Description
Key Benefits
- Protect skin from harmful infrared rays (IR-A rays)
- Reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles
- Improve the appearance of sun damaged skin
Key Ingredients
Drug Facts
Active Ingredients Purpose
Octinoxate 7.5%……………………Sunscreen
Octisalate 3.0%…………………….Sunscreen
Zinc Oxide 8.0%…………………..Sunscreen
Uses
- Helps prevent sunburn
- If used as directed with other sun protection measures (see Directions), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun
Directions
- Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure
- Use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating
- Reapply at least every 2 hours
- Sun Protection Measures Spending time in the sun increases the risk of skin cancer, premature skin aging and other skin damage. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a broad spectrum SPF of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including limiting time in the sun from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., and wearing protective clothing
- Children under 6 months: Ask a doctor
Inactive Ingredients
Water/Aqua/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Squalane, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Physalis Angulata Extract, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Ubiquinone, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Betaine, Melanin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Batyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Ceteareth-20, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isostearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Aminomethyl Propanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
Before & After
Baseline
4 Weeks
Female, Age 48. Unretouched photographs taken with standard lighting. Subject used Total Defense + Repair SPF 34.
Individual results may vary. Data on file at SkinMedica®
Baseline
12 Weeks
Female, Age 63. Unretouched photographs taken with standard lighting. Subject used Total Defense + Repair SPF 34.
Individual results may vary. Data on file at SkinMedica®
How to use
- When to Apply
Apply in the morning, as the last product in your regimen or as needed, at least every 2 hours if in direct sunlight. - Where to Apply
Apply to your entire face (neck and chest if desired), and other sun-exposed areas. - How to Apply
Dispense onto back of hand and apply generously to face and other sun-exposed areas. Children under 6 months of age, ask a doctor.
Behind the Formula:
Why it Works
- Our SOL-IR® Advanced Antioxidant Complex
Total Defense + Repair is more than a sunscreen; it’s a rejuvenating superscreen, powered by SOL-IR® Advanced Antioxidant Complex. Traditional broad spectrum sunscreens only protect against UVA and UVB. Our trio of potent antioxidants is what enables Total Defense + Repair to protect against IR-A and help rejuvenate skin.
Additional Information
- Does Total Defense + Repair offer better protection than a traditional sunscreen with a really high SPF?
Yes. Just because a product has a high SPF (ie, ≥ 50) does not mean it offers complete coverage against the sun’s rays.Total Defense + Repair offers broad-spectrum protection and highly effective antioxidant protection from infrared radiation and free radical damage. - What shade is the tint?
It is an ultra-sheer tint. - Will the tint work well on different skin tones?It works best on light to medium skin tones.
