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Protects against damaging UVA and UVB rays
Will not clog pores
Paraben free, hypoallergenic, oil free, and fragrance free
What does a PA rating1 mean?
PA rating refers to the amount of protection the sunscreen offers from UVA rays since SPF only ranks protection from UVB rays. The PA rating system ranges from +(least) to ++++(most). The more plus symbols, the more protection from UVA rays, the rays that may cause long-term skin damage and, therefore, age the skin. SkinMedica® sunscreens have the highest PA rating at PA++++.
1. The UVAPF value provides information on the magnitude of UVA protection and helps determine the UVA classification of topical sunscreen products. In Japan, the PA rating system (PA+, PA++, PA+++, PA++++) is used to classify UVA protection. PA ratings are not a USFDA requirement on sunscreens sold in the US.
Do the Essential Defense sunscreens provide infrared (IR) protection?
No, only TOTAL DEFENSE + REPAIR delivers the breakthrough benefit of IR protection.
Protects against damaging UVA and UVB rays
Will not clog pores
Paraben free, hypoallergenic, oil free, and fragrance free
What does a PA rating1 mean?
PA rating refers to the amount of protection the sunscreen offers from UVA rays since SPF only ranks protection from UVB rays. The PA rating system ranges from +(least) to ++++(most). The more plus symbols, the more protection from UVA rays, the rays that may cause long-term skin damage and, therefore, age the skin. SkinMedica® sunscreens have the highest PA rating at PA++++.
1. The UVAPF value provides information on the magnitude of UVA protection and helps determine the UVA classification of topical sunscreen products. In Japan, the PA rating system (PA+, PA++, PA+++, PA++++) is used to classify UVA protection. PA ratings are not a USFDA requirement on sunscreens sold in the US.
Do the Essential Defense sunscreens provide infrared (IR) protection?
No, only TOTAL DEFENSE + REPAIR delivers the breakthrough benefit of IR protection.