Packet my SPF!

Posted by The Daily Obsession

on March 1, 2008

Finally, sunscreen comes in a packet! The Powerful Sun Protection SPF 30 Sunscreen Packettes ($42) by MD Skincare are totally ingenious. Let’s get to the claims: it’s “the only sunscreen that addresses the increased risk of sun damage associated with iron left on the skin by tap water, perspiration and found naturally in the skin.” Developed by Dr. Dennis Gross, this product utilizes chelators to encapsulate iron and ultimately, it combats collagen breakdown and skin cancer. It also contains the following key ingredients:

Chelator – Encapsulates iron left on the skin by tap water, improving efficacy of sunscreen
Avobenzone (Parsol 1789) – Broad range protection against skin aging-UVA rays
Octinoxate & Octisalate – UVB sunscreens
Oxybenzone – A potent sunscreen that absorbs UVA rays
Green Tea – Natural antioxidant; may reverse sun damage
Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q-10) – Antioxidant that protects against free radicals
Vitamins A, C, E – Potent antioxidants that prevent collagen breakdown
Phospholipids – Natural substance that draws moisture from the air and seals it into the skin
Emblica (Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract) – An all-natural herb with highly effective antioxidant properties

I’ve become sort of addicted to this fabulous little product.Â Simply, this is a towelette that’s packed with sunscreen. Run it over anywhere you need coverage. I use this most frequently mid-day over my arms, hands and decolette to minimize sun damage while driving. The sunscreen is weightless and non-sticky, which is perfect for any person on-the-go.Â Honestly, everyone needs to have one of these convenient packets in their purse (or car, pocket, wallet, etc.) all the time. Check them out on mdskincare.com!