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SUNGLOW
Natural SPF, UV + photo-protection, Oil of Summer Radiance
Texture: Moderately rich texture, absorbs very well into skin.
Scent: Summery bright and pleasantly sweet aroma.
Colour: Orange, slightly cloudy and have a natural sediment (due to organic millet CO2 extract), please shake well before using,
Skin/bodycare: Suitable for all skin types. A highly photo-protective and nutritious oil which has strong defence against all UV rays. Helps prevent sunburns, UV damage, DNA damage and lower risk of skin cancer, Keeps skin moisturised, bright, glowy and radiant.
Best before
1.5 year from production date which can be found on the back label. When not using, kindly keep in the fridge for longer shelf life. These natural phyto-compounds are very sensitive to heat and sunlight; do keep them away to retain its best qualities.
Some of the chosen SPF botanicals in SUNGLOW are:
Carrot root CO2 extract – SPF 1.69 to 24.25
Carrot seed essential oil – SPF 6.92 to 18.80, absorbs all UVA between 320 – 340 nm and 70% of UVA after that
Sweet almond oil – SPF 4.6, absorbs all UVA between 320 – 365 nm and 95% of UVA after that
Raspberry seed CO2 extract - SPF 28 to 50, PFA of 6.75-7.5.
Pomegranate seed CO2 extract - chemopreventive oil shown to have the ability to prevent and heal UV induced skin cancers
With SUNGLOW, the oil gets fully absorbed into your skin and its repair + UV defence are now integrated within the skin layers. Our ocean will not get any form of contamination and moreover there are no artificially man-made elements that could leak into our waters :)
" A study from a team of international scientists has found that a common chemical in many sunscreen lotions and cosmetics is highly toxic to juvenile corals and other marine life". Extracted from National Ocean Service
What to expect
Upon first application of SUNGLOW, you will see your skin stays bright and glowy throughout the day! You will notice your skin stays healthy and deeply moisturised. For those with sun-sensitive skintypes, there will be less skin irritation and redness under the sun.
This is not a sunscreen/sunblock - so do not depend on it entirely if you are planning to be under the afternoon sun for hours. You will still need to reapply often (to prevent sunburn) and use protective garments for your beach holidays.
- Shake well before using. Organic millet CO2 extract causes natural occurring sediment.
- After cleansing and toning, use 1-3 drops and apply on face and neck like a moisturising oil.
- Recommended to use on body parts, such as shoulders, neck, hands and arms if there would a lot of sun exposure.
- Reapply periodically if you would be exposed during longer duration of sun, especially between 12pm to 5pm. Do wear extra sun protection gears/garments when going to be under long hours of sun.
- Both SUNCARE and SUNGLOW can be used as an after suncare remedies as well. Pair up with aloe vera gel for the best soothing skin repair combination.
Organic Rubus idaeus (red raspberry) seed extract, organic Panicum miliaceum (millet) seed extract, organic Argania spinosa (argan) kernel oil, organic Sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, organic Punica granatum (pomegranate) seed oil, wild Mauritia flexuosa (buriti) fruit oil, organic Daucus carota (carrot) root extract, organic Arnica montana (arnica) flower extract, Daucus carota (carrot) seed extract, organic Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower oil, wild Boswellia serrata (frankincense) resin oil, organic Calendula officinalis (calendula) flower extract, P elargonium graveolens (geranium) flower/leaf oil, wild Callitris Intratropica (blue cypress) wood oil, organic Curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, organic Santalum spicatum (sandalwood) oil, organic Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) flower extract.
PRECAUTION
This is not a sunscreen, it is a sun protection oil. It is meant to protect you against UV damage. It does not prevent you from getting tanned (from excessive sun exposure) because it is not a opaque shield which is how a commercial sunscreen works. Please wear extra sun protective garments for long hours under sun.
Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding - opt for SUNCARE instead which is kids-friendly and also preg/breastfeeding-safe.
More about plants and their UV protection
Plants produce UV protection compounds to protect themselves from the damage that excess UV radiation (from sunlight) can cause to its photosynthesis machinery. The more sun the plant is exposed to, the higher density of the sunscreening molecules it produces.
The botanical oils/extracts used in VIZÜ's SUNCARE and SUNGLOW are scientifically proven to be able to absorb a wide range of UVA and UVB rays; and then destroying these UV rays within your skin. This is a biomechanism that only exists in plants. Humans are capable but only at a tiny fraction of what plants can do, therefore we get sunburn unlike these chosen sun-loving botanicals. These oils also offer photoprotection function which is a biochemical process which prevents oxidative stress and DNA damage caused by excessive sunlight.
Using these oils will not only protect your skin from UV damage from sun, LED lights (lamps, computer and phone screens etc); they are also very rich source of molecules of varying functions, providing your skin with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities. Chemical and mineral based sunscreens, besides from providing limited protection against specific wavebands of UV, offer none of the positive health benefits provided by the rich mix of plant antioxidants, vitamins and fats that plant oils contain.
Our responsibility to protect our ocean
By switching to natural sun protection products, we are protecting our most valuable ecosystem on Earth - coral reefs. Commercial sunscreen/sunblock stays on the surface of your skin to help shield and deflect UV rays by utilising mostly synthetic and unfortunately, marine-toxic ingredients in the formulation. Although it is effective with blocking out sunrays hitting on your skin surface, it is not effective for your skin health and extremely detrimental to our ocean and its marine ecosystem.
With these plant-based UV protection oils, the oils are fully absorbed into your skin and its repair + UV defence are now integrated within the skin layers. Our ocean will not get any form of contamination and moreover there are no artificially man-made elements that could leak into our waters.
Many cosmetic compounds have been found entering the environment both through wastewater effluent and directly from swimmers wearing sunscreens and is now a banned ingredient in many parts of the world. The study , published in the journal Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, showed four major toxic effects in early, developing coral: increased susceptibility to bleaching ; DNA damage; abnormal skeleton growth (via endocrine disruption); and gross deformities of baby coral.
Oxybenzone, or BP-3, is found in more than 3,500 skin care products worldwide for protection against the sun's harmful effects. This compound has been found entering the environment both through wastewater effluent and directly from swimmers wearing sunscreens and is now a banned ingredient in many parts of the world. The study, published in the journal Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology , showed four major toxic effects in early, developing coral: increased susceptibility to bleaching ; DNA damage; abnormal skeleton growth (via endocrine disruption); and gross deformities of baby coral.
