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When the temperature rises and the sun comes out to play, sadly so too do the beauty thieves. Exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun not only causes premature
ageing, skin often becomes thick and leathery and red spots appear along with brown 'age' spots. While it's no secret Australia has the highest incidence of skin
cancer in the world, the statistics on skin damage from the sun exposure are nothing short of alarming.
According to the Australian Cancer Council, each year, over 278,000 Australians are diagnosed with some form of skin cancer and over 1000 Australians die from skin
cancer. Statistics from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare in 1999 also show annual skin cancer costs are in excess of $300 million, the most expensive of
direct health system costs for cancer. Beauty experts meanwhile, claim up to 80% of wrinkles are caused by the sun exposure, and studies suggest two out of three
people who spent their childhood or adolescence in Australia will need treatment for at least one type of skin cancer during their lifetime. Yet one of the most effective
beauty regimes you can adopt is so simple, even children can follow it. Stay out of the sun!
Skin preservation
If you are serious about preserving your natural beauty and keeping wrinkles at bay you should avoid the sun, especially between 11am and 4pm, when harmful
ultraviolet rays are at their peak. When skin is exposed to the sun, the body's DNA undergoes change and the skin's epidermis is damaged. While the body is able
to repair a certain amount of this harm, permanent damage causes the ageing process to accelerate and if after sunburn the damage is so extensive and the cell is
unable to repair itself, it dies, causing the skin to blister and peel.
Aside from investing is a quality sun block or sunscreen, wearing a wide brimmed hat to shade the face and neck when outdoors is one way to help protect the face
from permanent damage, along with UV protecting sunglasses. Clothing with a tight weave fabric like cotton, can also help filter out the sun's damaging rays and if
you are keen to get an all over glow - fake it with a Fake BakeTan. If you have children, invest in a pram and car seat shade with a UPF 50+ protection, and when it's
beach time take a pop-up sun shelter with you so your children can enjoy the beach without getting burnt.
About UV
The sun gives off many types of radiation including three types of ultraviolet radiation (UVR), which causes skin and eye damage. Only two of these UVR's reach the
earth's surface and are commonly known as UVA and UVB. Theses cause damage to the skin from sunburn and skin ageing, to skin cancer.
According to the Australian Cancer Council, during Summer UV levels can be 10 times higher than in Winter and 70% of the harmful UVB radiation beams down on us
three hours either side of midday.
It is important to use a good quality Sunblok to protect our skin from the damage of UVA & UVB rays.
We have four that are non chemical based and are all Physical Sunbloks that sit on the skin, not in,
they are not greasy or heavy, nor do they clog your pores or
cause irritation.
antioxidant & moisturiser
SPF 15
Our first tinted moisturiser/sunblock
- Dries Transparent
- Good for ALL skin types, including Rosacea & sensitive skin
- Does not clog pores (non- comeogenic)
- Antioxidant-Rich Protection with Green Tea
- Environmental Protectant Barrier
- Lightly tinted to even out skin tone
- Smoothes and softens skin
- Excellent primer for all make-up, including mineral make-up
- Great for post-peel and post-laser patients / non-stinging
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SPF 15
- Can be used as a daily moisturiser/sunblok
- Cosmeceutical
- Free of Parabens, sodium lauryl sulphate, propylene glycol, petrochemicals
- No artificial colours
- No synthetic fragrance
- Used on all skin types
- Non oily
- Can be used under makeup
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SPF 30
The DANNÉ Sun Block is unique in the fact that it is transdermal and has no greasy feel or smell of coconut oil. For women it can be worn over all of their other
DANNÉ products and makeup without feeling heavy.
A double strength sunblock with an SPF30, that totally protects skin from damaging ultraviolet A and B rays. It
is formulated with a water resistant transdermal base that is never greasy.
Perfect for acne, oily skin as well as dry, dehydrated mature skin. It can be used over all
Danné products and effectively under makeup.
For men, the DANNÉ transdermal sunblock disappears into the skin without any trace at all and does not run into the
eyes and sting during sports activities.
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Our first water and sweat resistant sunscreen
Actinica is a liposomal sunscreen. The liposomal basis of Actinica targets the sun protection filters in the upper layers of the skin - directing the protective properties
to the most effective place. The UV filters work in three ways to absorb, reflect and scatter harmful UV radiation.
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- Water and sweat resistant for 2 hours
- Highly effective, SPF 30+, broad spectrum sunscreen
- Suited to people at risk of skin damage from sun exposure
- Protects from both UVB and UVA radiation
- Cosmetically acceptable and easy to apply
- Non-irritant, non-photoallergenic and fragrance free
- Suitable for all skin types
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Actinica provides high level sun protection across both the UVB and UVA spectrum.
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