The essential role of SPF: your spring skin's best defense

The essential role of SPF: your spring skin's best defense

Here at Ella Bache HQ, we can’t stress enough the importance of SPF in your skincare, or as we like to call it, your suncare routine. It’s not just a seasonal add-on; it’s a daily necessity. While many of us love to soak up the sun, protecting our skin from its harmful rays is paramount. Let’s dive into why SPF should be your skin’s best friend year-round.

Understanding UV

First, let’s break down what SPF is protecting you from. The sun emits two types of harmful ultraviolet rays: UVA and UVB. UVA rays penetrate the skin deeply, contributing to premature aging and skin cancer. UVB rays, on the other hand, are responsible for sunburn and can also lead to skin cancer.

Daily Application Is Key

The best part? SPF isn’t just for beach days. Even on cloudy days, up to 80% of the sun’s harmful rays can still reach your skin. This means daily application is crucial, regardless of the weather or your plans. Incorporate your broad-spectrum SPF into your morning skincare routine, and reapply every two hours when outdoors, especially if you’re swimming or sweating.

SHOP BODY:

Active Lotion Great SPF 50+

A lightweight lotion that offers a balanced UVA/B broad spectrum protection. Boasting 4 hours of water-resistant protection it is specifically designed for an active lifestyle. Enriched with Lanolin, Macadamia Nut Oil and Olive Oil, ensuring the skin is soft, moisturised and hydrated.

Sportsbloc Great SPF 50+

A nourishing water-resistant cream that offers broad protection and 2 hours water resistance. Blended with a range of skin loving oils it prevents dehydration whilst avoiding the effects of premature ageing.

SHOP FACE:

FaceSaver Lotion Great SPF50+

Ultra-lightweight, this moisturising sunscreen lotion has been designed with a dry finish and non-sticky feel, providing all day comfort. Blended with Shea Butter, Vitamin E, Green Tea and Antioxidant Grape Seed Extracts it works synergistically to enhance the skins protective barrier.

Active Face Great SPF50+ Lotion

Blended with Green Tea, Kakadu Plum Extract and moisturising actives to hydrate the skin this ultra-lightweight face lotion offers 4-hour water resistance. With a non-sticky feel it offers the skin a protected, effortless glow.

Great Sungaurd SPF40 Foundation

An opaque coverage cream foundation with 100% mineral sun filters, offering broad spectrum protection it is blended with Lanolin to moisturise and comfort. Worn daily will ensure that the signs of premature ageing are prevented.

Suncover Great SPF50 Foundation

Offering medium coverage, this light diffusing foundation softens the appearance of fine lines and gives a flawless complexion. Blended with Green Tea Antioxidants, Jojoba and Lanolin it not only protects but offers the skin ultimate nourishment.

Superfluid Great SPF50+

Delivering a luminous, smooth and glowing finish this tinted SPF is 4-hour water resistant. Formulated with Aloe Vera, Kakadu Plum and Green Tea, it protects the skin for the harmful UVA/B rays whilst nourishing the skins barrier.

How to layer your SPF

If you're anything like us, there is a bit of a morning line-up in our skincare ritual, so layering it correctly is essential. In order of viscosity your products to be applied first are your lightweight serums and mists, followed by your chosen SPF.

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