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Elements
Elements
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Elements
Elements
Graydon Skincare

Elements

Rated 4.7 out of 5
25 Ratings

$38.00 CAD

  • Sun. Wind. Water. Pollution.

    Daily exposure to sun and pollution can take a serious toll on your skin's health! That's why it is so important to think about protecting your skin against environmental damage throughout the year.

    Our Elements Daily Defense is everything you've been looking for in a cream that aids to defend against any weather forecast.

    Elements is blended with 12.5% non-nano zinc oxide. You can feel good knowing that zinc oxide helps protect against harmful UVA & UVB rays!

    Elements is also infused with a host of protective oils and extracts (including buriti, raspberry, pumpkin, rice bran and seabuckthorn).

    This medium weight moisturizing cream is essential oil free and will infuse your face and body with the protection you've been craving! It offers a matte finish without the greasy tacky feeling.

    Our unscented recipe also includes spirulina which is loaded with chlorophyll and rich in (GLA) gamma-linolenic acid helping to make your skin supple... and we've topped the formula off with polyphenol rich matcha tea which has been shown to provide internal and external protection from UV radiation and in turn, photo aging.

  • Non Nano Zinc Oxide • a soft white powder that works to provide 28 times the skin’s natural protection against the sun’s UVA & UVB rays.
    Buriti • restores moisture in sun-exposed skin and possesses a naturally occurring SPF factor.
    Spirulina • exerts sun damage protection by quenching free radicals and reducing inflammation.
    Red Raspberry Seed Oil • this superb anti-oxidant is known for its prevention of rashes, eczema, skin lesions and also has properties which provide broad-spectrum UVA and UVB shielding.

  • Apply liberally on your face and body if possible 20 minutes before going outside. Re-apply every 2 hours and always after swimming or perspiring heavily.

  • Ingredients: Aqua, *Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, *Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, *Glyceryl Stearate, *Coco-Caprylate, *Sodium Olivoyl Glutamate, *Cetearyl Alcohol, *Cetyl Alcohol, *Stearyl Alcohol, Zinc Oxide, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, *Lauryl Glucoside, *Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, *Glycerin, Prunus Avium (Sweet Cherry) Seed Oil, **Glyceryl Caprylate, **Glyceryl Undecylenate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil, Spirulina Maxima Powder, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Citric Acid *Vegetable wax, **Natural vegetable preservative

Pairs well with

Fullmoon Serum Face Foam Superfood Mask + Scrub Face Food Mineral Mist
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average rating 4.7 out of 5
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Rated 5 out of 5
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My favorite face product

Just bought this again after loving the 50ml and springing for the 200ml. I have packed it and traveled regularly with the big bottle, I can’t get enough.

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Thank you Charles! Make sure to also check out our travel collection as well so you're ready to go for your next adventure!

Rated 5 out of 5
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Great for sensitive skin

Excellent cream for sensitive skin because it doesn't irritate at all. Would be very good for someone with oily skin or in the summer months as it can be a little drying.

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Great Protection

This is a great product for sun protection. It has a thicker consistency to the regular moisturisers and can leave the skin a bit sticky when first applied. This goes away quickly as the product is absorbed into the skin. This kept my face " burn free" after a day of gardening in the west coast sunshine so this product is a winner for me!

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Two Sunburns

I like how it applies, and how it feels on my face. However, I got two sunburns while using it. The first was when I was active (playing beach volleyball) for two hours. I understand the sweating would be a factor in it not being as protective from the sun, but the second sunburn happened while I was off/on sitting outside for about 1.5 hours. Is there an approximate time limit for sun exposure your company would recommend for this product?

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Hi Amanda, Elements uses 12.5% non-nano uncontested zinc and a blend of sun protective plant-based oils. This synergy helps to fully nourish and protect the skin. This product is marketed to protect you from the elements (sun, wind and pollution). It is excellent for day-to-day use. However, if you are playing volleyball or planning to spend a period of time in the sun (i.e. in the summer or on vacation down south) we suggest you use it in conjunction with a certified broad spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher with other sun protection measures (i.e. limit time in the sun, wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, sunglasses).

Rated 4 out of 5
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My favorite base AM moisturizer for whole body

I have been using elements for 6 months now. I have completely given up on most skincare from the drug store, Sephora, and Ulta. This is my favorite base moisturizer. I say base because it has the best ingredients for the groundwork of a true AM moisture and protective barrier. I rarely use alone. I treat this as a natural sunscreen mositure barrier. I pair it with green cream, the putty, or face glow and always add a small amount of chemical sunscreen when going outside for more than 2 hours. I have had no breakouts from this. I have environmentally sensitive skin due to working daily outside and genetically dry skin. Paired with my other skincare steps, I have a little too much glow and love that this matte product tames my glow and I can control my glow moving forward. SPF is a must, and to me, this is the best alternative for an environmentally conscience lifestyle. Non nano zinc, while still not the answer to SPF vs. Environment, is the best product on the market I've found to work while reducing my personal carbon footprint.

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Hi Heather - Thank you for such a thorough and descriptive review. Can’t tell you how much I appreciate this. You make so many insightful points that will be so relevant to others. What would we need to do to get 5 not 4 stars?

Ps. We have a certified SPF 30 in development and hope to have it launched early in 2019 so stay tuned!