LIFESTYLE@LXG: Finally, A 24hr Sunscreen!

We covered EHA Clinic's Japan-made 24hr Sunshield a while back when it was first launched in Singapore. Today, we are giving it another shout out because its got itself a brand spanking new look and plus we really love this product!

Many of the high SPF sunscreens available on the market today use chemical filters to block UVA rays, but these have been shown to only offer marginal protection. That’s because commonly used UVA filters like avobenzone and Mexoryl, break down quickly and lose effectiveness in the sun unless stabilized. This stabilization process is difficult and few companies have been able to prove that they can do it.

Therefore in the past, the best way make sure you were protected throughout the day was to reapply sunscreen often – at least once every two hours. Even if it offered the best UVA protection, it’s efficacy soon disappeared.

EHA’s Sun Shield 24hr has been proven to block both UV-A and UV-B rays by 99%, for a period of 24 hours, with just one application. Even when applied thickly to the skin, the base - which is equivalent to an SPH factor of 30 - still appears transparent – giving a natural look without the feeling of any make-up application.   

The protecting ingredient also prevents spot generation, keeping the skin cool and resistant against sunburn. Sun Shield 24hr can also be used as foundation base before make-up application. I personally use it in place of foundation or concealer. I love the fact that its subtle tint evens out my otherwise patchy complexion and leaves my skin looking matte and clean.

EHA Sunshield 24 hr is available at EHA Clinic. 1 Scotts Road. #15-01 Shaw Centre.

Singapore 228208. Tel: 6235 3325

EHA Sunshield 24HR is priced at:

30 Ml bottle $98.00

5 ML travel size tube $38.00

LADY@LXG: EHA RESTORE

I am a huge fan of EHA Clinic’s Japan-made line of skin care products. The range is not extensive, but they have all the basics that you require, from a day cream, eye cream, enzymatic exfoliator, a 24-hour sunscreen and now their very latest introduction; their night cream. 

Because I have congested but dehydrated skin, I need to ensure that I get adequate hydration, but not too much as to block my pores, which is why I love their latest night cream Restore. This is a gel-cream hybrid that is light as water and melts into your skin. The best part; because its made in Japan, it is perfectly suited for Asian skin.

This anti ageing, whitening and hydrating moisturiser retails at $88 for a 50ml tub and EHA Clinic has been kind enough to sponsor a tub to one lucky winner!

EHA Restore is available exclusively at EHA Clinic 1 Scotts Road, #15-01 Shaw Centre, 228208 Singapore. Tel. (+65) 6235 3325.

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LADY@LXG: When Sunscreen Meets Science

A sunscreen that doesn’t need to be reapplied every two hours is born! 

One thing I can’t live without, is a good sunscreen. Whether I am cloistered away writing at my desk or horseback riding on the plains of Mongolia, one beauty product that I will always have on, is my broad spectrum sunblock. 

Unfortunately, a good sunscreen has not so much to do with how high its SPF is, but its efficacy. This is because no matter how high the SPF is, every sunscreen’s effectiveness halves every two hours. This simply means that if you use a sunscreen with an SPF of 60, in two hours it will reduce to SPF 30. In two more hours, that drops down to SPF 15 and so on. In next to no time (unless you reapply) you are left with zero protection. And let's be frank - how many of us actually reapply our sunscreen, especially over our carefully made-up faces? Its just not practical.

This is why - when EHA Clinic, run by Aesthetic Doctor Elias Tam launched its first Japan-made SPF 30 sunscreen with 24hr efficacy, I just had to have it...

The sunscreen is mildly tinted and applies smoothly and is very easily blended. It has no scent and the tint is very subtle and leaves my skin looking clear, fresh and natural. I love using this by itself during the weekends or when I don’t require too much coverage. But if you have good skin, you can skip the foundation or powder and simply go with the sunscreen.

For those skeptics among you, (and I was one of them to be quite honest), lets talk science...

Many of the high SPF sunscreens available on the market today use chemical filters to block UVA rays, but these have been shown to only offer marginal protection. That’s because commonly used UVA filters like avobenzone and Mexoryl, break down quickly and lose effectiveness in the sun unless stabilized. This stabilization process is difficult and few companies have been able to prove that they can do it. Therefore in the past, the best way make sure you were protected throughout the day was to reapply sunscreen often – at least once every two hours. Even if it offered the best UVA protection, it’s efficacy soon disappeared.

