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Supergoop! Thanks (A Blogger Review Roundup)

We know at Supergoop! that any tan is a sign of sun damage. We also know that people who apply sunscreen every single day show a measured difference of 24% less skin aging in lines and coarseness of skin. At Supergoop! we wanted to go beyond what is on the market today to put together the most luxurious, nutritious and hydrating formulas – feel good SPF’s that people will want to apply every single day!

Its amazing to see our message passed along and supported through all of our fans. We are so grateful for the far and wide support of Supergoop! Are you or someone you know curious about trying a Supergoop! product? We have rounded up some of the most helpful and trusted reviews to share with you today. Consider your prepping for summer done:

Blusherandblogging – Reviews our Sunscreen Mist SPF 50

Let’s Play Makeup – Reviews our CC Cream

Beauty Info Zone – Reviews our Self-Tanning Mousse and City Sunscreen Serum

The Naptime Reviewer – Reviews our City and Sand Sunscreen Travel Tote

Vegan American Princess – Reviews our Antioxidant-Infused Sunscreen Mist with Vitamin C, Sunscreen Day Cream, and Mint Fusion Lip Balm

The Beauty Alchemist – Reviews our Advanced SPF 37 Anti-Aging Eye Cream

DNA (Designers + Artists) - Reviews our Advanced SPF 37 Anti-Aging Eye Cream

ELLE – Reviews our CC Cream

Phyrra – Reviews our products

The Mummy Chronicles – Reviews our City Sunscreen Serum

Tidbits – Reviews our products

#SonicChat Recap - Summer Skincare with Clarisonic

We had a great time chatting about summer skincare and sun protection last week and are honored to have had the opportunity to co-host#SonicChat with Clarisonic, the leader in the sonic skincare industry.

Thanks to everyone who participated and for your great tips and tricks to achieve healthy and radiant skin this summer!

We pulled out some of our favorite tweets to share with you:

Here are the topics we discussed along with some of your great responses:

Q1. We’re so excited to welcome back the sunshine! How do you adjust your skin care routine in the summer? #SonicChat

@kygurl62689: “I moisturize both morning and night. As well as switching to a foundation with SPF in it.”
@roqberry: “I try to be more conscious about SPF and also wear a wide brimmed hat when gardening.”
@aliciazitka: “Exfoliate and moisturize more! Always apply sunscreen!”

Q2. Do you use an SPF to protect your skin from summer rays? If so, what level of SPF do you use? #SonicChat

@JazzyTJan: “I usually use 30 spf and higher.”
@Kathingofbeauty: “Every day! I use a break out-free facial sunscreen with SPF 55!”
@red66060: “I do! A 45 spf because as a redhead I can not take any chances.”

Q3: We can’t help but think about summer vacations. Where are you off to this summer? #SonicChat

@alisoncuomo: “Ocean City, MD and the Outer Banks in NC. It’s our summer vacation ritual!”
@FashionistaDET: “I’m going up north to your family cabin! It’s near a lake so it’s fun to take the kids swimming.”

Q4: There are many misconceptions when it comes to sunscreen. What would you most like to know? #SonicChat

@cammi1972: “Can you still get a tan with sunscreen on?”
@Guccie23: “How long does sunscreen last? When should you throw out the bottle?”

Q5: There are 5 spots commonly missed when applying sunscreen. Which places on your body do you accidentally forget about? #SonicChat

@MissMass_2009: “Back of the knees! Elbows and the back of my arms.”
@Guccie23: “Wow, never thought of eyes!”
@n210ss: “Important to protect eyes as well! Wear a great pair of sunglasses too!”

Q6: We know sometimes sunburns happen, especially on busy summer days. What is your favorite remedy?

@KaratewithaZ: “Ooh, cold milk compress? That sounds like a great idea, I need to try that next time.”

Supergoop! + Clarisonic Team Up for Tweet Chat at 2:00pm ET on Tuesday, May 28th

It probably comes as no surprise that we at Supergoop! get super excited about innovations—of any kind—in the world of skin care. That’s why we’ve always been huge fans of Clarisonic skin cleansing systems! Clinical studies show that Clarisonic cleanses up to six times better than using your hands alone. Wow, right!?

And being in the world of sunscreen, we know that some formulas, especially water resistant varieties, sometimes take longer to wash off. Clarisonic skin cleansing systems are perfect for making sure you don’t leave behind any residue that could clog your pores.

Given our shared passion for skin care, we’re teaming up with Clarisonic next Tuesday, May 28^th, at 2:00pm ET for a Tweet Chat focused on summer skin care tips and tricks! Use #SonicChat to participate.

 Ever wonder about….

The best sunburn remedies?

Common misconceptions about sunscreen?

What the different SPF numbers really mean? 

