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STAY INFORMED ON SUN SCIENCE

Serious About Sun

At COOLA, we’re serious about sun protection. And about you staying informed on how to best protect your skin–for your healthiest skin possible.

Everything on SPF

What does SPF stand for?

SPF stands for sun protection factor. Sunscreens are classified by an SPF number which refers to their ability to deflect UVB rays.

How does SPF rating work?

The SPF rating is calculated by comparing the amount of time needed to burn sunscreen-protected skin vs. unprotected skin. For example, if wearing SPF 30, it takes 30 times longer to burn than not wearing any sunscreen at all.

What is broad-spectrum SPF?

A broad-spectrum sunscreen protects against both UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays penetrate the skin’s thickest layer and can lead to premature skin aging, while UVB rays burn the superficial layers of your skin and play a key role in the development of skin cancer. Using a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher protects against both types of skin damage.

KNOW YOUR SPF

Chemical vs Mineral Sunscreen

Chemical and mineral sunscreens differ in their active sun protection ingredients. Our chemical sunscreens contain active FDA-approved chemical filters like Octisalate and Avobenzone, optimized with our proprietary plant-derived technology, that work by absorbing into your skin and transforming UV radiation into heat. Our mineral sunscreens contain active mineral filters like Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, which create a physical barrier on your skin’s surface, shielding it from harmful UV rays. Our chemical and mineral SPFs both guarantee broad-spectrum protection from UVA and UVB rays.

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DIGITAL DE-STRESS

Blue Light Defense

What is blue light?

Blue light (also known as high energy visible light, or HEV) is the strong light that emits from the screens of cell phones, computers, tablets, and TVs, as well as fluorescent and LED lighting.

Why do I need blue light defense?

Considering we spend up to 12 hours a day in front of digital screens, we’re often getting a lot more exposure to blue light than we are to UV. Plus, research indicates that blue light can reach deeper into the skin than UVA and UVB rays, taking a toll on the health of our skin.

How do I protect my skin from blue light?

Choose products that feature BlueScreenTM Digital De-StressTM Technology, COOLA’s proprietary blend that helps mitigate the effects of blue light, infrared, and pollution.