Sunscreen in a Powder?!

Although we should think about sunscreen all year round, it's this time of year in particular with the warmer temperatures, endless hours spent outside and the much warmer sun that reminds us how important this is in our daily routines.

As we hit spring/summer, I put sunscreen on my face daily .... the rest of my body I am not as diligent about for casual out and abouts, but if I am planning to be out in the sun for an extended time, would never go without.

I find sunscreen for the face so confusing - when exactly during your beauty routine (ha! beauty routine ... who am I kidding?) does it go on? First? Last?

And in what form should it take? Moisturizer? Makeup with SPF? Stand-alone SPF? or a Powder?

I never even knew sunscreen existed in powder form until a few weeks ago when I tried Sun Defence by Eminence.  Brenda Gouin from Buy Green Skin Care (you know the one who has given us these great promotions and giveaways this week) carries this innovative and unique product.

Sun Defence 

by Eminence

Sun Defence by Eminence

• Made with real fruit extracts for extra skin nutrition (an industry first!)
• Water resistant - great for exercise or swimming
• Appropriate for men, women & children (over 6 months) 
• Weightless, allows the skin to breath, and is hypo-allergenic
• Blocks free-radicals and environmental pollution
• Anti-inflammatory, healing, excellent for post-treatment (especially for red or blotchy skin)
• Clean, anti-bacterial and will not clog pores
• Loaded with vitamins and bioflavonoids
• Reflects the sun and keeps skin cool reducing rosacea flare-ups and oil production
• Available in various shades for added coverage
• Darker shades can be used as a bronzer or for contouring
• Easy to use, apply and carry anywhere

Unfortunately I was not able to put this product to the test as I just had the opportunity of trying it out during a demonstration (on a rainy, cloudy day), but the really neat thing about this product is that it resembles putting on powder foundation AND it comes in various shades too! It's easy, very light and sure would beat the greasy, tear-inducing, chemical-loaded sunscreen that is normally used for the kiddos.

Thought I would let you know about Sun Defence in case you were looking for some new SPF products as the heat rises and the summer outings increase. Visit Buy Green Skin Products for more information.