EHA’s Sun Shield 24hr has been proven to block both UV-A and UV-B rays by 99%, for a period of 24 hours, with just one application.

The main ingredient used in Sun Shield 24hr to block UV rays is called the "Y titanium particle", a kind of Titanous Oxide coated with silicon. A very thin application of this product (10-15 microns) is all you need to maintain its effect. Stearyl glycyrrhetinate helps prevent inflammation caused by sun burn and snow burn.

Plantal moisturizing ingredients such as Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Althea extract, Arnica extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Linden extract, etc., and organic ingredients such as sodium chondroitin sulfate, aspartic acid, glycerin, etc., help maintain good condition of the skin by moisturizing and giving tensity and elasticity to the skin. Oil-based moisturizing ingredients such as natural vitamin E, squalane, etc., help prevent dryness and oxidation of the skin.

EHA Sunshield 24 hr is available at EHA Clinic. 1 Scotts Road. #15-01 Shaw Centre. Singapore 228208. Tel: 6235 3325

EHA Sunshield 24HR is priced at: 
30 Ml bottle $98.00
5 ML travel size tube $38.00

Want to try this sunscreen? EHA is sponsoring three 5ml travel-size sunscreens worth $38 each. 

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WELLNESS@LXG: EHA Gentle Exfoliating Gel

And so the evolution of the human male continues - and the most dramatic changes are happening in the once blurry area of personal hygiene...

Yep, we brush our teeth, we shower and shave, and even squirt on a bit of deodorant. And once upon a time, that was actually enough to see us through the day. In fact any thing more and we would instantly be accused of being overly feminine!

It's not surprising that many men react to new male-oriented lines of skin care products by assuming they're mere marketing ploys aimed at separating self-absorbed men from their money.

But the times, they have a-changed. With the dawn of the Metrosexual, no matter how well you dress, how nice your haircut is, and how healthy you are, if you have skin that is dull and blotchy - then you're not looking your best.

Actually when it comes to skincare, there are a lot of plus points favoring the maintenance of male facial skin over female facial skin... Men have more collagen and elastin fibres (the connective tissue that gives skin its strength and elasticity), and a tighter network of fatty tissue directly under the skin. As a result, men's skin is on average 20% to 30% thicker than women's skin. And thicker skin does a better job of resisting wrinkles...

Hair glands also produce oil, which means men's faces are naturally oilier than women's. The oil traps moisture, which keeps skin hydrated and gives it a plumper and more youthful appearance.

Finally, shaving actually leads to a dramatic exfoliation of outer skin layers, which leads to a more youthful skin appearance. So guys, there is a lot to be grateful for!

However, our skin still requires adequate maintenance, especially for those of us who live in warmer climes.

In my own personal experience there has been nothing subtle in the evolution of my facial care regime... Where once just a bar of soap sat on the shower cubicle shelf, now I've got a facial scrub, a herbal body wash - and the most recent addition: a Gentle Exfoliating Gel by EHA...

Placed there not very subtly by my Better Half, I was instructed to apply the gel after having cleansed and washed my face.

What I initially thought was going to be a useless exercise, turned out to be quite a revelation... EHA's Gentle Exfoliating Gel is a fresh, translucent gel containing Evening Primrose Oil for its anti-oxidant and whitening properties, Algae extract for its moisturizing and whitening properties, and Glycerin for its hydrating properties.

Unlike traditional scrubs, this exfoliating gel is so gentle it can be used even on sensitive skin - as often as two to three times a week - but still effectively removes in-grown hairs, impurities, excess sebum and old keratin.

The natural active ingredients are selected for their effectiveness, and the skin is left clear and toned.

In fact it was scarily surprising to see how much dead keratin was actually removed, appearing as tiny white clumps on the surface of the skin after some gentle scrubbing.

Now that's real deep cleansing in action!

I've also found that this treatment sets up the face nicely for a good smooth shave afterwards.

So what can I say? Except admit that I am a self-confessed Metrosexual. I don't know if that was the direction in which the human male was supposed to evolve - but its definitely keeping the females of the species happy!



LXG’S WEEKLY GIVEAWAYS!
(Open to Singapore readers only, I’m afraid)

With much thanks to EHA Look Good Feel Great Clinic, we have one very exclusive 50ml bottle of EHA Gentle Exfoliating Gel, worth S$68.00 up for grabs! Winners will be selected on Wednesday 4th July.

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