At Aevi, we believe healthy skin is built on consistency, care, and the right daily habits — and SPF is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle.
With May recognized as Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and National Sunscreen Day landing on May 27, there’s no better time to check in with your sun-care routine and make sure your skin is protected every single day.
Understanding the Basics
Whether you’re indoors, outdoors, running errands, or sitting by a window, UV rays are always present — and they contribute to premature aging, uneven tone, sensitivity, and increased skin cancer risk.
Sunscreen helps prevent that damage, and it comes in two main categories: Physical (mineral) and chemical. Both offer effective protection — they simply work in different ways.
Physical Sunscreen
Think of physical sunscreen as a protective shield. It sits on top of your skin and reflects UV rays away.
Why guests love physical SPF:
- Broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays
- Gentle on sensitive skin
- Starts working immediately — no wait time
Aevi’s go-to mineral picks:
- Porescreen SPF 40 — blurs pores and leaves a soft tint
- Skinperfect Primer SPF 30 — your smooth, luminous, makeup-ready base
- Invisible Physical Defense SPF 30 — sheer protection without the white cast
How to spot mineral SPF: Look for Zinc Oxide or Titanium Dioxide on the label.
Chemical Sunscreen
Instead of sitting on top of the skin, chemical SPF absorbs UV rays and converts them into heat, offering lightweight, invisible protection.
Why guests love chemical SPF:
- Ultra-light textures
- Invisible finish on all skin tones
- Smooth, blendable, and great for daily wear
Aevi’s favourites:
- Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 — hydrating, firming, and age-defending
- Prisma Protect SPF 30 — gives skin a radiant, healthy glow
Five Things You Need to Know About SPF
(With thanks to the skin health experts at Dermalogica)
1. Not all sunscreens protect against both UVA and UVB.
Choose broad-spectrum formulas to defend against aging and burning rays.
2. SPF measures protection against UVB only.
SPF 30 means it takes 30× longer for your skin to redden than if you weren’t wearing anything — assuming proper application.
3. You need SPF every day.
Indoors or outdoors. Cloudy or sunny. UV radiation is constant.
4. You probably aren’t applying enough.
Use at least one teaspoon for your face and neck — and reapply every two hours.
5. Sunscreen is your best anti-aging product.
It prevents wrinkles, pigmentation, texture changes, and long-term damage better than any other single ingredient.
So… Which Sunscreen Should You Use?
There’s no wrong choice — only the right choice for your skin and your lifestyle.
- Prefer a gentle, protective barrier? Go physical.
- Want lightweight, invisible wear? Go chemical.
- Need help deciding? We’re here for that.
And with National Sunscreen Day on May 27, it’s the perfect reminder to check your favourites, restock your essentials, and make SPF part of your everyday ritual — this month and every month after.
Stop by Aevi to explore our full range of Dermalogica SPFs — and chat with one of our skin therapists for personalized recommendations. Your future skin will thank you.