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Gone are the days when sunscreen was only intended for a few months of the year. Research and increasing solar radiation make it The use of sunscreen is mandatory for health reasons and far beyond aesthetics. The possibilities are endless in multiple formats.

The importance of formulas

One of the most uncomfortable aspects traditionally linked to the use of sunscreen is the whitish and often sticky tone it leaves on the skin, a factor feared especially by oily skin, which is more prone to acne when the pores are clogged by the product.

This aspect makes fluid and fast-absorbing formulas become the most viral and in-demand, as well as being the favorites of beauty content creators on social media.

Its application is quickly absorbed and generally does not leave a white undertone on the skin, although as with all sunscreens, it is not enough to apply it just once a day but requires reapplication every two hours according to the OCU, regardless of whether the sun shines directly or not.

The different options

Including this product as a must-have in your beauty bag means that the options in the world of makeup are expanding towards products that provide a high level of protection with highly moisturising components or even colour formats known as “colour veils”, which improve the texture and tone of the skin.

A simple way to combine two steps of the same routine, and also a favourite of model Kendall Jenner, who a few days ago uploaded a video to her Instagram of her applying makeup with the brush from It Cosmetics, the best-selling line of this type of product in the United States.

With the name of CC creamIt is a formula with high protection 50, serum effect and golden color that adapts to the skin tone, without covering, in Jenner’s case, the freckles on her nose and reinforcing a natural and silky skin appearance through this modular format – with more quantity, greater coverage.

Enriched with treatments

The serum format, more liquid and enriched with vitamins and nutrients, sneaks into the spectrum of sunscreens as a new formula to be applied before the rest of the beauty treatment such as creams and fluids. Vitamin C and E, antioxidants and hyaluronic acid become the main ingredients.

An enriched cocktail that Valquer Laboratorios also opts for with its invisible protection factor with a lighter texture than the classic ones and with a photoprotective shield from UVB, UVA and HEVL rays, enriched with Laminaria Ochroleuca algae extract.

Between its applicator form, from conventional containers with textures and also with droppers, as proposed by Collistar, applicable with a pipette at the end of the facial care routine, with an ultra-light texture that also melts on makeup if it has been applied in advance.

Types of radiation and blue light

With a market saturated with formulas, understanding the type of sunscreen often involves understanding the type of solar radiation you are facing. Ultraviolet radiation, subdivided into UVA, UVB and UVC, is the radiation that can cause damage to human skin.

UVC is completely absorbed by the atmosphere and does not reach the Earth’s surface, while UVA and UVB can penetrate the skin, causing cellular damage and increasing the risk of skin cancer. Visible radiation is what the eyes perceive as light and infrared is responsible for heat when exposed to the sun.

Blue light, part of the visible light spectrum, has gained attention for its potential harmful effects on skin and eyes. Common emitters of blue light include the sun and electronic devices such as phones, computers and televisions, everyday objects whose screens emit this new type of radiation.

Prolonged exposure to blue light can contribute to premature skin aging, known as photoaging, and is associated with damage to skin cells, which is why more and more sunscreens include blue light protection on their labels.

This is another of the many reasons why daily sun protection is essential, regardless of whether or not you leave the house, since jobs involving prolonged use in front of screens receive this type of radiation directly.

PRODUCER, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist PVRIS is set to enter a new era with the announcement of his latest EP project, FILTH.

The musician, whose real name is Lyndsey Gunnulfsen, kicked off her latest project by releasing a new single titled The Blob, which also features fellow singer-songwriter Lights.

The mixtape features some interesting collaborators such as Lights, Tommy Genesis, and Alice Longyu-Ga among others.

Lyndsey Gunnulfsen explained a bit regarding her upcoming mixtape project, “At its core, I just wanted to make a fun project with some really strong women in the music industry that I admire and love. I also wanted to create a space where we might all express whatever we wanted and experiment with directions or sounds. I also tried not to be too perfectionist with the process of making the mixtape, and just let it flow freely and have fun!”

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However, Lyndsey also explained further that there was also another purpose for the creation of this mixtape project.

“On the other hand, I also have a goal to talk regarding the decade that I’ve been in this industry. We need to know that even though there are so many iconic and incredible female producers, writers, recording engineers out there, the quantity is still less than the men. And the comparison is very far,” she said.

“Out of probably hundreds of songwriting sessions or recording projects that I’ve been involved in, I can only remember writing songs with 20 female musicians, while on the music producer side, I’ve only met 10 female producers. Even from record labels, publishers to management, I see very few women in the industry,” Lindsey continued.

“I still don’t understand what people might be afraid of? We’re all here to have fun together, right? That’s what I experienced in this chapter of the project, trying to work almost exclusively with women to get the sense of fun that we all get to create together. Working on this project made me feel like a kid once more and it’s not stressful at all. I hope that this project can help facilitate that feeling for the other artists that I bring into the project. I don’t want this to be the only one that’s the most vocal on this project because there are so many strong women in this project who have a huge impact on the music, and that’s something that I want to try to continue and develop,” she concluded.

Currently, PVRIS is touring North America with Pale Waves and Bruses. Later this year, PVRIS will also tour with The Smashing Pumpkins. (Z-1)