ZEN SHIELD - UV + Environmental Defense Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 40

With EvenShield Technology, a new strategy in sun protection, Zen Shield provides more stable, ultra-high levels of protection from multiple extrinsic factors proven to cause premature aging of skin. Skin looks immediately more radiant while its long-term beauty is cared for.

ZEN SHIELD - UV + Environmental Defense Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 40

This luxurious yet water-resistant (80 minutes) formula uses 100% mineral sun protection and is formulated especially for those with sensitive and dry skin concerns that may have had problems using traditional sunscreens in the past.

New technology allows powerful broad-spectrum UVA/UVB/Infrared and environmental protectants to more evenly cover skin surface while its moisturizing, skin-loving ingredients goes to work to help calm, protect, and nourish the skin. 

This innovation provides ultra-high levels of defense against signs of premature aging from multiple extrinsic factors—and can help repair past damage - with powerhouse ingredients and anti-inflammatory antioxidants scientifically proven for safety & results that go beyond protection. Lecithin promotes cell health, bioflavonoids and glycoproteins synergistically work to soothe and revitalize the skin, while humectants and shea butter pull-in and hold moisture to the skin to provide long-lasting hydration. Skin is left soft, moisturized with signs of redness & irritation are soothed.  Use Zen Shield daily, rain or shine, for your best skin now & years from now.

• Suitable for all skin types including acne-prone and sensitive

• High levels of stable UVA/UVB/Infrared +  Environmental/Pollution Protection with anti-inflammatory defense and protection of skin's antioxidant reserves.

• This luxurious yet lightweight moisturizing sun protection helps to reduce environmental irritation and is suitable for all skin types including the most sensitive or sensitized skin.

• Goes beyond protection to help nourish, strenghten and improve skin barrier, microbiome and moisture mantle with prebiotic humectants, lecithin, bioflavanoids, shea butter, and glycoproteins.

HOW TO USE

Apply to face and neck, careful to avoid the eye area. Wait for at least 15 minutes before sun exposure, or as directed by your physician or skin care professional. Reapply after prolonged exposure to sun, water, and after physical activity.  

THIS EXCLUSIVE FORMULA CONTAINS 

• Zinc Oxide 17% - dermatologist-recommended stable, gentle, very effective UVA/UVB protection, this mineral is considered one of the best sunscreen ingredients approved for use in the United States. Shown to be effective at providing broad-spectrum protection against burning UVB rays and longer, deep-penetrating UVA rays that may cause cancer and cause many visible signs of aging and skin damage.

• Water/Aqua - a vehicle for water-soluble ingredients to mix and work together and enhances the effectiveness of hydrophilic ingredients.

• Isododecane-an emollient and solvent for mixing ingredients that acts as a moisture-locking barrier to prevent evaporation of water from skin. 

• Propanediol - also called Propylene Glycol - a humectant that pulls water to skin, helps to hydrate and improve the glowing look of skin while increasing the absorption of ingredients with very low potential for irritation.

• Dimethicone - helps smooth the look and feel of skin and proven in several dermatological studies to be an effective moisture binder for skin to help prevent water loss. It has also proven to be effective against protecting skin from irritants and preventing skin from developing severe skin conditions that include dermatitis and eczema. 

• Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride - a naturally-derived soothing, hydrating barrier support ingredient that works with the main purposes of decreasing moisture loss and replenishing the skin surface. It is also full of antioxidants and used to help boost the product's antioxidant capabilities Its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties work to help ingredients last longer. 

• Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate - a hydrating emillient that helps emulsify and provide even spreadability of ingredients.

• Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Trimethylsiloxysilicate - a conditioning, protective blend that helps to improve product adhesion and filling effect to skin. 

• Butyloctyl Salicylate HallBrite®  - a patented innovation used as a multifunctional moisturizing agent and skin-softening emollient that can boost SPF factor by not allowing skin to redden. It also functions as a solvent that helps to dissolve ingredients for uniformity and stability

• C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate -  an emollient that imparts conditioning and softening smooth feel to skin. 