Ho  Now is your chance to get the answers!

Three lucky Tweet Chat participants will win a Clarisonic Mia 2 Wild Waves and a Supergoop! set.

So what are you waiting for? Join the conversation!

Ready, Set, Tweet! 

The Anti-Aging Truth About Sunscreen

We’re knee-deep in skincare research all the time, day in and day out. But the truth is that there is no big secret about how to delay the signs of aging. It’s all about sunscreen. In fact, the closest thing we have to a fountain of youth (if there was such a thing) is SPF!  

For proof, just take a look at the skin on your body that is never exposed to the sun. There you’ll find smooth, healthy, collagen-rich and even-toned skin. A good SPF with the right, healthy ingredients will protect your skin that’s exposed to the sun.

Titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and avobenzone (also known as Parsol 1789) are the only three ingredients that have been proven to protect skin from UVA and UVB rays. You’ll find these ingredients in our Supergoop! products.

Furthermore, antioxidants, Vitamin C, and essential fatty acids work to make Supergoop! pull double duty for you, protecting you from damaging rays and enriching your skin to make it healthier and you happier for years to come.

 

Wear Orange to Support Melanoma Monday!

As some of you may know, I was in New York this past weekend for SEAK Foundation’s second annual Sports Bra Challenge (SBC), and I had an absolute blast! It’s so inspiring to be surrounding by throngs of empowered, energized and health-conscious women, not mention fellow event sponsors that I so admire, such as SoulCycle and KIND.

The event has a simple goal: To encourage physical and emotional health. SEAK’s mission is to empower people, especially women, to feel more comfortable in their own skin, breaking down insecurities and building up self-confidence. Although going shirtless was purely optional, the vast majority of women assembled in Union Square on Sunday were in just their sports bras—smiling, spinning, and basking in the excitement of it all. 

And that’s where Supergoop! came in! These fit and healthy ladies were also, quite literally, basking in the sun for an entire day. We delivered healthy sun protection to make sure the SBC women left the event armed with wonderful memories and positive messages, and none of the damaging effects of prolonged sun exposure. Some of the most popular Supergoop! products of the day were the SPF 30+ Endless Summer Pump and the SPF 30 Antioxidant-Infused Sunscreen Mists with vitamin C.   

 It was incredibly validating to hear testimonials from loyal Supergoop! fans who rely on us for sun protection. The entire day reaffirmed my passion for what I do and why I do it. I can’t wait until SBC 2014!

It’s a Happy Day!

Supergoop! is a Safe Cosmetics “Champion”!

Our friends at the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics just released their new report, “Market Shift” and (drumroll please!), Supergoop! is on the short list of Champions highlighting industry leaders!

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics report, Market Shift describes the seven-year project during which the Campaign worked with over 1,500 companies through the Compact for Safe Cosmetics.  Market Shift congratulates and highlights those 335 Champion companies that met the goals of the Compact by avoiding harmful chemicals and fully disclosing product ingredients to lead the industry toward safety, showing it’s possible to make products without using hazardous chemicals that are all too common in personal care products.

Prepare your skin for the holidays with Supergoop!

A MUST have to prep your skin each morning.  Our Save Face Serum can be used alone or under foundation as a primer.  Read more reviews from SEPHORA beauty insiders here. 

(Source: facebook.com)

It’s Your Skin…

With all of the extra time being spent outdoors this time of year, we wanted to take a minute to share an important, and inspiring story about one of our near and dear UV Sun Specialists, Elizabeth Seago.

Elizabeth and her 16-year old daughter Kate are both redheads with fair skin, which means they must always be especially vigilant when it comes to UV protection.  But Elizabeth wasn’t always this way. The cumulative effects of years of sun exposure (sans Supergoop!), and the occasional tanning bed use (if she only knew then what we all know now!) finally caught up with her, and last month she sent us a very scary text: “It’s Melanoma”.  Thankfully, Elizabeth and her doctor found the melanoma in time—and today she is even more dedicated to sharing the Supergoop! sun safety mantra as it is her personal one as well.  

Kate has been fortunate that the importance of using sunscreen at an early age has always been a priority in her family.  As an international model recently featured in Vogue Magazine, Kate has a beautiful, milky white complexion completely free of freckles.  And, using sunscreen every day, no matter what, has become a way of life for her just like brushing her teeth.  Kate applies, reapplies, and then reapplies again so that she will be much less likely to experience sun damage, and therefore less likely to have the same melanoma scare as her mother.

With this story, I challenge you to become even more vigilant about using your Supergoop! every day, no matter what your skin tone or your daily activity, and to refresh and reapply often.  As much as relaxing your mind AND body is a part of any summer break, you should never take a vacation from being smart (and super safe) in the sun!