COLORESCIENCE'S unique formula has a positive effect on the actual condition of the skin. The minerals are naturally anti-inflammatory. They act as an antiseptic on the skin, soothing and helping keep the skin clean. The minerals overlay onto the skin and form a protective barrier from the onslaught of environmental pollutants. The minerals actually balance the oil in the skin. Users notice a decrease in oil production if they have oily skin. Those with dry skin should always use a good moisturizer. The minerals will then seal in moisture helping to soothe and reverse dry skin problems.

Effects on Aging

Finding the causes of aging is most important. We’ve discovered that UVB is not the only culprit when it comes to photo aging. We have found that problems resulting from UVA rays cause the most irreversible damage to the skin. Ultraviolet light thickens the top layer if the skin and makes a blotchy yellowing surface as well as deep wrinkles. Collagen under the skin is packed more loosely and altered more readily in women that in men. Sunlight breaks down collagen and elastin fibers causing sagging, dryness and loss of elasticity, especially in the cheeks and around the lips. Sunlight accounts for 80 percent of what we call aging. It produces fine lines, brown spots, deeper expression lines and a leathery skin texture. It breaks down elastin and collagen, the critical building blocks of skin structure. The best way to keep wrinkles at bay is to wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen and stay in the shade. Misuse of sunscreens can actually promote cancer. Many people will actually stay in the sun longer than they might normally because of their belief in the ability of their sunscreens to protect them. While, in fact, they may be protected from UVB rays but not from the more damaging UVA rays. The public is right to worry about chemical sunscreens and the potential for skin irritation as well as chemical burns. Sunscreens with high SPF’s have a strong potential for causing irritation.

COLORESCIENCE mineral pigments offer an excellent alternative. Extensive research is now justifying the advantages of natural physical, broad-spectrum sunscreens. Research also continues to document the direct relationship of the sun and aging.

Sun Protection

Physical Sunblock... It's in there! COLORESCIENCE is a full spectrum sunscreen protecting your skin from harmful UVA, UVB and infrared rays. This product stays on all day and is rated "very water resistant!'
The key to physical sun protection is micronized titanium dioxide and micronized zinc oxide.Found naturally in minerals, neither will clog pores nor dry the skin.Both are quite remarkable in that they allow light to pass through the visible ray region (light is needed for healthy development of skin) while intercepting ultraviolet rays.
Both ingredients guard against the damaging effects of ultraviolet rays, while giving the skin a natural looking,flawless finish.Research shows(reflects light)that both provide a natural barrier to UVA and UVB radiation without irritating, burning or stinging the skin.

Color Correction

COLORESCIENCE'S corrector colores will hide imperfections, correct skin problems, camouflage freckles, conceal blemishes, hide broken capillaries, enliven sallow skin and even help hide scars.

On the colore wheel spectrum, yellow is the opposite of violet, green is the opposite of red. Using opposites is also how painters tone down bright colores, (or neutralize). When applied under foundation as a primer, the corrector colore create a flawless palette.Red, irritated Skin...
can easily be corrected by using a green neutralizer to tone down discolorations.Apply COLORESCIENCE's Mint Condition corrector colore lightly to the desired area of coverage Layer with foundation closest to skin tone for the perfect cover-up.

Yellow, Dull Skin...cool warm can be enlivened by applying a peachy/pink corrective primer.

• Buff COLORESCIENCE 's perfect' corrector color lightly over the face to brighten dull skin tones.
• Layer with foundation closest to skin tone for the perfect cover-up.
Violet skin discolorations and dark under eye circles...can easily be neutralized by using yellow, the opposing Color Wheel color on the colore spectrum.
• Begin by applying COLORESCIENCE'S Remedy That Red concealer color lightly to the desired area of coverage and blend lightly, smoothing with a sponge Follow with foundation color for flawless looking skin.Light layering gives skin a perfectly natural look.