NOW THERE
IS A SUNSCREEN THAT:
WON'T
STING YOUR EYES SO YOU CAN STAY FOCUSED ON WHAT
YOU ARE DOING
Z Blok’s unique formula does
not utilize any of the inexpensive petroleum based
ingredients often found in other sunscreens. We
avoided these ingredients precisely because they
often burn or irritate the eyes. So Z Blok’s
unique formula allows athletes to protect their
skin without having to worry about eye irritation
which can significantly compromise their performance.
That is why the Puma Ocean Racing Team chose Z
Blok as its official sunscreen for the grueling
2011/12 Volvo Ocean Race circumnavigating the
globe.
PROVIDES THE DESIRABLE OPTION
OF A FRAGRANCE FREE PRODUCT
Research has shown that many consumers
would prefer a fragrance free sunscreen as they
find the odor of fragranced products distracting
or simply not to their liking. That is why Z Blok
contains no fragrance derivatives
PROTECTS AGAINST BOTH UVA &
UVB RAYS
Many sunscreens claim to protect
against both UVA and UVB rays although many do
not actually protect against the harmful UVA rays
that penetrate deeper into the skin. The danger
from UVA rays has been validated by Australian
research. In this study, Australian researchers
found that UVA rays caused DNA damage to the cells
deep within the skin. Because this is the layer
of cells that regenerates our skin, it is feared
that damage to the DNA of these cells may increase
a person's risk of developing the most serious
types of skin cancer. So buying a sunscreen with
“broad spectrum” (industry lingo for
protecting against both UVA & UVB rays) protection
against UVA rays as well as UVB rays is very important.
Current research has validated the fact that the
best broad-spectrum coverage is found in sunscreens
that utilize either zinc oxide or titanium dioxide
as active ingredients.
Z Blok has proven to effectively protect against
both UVA rays as well as UVB rays because Z Blok
contains zinc oxide (hence the Z Blok name), the
same ingredient that lifeguards use to protect
themselves from long days in the sun (although
our formula rubs in clear unlike pure zinc oxide).
About SPF
The SPF (Sun Protection Factor) rating system
measures only sun protection from UVB rays. Because
UVB rays cause sunburn, experts recommend SPF
factors of 15 to 30. This range represents the
best balance between protection and price. You
will get over 90 percent protection from UVB rays
with SPF 15. With factors above SPF 30, you get
very little additional protection.
No sunscreen - no matter how
high the SPF factor - can offer 100 per cent protection
from UVB rays. And remember that while UVA rays
do not cause sunburn on the surface of the skin,
they cause damage to skin cells beneath the surface
of the skin that is potentially more dangerous.
Research has shown that products with zinc oxide
or titanium oxide provide the best protection
against UVA rays.
About
Zinc Oxide
Zinc oxide is best known as the
sunblock of choice for lifeguards who spend all
day in the most intense sunlight. Indeed, a recent
study by the EPA ("The Burning Facts")
concluded that zinc oxide is the only active ingredient
to provide "extensive protection" from
cancer causing UVA rays in addition to UVB rays,
which is what SPF measures.
The first question most people ask
about zinc oxide is "will I look pasty white
like a life guard?" In the case of Z Blok™
(the Z stands for zinc oxide) the answer is no.
The zinc oxide in Z Blok, called Clear Zinc™,
is finely ground so that it will rub in clear.
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