• Coco-Caprylate/Caprate - an emollient from coconut that helps soften skin with high biocompatibility to work with, penetrate, and help with skin repair. 

• Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate - an emulsifying humectant that helps to stabilize and enhance effectiveness of skin beneficial ingredients

• Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer - skin-conditioning emulsifier to help form stable product emulsion.

• Polyhydroxystearic Acid - a natural wax that helps to disperse ingredients and supports oxide particles in protective abilities.

• Polyphenylsilsesquioxane - creates a silky film on the skin to help improve smoothness, locks in moisture, and helps balance hydration throughout the day.

• Lecithin - made up of beneficial fatty acids, phospholipids, and triglycerides, it provides water-binding and skin-softening emollient properties that help fill gaps in skin's natural moisture barrier. It's also an excellent emulsifier to help mix water- and oil-based ingredients and it's a great ingredient to help encapsulate unstable ingreidents in order to help them better penetrate skin and protect them from degrading over time.

• Polysilicone-11 - helps to provide a smooth look and feel to skin while helping to form a protective film to prevent moisture loss.

• Fructooliogosaccharide - a prebiotic humectant with potential antioxidant properties that helps to improve moisture retention in skin while supporting and helping to improve skin’s healthy microbiome and retaining microbial balance to promote stronger and healthier skin surface. 

• Glycoproteins - peptides that naturally occurs in the skin and work to help keep skin barrier strong, smooth, and healthy-looking which in turn, helps to promote skin resilience. Additionally, it helps improve delivery of ingredients and overall formula stability.

• Bioflavonoids - anti-inflammatory, antioxidants that help to lower cortisol levels and inhibit breakdown of vitamins and nutrients such as vitamin C in skin. They can neutralize reactive oxygen species that damage the skin to provide stabilizing action and breaking the oxidative chain in skin cells. Topical application can also help to decrease UV and environmental damage by protecting skin’s natural antioxidant reserves from being depleted by UVA damage. They’ve also been shown to promote collagen production and help even out the look of skin.

• Guar Gum - a natural emulsifier to improve ingredient cohesion and product stability while helping to hydrate, soften, condition and brighten the look of skin.

• Glycerin - plant-derived hydration booster that is one of the most effective humectants available to draw moisture deep into skin, protecting it from loss of water, other harsh products, and helping it look smoother. 

• Shea Butter - a new grade of shea butter obtained by an innovative sustainable process which allows high concentration of unsaponifiables (fatty acid and sterol). It's a skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory antioxidant emollient with potent soothing benefits and shown to help prevent moisture loss visibly repair dry, compromised skin in only 2 days. 

• 1-2 Hexanediol  - a multi-functional moisture-binding humectant, emollient & solvent that helps to evenly dissolve pigments and ingredients while serving as a moisture-boosting humectant. It also functions as a preservative to extend quality and product life.

• C18-36 Acid Triglyceride - an emollient that helps to smooth texture of product o skin to give it a more hydrated look. 

• Tribehenin - plant-derived skin-conditioning fatty acid.

• Disteardimonium Hectorite - vegetable-derived suspending agent that helps stabilize and help create uniform formulation

• Propylene Carbonate - used to dissolve and suspend specific ingredients for uniform look and performance.

• Aminomethyl Propanol - helps to adjust and control the formula’s pH to help improve product effectiveness and allow it to work better with natural skin pH.

• Caprylhydroxamic Acid - inhibits mold and microbial growth and helps protect cosmetic formulas from destabilizing metal ions to ensure product safety and longer shelflife to help keep product fresh during use.

• Polysorbate 20 - used to emulsify and stabilize ingredients.

• Pentylene Glycol - a solvent & humectant that binds to water and serves as an excellent hydrating agent.

• Decyl Glucoside  - a very mild, biodegradable ingredient that traps dirt, excess oils and eliminates tensions between liquids. Very suitable for sensitive and reactive skin.

• Xanthan Gum - a proven moisturizing ingredient that acts as a binder and emulsion stabilizer.