Product details
HydraFactor® Broad Spectrum SPF 30
A dual-function moisturizer with soothing ingredients and broad-spectrum protection to help prevent skin damage caused by UVA/UVB rays.
Active Ingredients:
7.5% Octinoxate, 5% Octisalate, 5% Oxybenzone, 1% Avobenzone, Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin E, Eperuline
Key Ingredients:
Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10), Eperuline (Bark Extract), Glycerin, Hydromanil, Resveratrol Ferment
How It works
Ultraviolet, Visible and Infrared Rays Penetrate Through Multiple Layers of Skin1,2
UVB REACH OF RADIATION
- Wavelengths span 280 nm to 315 nm1
- Inflicts more potential damage in superficial epidermal layers but may penetrate to the dermis1,3
UVB HARMFUL EFFECTS
- A primary cause of skin reddening and sunburn3
- A factor in the development of skin cancer3
- Contributes to hyperpigmentation and other signs of photoaging3
UVA REACH OF RADIATION
- Wavelengths reach between 315 nm and 400 nm1
- Rays are consistently intense throughout daylight hours, regardless of season or cloud cover3
- Radiation penetrates dermis, deeper than UVB1,3
- Delivers about 95% of the UV radiation reaching the Earth's surface3
UVA HARMFUL EFFECTS
- Accelerates photoaging effects4
—Wrinkles
—Roughness
—Blotchiness
—Hyperpigmentation
—Poor skin tone
—Sallowness - Damages keratinocytes, thereby contributing to the development of skin cancer3
IR REACH OF RADIATION
- Near IR wavelengths are between 780 nm and 1400 nm1
- Manifested as heat on the skin's surface5
- Penetrates deeper than UVA and UVB rays, reaching the subcutaneous layer of skin1
- Accounts for about half of all solar energy reaching the skin6
IR HARMFUL EFFECTS
- Associated with loss of skin elasticity7
- Induces production of free radicals5
- Combined with UV rays, shown to inflict cumulative damage7
Daily Sun Protection Is Essential to Help Preserve Skin Health
The Importance of Sunscreen Composition
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends daily use of sunscreens that provide8:
- Broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB radiation
- Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 30 or greater
—SPF indicates the duration of protection against UVB rays vs not using a sunscreen3 - Water resistance
Different Ingredients Provide a Range of Benefits
- Minerals such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide deflect solar radiation9
- Chemicals such as octyl methoxycinnamate or oxybenzone absorb UV radiation and disperse it as heat9
- Newer technologies address infrared radiation by helping to buffer the skin from the heat-derived oxidation process4,10
References: 1. Laser bio-effects. US Department of Energy, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Web site. https://www2.lbl.gov/ehs/safety/lasers/bioeffects.shtml. Updated September 10, 2015. Accessed September 15, 2015. 2. PHYCOCORAIL: the bioceramic thermic shield. Obagi Cosmeceuticals LLC. 3. Understanding UVA and UVB. Skin Cancer Foundation Web site. https://www.skincancer.org/prevention/uva-and-uvb/understanding-uva-and-uvb. September 15, 2015. 4. Samuels L. The truth about sunscreen and effective patient education. Pract Dermatol. March 2011:27-32. 5. Darvin ME, Haag S, Meinke M, Zastrow L, Sterry W, Lademann J. Radical production by infrared A irradiation in human tissue. Skin Pharmacol Physiol. 2010;23(1):40-46. 6. Schroeder P, Calles C, Benesova T, Macaluso F, Krutmann J. Photoprotection beyond ultraviolet radiation—effective sun protection has to include protection against infrared A radiation-induced skin damage. Skin Pharmacol Physiol. 2010;23(1):15-17. 7. Kligman LH. Intensification of ultraviolet-induced dermal damage by infrared radiation. Arch Dermatol Res. 1982;272(3-4):229-238. 8. Sunscreen FAQs. American Academy of Dermatology Web site. https://www.aad.org/media-resources/stats-and-facts/prevention-and-care/sunscreens. September 15, 2015. 9. How does sunscreen work? Library of Congress Web site. https://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/sunscreen.html. September 15, 2015. 10. Cho S, Lee MJ, Kim MS, et al. Infrared plus visible light and heat from natural sunlight participate in the expression of MMPs and type I procollagen as well as infiltration of inflammatory cell in human skin invivo. J Dermatol Sci. 2008;50(2):123-133.
How to use it
Protect Your Skin by Following These Guidelines1,2*
- Seek the shade, in particular between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm
- Avoid tanning and UV tanning booths
- Cover up with clothing, a broad-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses
- Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen every day with an SPF of 30 or higher
- Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen all over the body 30 minutes before going outside; reapply every 2 hours, and after swimming or sweating
- Every month, examine the skin head to toe for changes
- Every year, see a physician for a complete skin exam
* Following a comprehensive sun protection program including applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen, wearing sun-protective clothing including hats and sunglasses, and avoiding the sun between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm decreases the risk of certain types of skin cancer and premature aging of the skin.
References: 1. Sunscreen FAQs. American Academy of Dermatology Web site. https://www.aad.org/media-resources/stats-and-facts/prevention-and-care/sunscreens. September 15, 2015. 2. Understanding UVA and UVB. Skin Cancer Foundation Web site. https://www.skincancer.org/prevention/uva-and-uvb/understanding-uva-and-uvb. September 15, 2015.