When choosing your sunscreen, you’re presented with a choice - chemical or physical. So which one should you go for?

“Chemical sunscreens penetrate into the superficial layers of the skin, absorb the UV light and convert it to heat, neutralising its impact” explains Candice.

“Physical sunscreens act like a mirror - the particles sit on the surface of the skin and reflect the UV light, preventing it from penetrating and causing damage.

“Chemical sunscreens tend to be preferred for their water resistance and invisibility, while physical sunscreens are tolerated better by sensitive skins.”

Dermalogica’s Invisible Physical Defense SPF 30 offers a great compromise - a weightless, ultra-sheer physical sunscreen, it’s packed full of zinc oxide for repelling UV without irritating your skin, while blending much more effectively than other physical sunscreens

Truly the best of both worlds.

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