It is hard enough to find the perfect SPF products to match skin types, like oily and dry, or their preferences; matte or creamy, or their desired formulas; chemical or physical, not to mention the added challenge of meeting a clients preference for SPF value, 15, 30, 50, 1000 , (hahah), tinted, clear, etc. My gosh, how about does it actually work! Will it cause a breakout or a dermititis reaction! The industry has really locked out the newest and best EU formulas for years, so we have a limited ingredient list that labs can develop our products. So what's key in navigating this world? Well to start ,if you are an esthetician performing procedures that leave the skin somewhat compromised then it's important to select a blend of chemical and physical filters. Both have advantages and disadvantages, for example physical filters like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide offer safe and natural protection that is great for sensitive skin by preventing most of the rays from absorbing, however, they easily rub or sweat off, or if applied too heavy may look or feel chalky making them unpopular for a daily SPF, while chemical filters which absorb and scatter the rays transforming them to heat, and offer longer lasting protection , some can be irritating depending on the type, like avobenzone , many people experience stinging, so choosing a product that has less irritating chemical filters like ethyhexyl methoxycinnamate is best since you are utilizing a blended formula with both advantages that means you offer the best coverage.
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