Medik8 Physical Sunscreen

Description

Medik8 Physical Sunscreen SPF50 is a nano-free mineral sunscreen that provides with high-level protection.

This broad-spectrum sunscreen shields the skin against the damaging effects of UVB and UVA rays.

An intelligent complex of antioxidants boosts protection and prevent signs of premature skin ageing, such as wrinkles, sagging and glycation.

It makes the perfect sunscreen for sensitive, rosacea and post-treatment skin.

Why Medk8 Physical Sunscreen SPF50?

Up to 80% of premature skin ageing is caused by exposure to UV rays.

Sunscreen is the best anti-ageing skin care products there is.

The elegant formula provides anti-pollution, anti-infrared, anti-glycation and SPF protection.

Medik8 Physical Sunscreen is non-irritating and can be used every day, even by those with sensitive skin.

It uses the mineral filter Zinc Oxide at 22.75% to protect against UVB and UVA rays.

There are no unnecessary or irritating ingredients, such as essential oils or fragrance, to irritate or photosensitise the skin.

An antioxidant complex provides additional protection against the signs of skin ageing, helping prevent visible wrinkles, sagging and discolourations.

Medik8 Physical Sunscreen is great choice for anyone with sensitive, rosacea, ageing or sun intolerant skin, as well as anyone who has had clinical treatments to resurface the skin. And it won’t clog pores.

Medik8 Physical Sunscreen ingredients

Medik8 Physical Sunscreen key ingredients:

Zinc Oxide is a mineral sunscreen filter that protects against UVB and UVA rays. Zinc Oxide absorbs the sun’s radiation, as well as reflecting and scattering it away from the skin to give you the best possible protection.

Marrubium Vulgare Extract is a potent antioxidant that protects the skin from pollution-induced damage and supports repair. In addition, it strengthens the skin barrier, reduces inflammation and improves rough texture.

Carnosine is a protective peptide, found naturally in the skin, that inhibits sugars in the body binding to collagen in the skin to form a type of skin ageing called glycation. Glycation involves damage to collagen ad elastin in the skin. It presents as severely aged with yellowing, sagging and deep cross-hatched wrinkles. Carnosine also protects the skin from infrared rays and the breakdown of collagen.

Ergothioneine is an antioxidant amino acid that prevents oxidative damage. It also may enable DNA repair in skin cells exposed to UV rays. A study comparing Ergothionene to Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10) found it to be superior in protecting against reactive oxygen species after exposure to UVA rays.

Results

• Provides broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection.
• Provides advanced anti-glycation and anti-pollution protection.
• Prevents erythema.
• Prevents premature skin ageing.
• Leaves skin with a semi-matt finish.

Best for

Best suits combination, dry, normal and sensitive skin types.

It’s been developed to be non-comedogenic.

Perfect pairs

Pair with Medik8 C Tetra Luxe or Medik8 C Tetra Cream.

If you prefer a moisturiser with sunscreen, you may like the Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect or the Bloc Repair Your Skin.

Good to know

Contains no nano particles.

Free of alcohol, mineral oil, parabens, phthalates, sulphates and colours.

Contains no essential oils, fragrance or colours.

Coral-reef friendly.

Cruelty free and vegan.

Brand ethos

Medik8 Physical Sunscreen review

My skin is very picky and doesn’t always react well with skin care products but I found this to be very gentle on my skin. It does contain Zinc Oxide so it is very white in colour, but by simply rubbing it into the skin more it quickly disappears. The texture is sticky to touch before you apply, but once on and rubbed into the skin it’s completely dry touch and feels almost like you’re wearing nothing on your skin. I’ve been using the same sunscreen on my face for years but after trying this I think I might be ready to switch.

Bren