive skin and those who hate thick sunscreen textures that leave a white cast.

What Are The Benefits Of Powder Sunscreens?

• They don't ruin your makeup. Powder sunscreen can simply be buffed over the top of your makeup making them easy to reapply. They feel more like a setting powder rather than SPF.

• They can be used by sensitive skin types.

• They are super portable. Simply put the lid back on after use and it can be hygienically stored in your handbag for regular (every 2 hours!) touch-ups.

• They offer additional coverage. If you like to touch up your makeup during the day then a tinted powder sunscreen will offer you both a refresh of your coverage and sun protection factor.

How Much Powder Sunscreen Do You Need?

You should simply dust your powder sunscreen using the built-in brush onto the face for a minimum of around 60 seconds and ensure that you cover the whole surface area multiple times to make sure nowhere is accidentally missed. In order to effectively cover the whole body, you should use equivalent to a shot glass of product.

When Should You Apply Powder Sunscreen?

In order to use the correct amount of powder sunscreen, you would need to apply a lot of product! Alternatively, we would recommend saving powder sunscreen for touch-ups throughout the day instead. Apply a liquid sunscreen first thing in the AM as your primary unscreen and then regularly touch up every few hours with your powder sunscreen ensuring to focus on areas prone to sun damage and the sun's rays such as the midface, nose, ears, and forehead.

Consistency Is Key

You could be using the best formulas such as iS CLINICAL but the most important rule is to consistently reapply your sunscreen at least every 2 hours or immediately after sweating/swimming.

If you need some further help regarding powder sunscreens, makeup, or this article, feel free to ask us! All the products featured above are available to purchase at Dermacare Direct and we also have other brush on sunscreens available from Jane Iredale, Colorescience, and Brush On Block. We can help with our expert advice and top tips making your online shopping stress-free. You can contact us by live chat, email via [email protected], or pick up the phone now and call us on phone number 0116 251 4848 to speak directly with a friendly advisor.