It's Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know that May is skin cancer awareness month? A great reminder of how important it is that we all wear SPF each and every day - whether the sun makes an appearance or not, even on Christmas Day. Your face and body are exposed to UV radiation every day no matter what the weather, and even if you’re not spending the majority of your days outside.
When it comes to choosing your SPF, there’s one particular important aspect to consider. Make sure your SPF is labelled Broad Spectrum, which means it contains a combination of ingredients to protect you from UVA and UVB rays. Remember, UVA rays cause ageing to the skin while UVB rays are what causes sunburn to the skin.
And the best way to protect your skin on the daily? Ensure that you apply SPF every morning, and top it up throughout the day when needed. No matter how high the factor, it will unfortunately wear off after one to two hours. If you’re not wearing makeup, you can just apply your SPF as normal. But if you are, opt for a mineral-based foundation or powder so that you can top up your sun protection during the day or an SPF mist spray that not only protects your skin but also helps to revive the makeup throughout the day.
IMAGE Skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Ultimate Protection Moisturiser SPF50
A customer favourite here at Millies, and it’s no wonder why! This sheer daily moisturiser delivers SPF 50 broad-spectrum protection against the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays. The modernised formula with Digital Aging Defense helps to fight against the effects of blue light and environmental skin stressors that cause dryness, discoloration and other signs of ageing. A specialised pea protein helps to defend against the elements that age our skin, indoors and out. Enjoy 20% off for the month of May at Millies.
IMAGE Skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Hydrating Moisturiser SPF30+
Similar to our first option, the IMAGE PREVENTION+ Daily Hydrating Moisturiser is a sheer UVA/UVB broad spectrum hydrating moisturiser that provides ultimate protection against the aging effects of the sun and environmental aggressors. It contains potent antioxidant thiothaine, as well as other essential vitamins to prevent free radical damage.
Image Skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Perfecting Primer SPF 50
Want to use SPF within your makeup routine? Image PREVENTION+ Daily Perfecting Primer is a 100% mineral SPF50 moisturiser. Ideal daily skincare pre makeup product, with the blurring effect of a primer combined with the benefits of broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection. Silica-enhanced face base helps smooth the appearance of uneven skin texture, wrinkles and pores while leaving a soft matte finish that feels light and breathable on the skin.
Skingredients Skin Shield SPF 50
A lightweight mineral parasol that’ll protect your skin from damaging UVA + UVB rays, blue light (aka HEV light) emitted from the sun and our screens, pollution and infrared. For added skin benefits, you’ll find niacinamide – otherwise known as vitamin B3 – and vitamin E for the antioxidant protection against pesky environmental aggressors.
Image Skincare PREVENTION+ Tinted Moisturiser SPF 30 New Formula
For our last IMAGE pick, we have a tinted moisturiser option. A daily tinted day cream with broad-spectrum pure mineral protection against UVA and UVB rays. The sheer formula of this lightweight tinted moisturiser delivers a hint of colour that subtly evens out skin tone and gives a healthy glow.
Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Face Sunscreen
Last but not least, a Daily Moisturising Face SPF 50+ Sunscreen Lotion with UVA and UVB protection from Bondi Sands. The water resistant formula is fast absorbing with an invisible finish, complete with 72 hours of hydration, Aloe vera and vitamin E moisturise the skin, ideal alone or under makeup.
