Elta Sun Skin Care - Elta Block 32 and Elta Block 30

Uses:

Elta Block SPF 30:
. Sunblock is super waterproof, sweatproof and will not run into your eyes and sting. Rubs in quickly, with no residual film on the skin. Broad spectrum UV-B and UV-A protection.

Elta Block SPF 32
. Apply each morning to face and backs of hands as a combination block and moisturizer. Non-comedogenic. Protects against UV-A / U-VB rays.

Key Benefits:
Elta Block SPF 30, For High Activity
. Super waterproof! Will not drip or run into eyes & sting when perspiring.
. Can be applied to wet or dry skin. Many other waterproof blocks will not stick to wet skin.
. Virtually no sensitivity for children or adults. Great for children because it stays on skin well.
. Sport block applications include swimmers, golfers, cyclists, runners and snow skiers. No slippery residue on hands!
. Non-comedogenic (meaning it will not clog your pores.)

Elta Block SPF 32, For Daily Use
. Combination block & light moisturizer for daily use on face, hands and arms.
. Excellent for daily use under makeup.
. Use in conjunction with Retin-A therapy, with photosensitive medications, and after plastic surgery, to protect & moisturize.
. Strong UV-A coverage to help stop photo-aging from sun rays.
. Non-comedogenic (meaning it will not clog your pores.)

Sunscreens Vs. Sunblocks

Sunscreens are chemicals which absorb the ultraviolet (UV) rays. Sunscreens mostly protect against UV-B rays.

Sunblocks are physical blocks which absorb some rays and reflect back the rest. The primary one, zinc oxide, is now available in finely micronized form, which makes them transparent.
Zinc oxide in particular blocks the full spectrum of rays all the way up to 380 nanometers (nm), covering very dangerous rays not stopped by sunscreens. Therefore, physical blocks, especially zinc oxide, are much more effective than chemical sunscreens in blocking UV-A rays and should be an important component of any sunblock.

Premature Aging, Skin Cancer .. What's The Problem?
Skin cancer is going up, even while sunscreen use has been increasing. Some scientists believe one reason is the sunscreens stop UV-B rays from burning, so people stay in the sun longer, thinking they are protected. However, this leads to more UV-A exposure and long-term damage, especially in the areas of "photo aging" and skin cancer.

While both UV-A and UV-B rays are likely to contribute to skin cancer and aging, research indicates the UV-A rays may be the greater source of damage. By penetrating to the dermis/epidermis junction where skin cells are formed, the UV-A rays appear to damage chromosomes during cell division and trigger cancerous cell production. In addition, the UV-A rays harden the collagen fibers which support the skin. These fibers then break, contributing to wrinkles and sagging.

The Solution - Broad Spectrum UV-A & UV-B Block
Use a suncare product which combines chemical sunscreens for adequate blocking of UV-B rays, plus physical blocks, especially zinc oxide, for broad spectrum UV-A protection. Apply on a daily basis.