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Here comes the sun! Get your glow on with these summer safe sunscreens

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Here comes the sun! Get your glow on with these summer safe sunscreens

The first rule of a sun-safe summer is to always wear your sunscreen. We offer an impressive SPF lineup for every age, budget, skin type and tone! Listed below are some of our most popular sunscreens with patients and staff alike. You can shop in-store, online or through our Chicago Skin Science App – available on the Google Play store or Apple App store.

  • Perfect For On-The-Go Protection
      • Chicago Skin Science Protect Powder – Mattifying oil control powder sunscreen with skin perfecting touch of color. Protects against visible signs of aging with potent antioxidants and easy to reapply SPF 30 UVA/UVB protection.
      • Colorescience Sunforgettable Powder Brush – A powdered sunscreen with a hint of color that’s easy to apply and reapply throughout the day. Contains 24% Zinc oxide for a physical SPF 50 protection that’s water resistant 80 minutes. (Available in Fair, Medium, Tan, & Deep)
  • Tinted Sunscreens
      • Chicago Skin Science Protect Physical Defense – Matte physical sunscreen cream with antioxidants, SPF 50 UVA/UVB Protection, elegant universal tint. 
      • Alastin Hydratint Pro Mineral – A lightweight universally tinted physical SPF 36 broad-spectrum sunscreen that’s also rich in antioxidants. Water resistant up to 40 minutes, paraben free, cruelty free, gluten free. 
      • Neocutis Journee – An all-in-one day cream that combines PSP technology with antioxidants and SPF 30 broad-spectrum sun protection. This is one of Dr. Jacob’s holy grail skincare products!
      • Revision Intellishade TruPhysical – 5-in-1 sunscreen that corrects, protects, conceals, brightens and hydrates skin! This anti-aging, tinted sunscreen moisturizer contains 100% mineral SPF 45 broad-spectrum protection.
      • Elta UV Elements SPF 44 – Chemical-free, tinted sunscreen in a 100% physical moisturizing base. Gentle for even the most sensitive skin types, including post-procedure. Contains a universal tint and water resistant up to 40 minutes.
  • Facial (non-tinted) Sunscreens
      • EltaMD UV Daily SPF 40 – A sheer, lightweight yet moisturizing sunscreen specifically formulated with hyaluronic acid.
      • EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 – Formulated with high-purity Niacinamide (vitamin B3) to help reduce the appearance of blemishes, discoloration, and photo-damaged skin.
      • EltaMD UV Replenish SPF 44 – Hyaluronic acid rich sunscreen offering SPF 44 broad-spectrum protection. Non-chemical, non-tinted, oil-free and water resistant for up to 40 minutes. 
  • Body Sunscreens
      • EltaMD UV Lotion Body SPF 30 – A moisturizing sunscreen for the entire body. Transparent zinc oxide offers SPF 30 protection and is suitable for all skin types. 
      • EltaMD UV Sport SPF 50 – Specially formulated for active lifestyles. Contains beeswax for extra water resistance and anti-sweat technology. 
      • EltaMD Aero SPF 45 – Great for all skin types, full-body, continuous spray (even upside down)! Water resistant (80 minutes) SPF 45 sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB rays. 
      • EltaMD PURE SPF 47 – Physical sunscreen that’s great for children and sensitive skin types. CHEMICAL FREE, untinted, and water resistant for up to 80 minutes.
  • Sunscreen Sticks
    • SkinBetter Science sunbetter SHEER SPF 56 – A truly transparent layer of broad-spectrum protection regardless of skin type and tone. Easy to apply  stick sunscreen and water resistant for 80 minutes. 
    • Cerave SPF 50 – Broad-spectrum sunscreen stick that’s lightweight and oil-free. Contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

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