Sunscreens

Sunscreens can be classified as Physical or Chemical. Physical agents sit on top of the skin and reflect the sun's rays, these include titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. Chemical agents interact with the skin surface to provide a protective barrier, some of these are; oxybenzone, avobenzone (Parasol 1789), Mexoryl SX.
The American Academy of Dermatology Recommends that we use a sunscreen with a factor of at least SPF 15, and that it be reapplied every 2 hours when outside in the sun.
The invisible sun rays, ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB), cause most of the problems, including suntan, sunburn, and sun damage. Sunscreens help prevent skin damage, wrinkles and skin cancer.

UVA filter sunscreens include:
Avobenzone (Parsol1789), and Escamule (Mexoryl SX).

UVB filter sunscreens include:
Homosalate (water resistant), PABA, Octisalate (water resistant).

UVA+UVB filter sunscreens include:
Octocrylene (water resistant), Oxybenzone, Mexoryl XL, and two physical blocking agents, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide.

For broad-spectrum protection UVB sunscreens are added to the UVA.

A product newly released in the USA is Mexoryl SX (ecamsule) that blocks UVA and has such a broad spectrum that it can be made with very high SPF factors.
La Roche Posay/Biomedic holds the patent on several of the UVA and UVB products as well as Mexoryl SX, and combines several of these into different broad-spectrum preparations for your convenience and special needs.
Several sunscreen combinations are available for your choosing, these are: (click the link for details)
Anthelios 15 WR (water resistant)
Anthelios 40
Anthelios 60 lotion
Anthelios 60 milk
Anthelios 60 fluid
Anthelios SX moisturizing cream with sunscreen
Biomedic Facial Shield SPF 30
Biomedic Gentle moisturizing lotion SPF 15
La Roche Posay Hydraphase UV
La Roche Posay Mela D skin lightening lotion SPF 15
La Roche Posay Redermic UV
If you choose you can pull up all of the products on this page.
You should be able to read the product description and find the perfect sunscreen combination for your needs. We feel we offer the best choices of the best sunscreens found anywhere.
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Biomedic Conditioning Solution

Biomedic Conditioning Solution exfoliates deep into skin crevices, cleans out pores and smoothes the skin surface by dislodging clumps of keratin that give the skin that rough uneven feel. By opening the pores it prepares the skin to absorb moisturizers and hydrators that soften and smooth the skin. Conditioning Solution can be used on any skin type, but is especially good for hyperpigmented and environmentally damaged skin.
The active ingredients are: 1) Salicylic Acid 2) Glycolic Acid; exfoliators that clean pores and skin surface 3) Eucalyptus oil; moisturizer that hydrates and decongests the skin leaving it refreshed.
Many of our users of Biomedic Conditioning Solution also use Biomedic Purifying Cleanser for maximum effect. Both products are fragrance-free and thus are well tolerated by almost everyone. The morning application should also include a good sunscreen, which brings us to next weeks topic, a detailed discussion of sunscreens and their importance.
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Biomedic Purifying Cleanser

This week we will give you some details about Biomedic Purifying Cleanser. It was one of the first items developed by Cristina Carlino as she produced Biomedic's line of skin care products for the Physician's office. It has remained one of our best sellers for almost 20 years.

Purifying Cleanser is recommended for all but the most sensitive skin and can be used with any of Biomedic's other skin care products. Typically, it is used at the end of the day and again in the morning to remove makeup and oily debris, which is made up of dead skin cells, sebum, salt and dirty grime.
When you are ready to retire, splash the face with warm water and apply a dime size dab of cleanser to the cheeks and massage with the finger tips for at least one minute, before rinsing. Conditioners or moisturizers may be used at this time. In the morning, always follow its use with a good sunscreen to protect your skin from excessive sun exposure and damage that can lead to wrinkles, blotches and even skin cancer.
Three active ingredients were chosen, for their specific actions, for Purifying Cleanser: 1) Glycolic Acid for it's wonderful exfoliation of dry dead skin cells; 2) Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E) for its important antioxidant effect that protects the skin from fine lines, hyperpigmentation and wrinkles of premature aging; 3) PEG 30 Glyceryl cocoate for its surfactant ability to break the surface tension of oily debris and dirt, allowing it to be easily washed away. Because of these three benefits Biomedic Purifying Cleanser makes an excellent skin prep for anyone having a cosmetic procedure such as: any type of skin peel, laser resurfacing or dermabrasion.
Because it is made without fragrance you can be sure there is never a conflict of odors that can leave an unpleasant smell or never an allergic reaction from an unnecessary added substance. The most common reason for allergic reactions to makeup and skin care products is added fragrance.
Next week we will discuss Biomedic Conditioning Solution.

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