new age suncare

introducing revolutionary plant uv 

The brilliant folks at Coola have been tucked away in the lab creating the newest formulation in sunscreen yet. Coola has harnessed the power of mother nature with their patented Plant Protection Technology. 

This innovative product contains plant stem cells, which help protect against broad spectrum UV rays; and Zinc Oxide, which is widely considered the most inert and safest sunscreen active.  

The inside scoop. With the naturally protective plant cells of the Buddleja Davidii stems and the Lilac Leaf, which have been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, this formula is preservative-free and made with 70% organic inactive ingredients. You'll find Beet Root and Cordyceps Mushroom Extracts that help protect the skin and defend against premature aging, while organic Cucumber Extract helps soothe skin in or after the sun. 

Also infused with organic emollients like Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, antioxidant-rich Olive Oil and  Omagea-3 enriched Linseed Oil to moisturize, smooth and soften skin. And Orazanol and organic Beeswax to boost natural sun protection. 

These face and body formulas are the perfect way to stay green with your sunscreen!

Natural. Plant. Protection.

Sunblock vs. Sunscreen

There has been a huge shift in the awareness of our need for sun protection, which has impacted its use in our society. A result, there is a mass quantity of products that are manufactured with a multitude of interesting ingredients.

As a Makeup Artist and Skincare Coach, I tout the advantages of using sun protection to prevent unnecessary signs of aging, yet I understand that the mass variety and contradictory research on different types of sun protection can be confusing. When you do choose, make sure the product suits your skin and lifestyle - this makes it more likely that you will apply it regularly, not haphazardly.

Sun protection is either a chemical SUNSCREEN (see list below) or a physical SUNBLOCK (titanium dioxide and zinc oxide) that blocks the sun's rays. The difference between sunscreens and sunblocks are the active sun protection ingredients.

Sunblocks use mineral active ingredients Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide to block and reflect dangerous UVA and UVB ray. Sunblocks are effective immediately upon application. If a sunblock is what you are seeking, sarimotley cosmetics offers COOLA Natural Mineral Sunblock Collection.

Sunscreens used FDA approved chemicals to absorb and reflect UVA and UVB rays. Sunscreens should be applied 30 minutes prior to sun exposure. Chemical sunscreens often offer a light, easy-to-use application, yet may irritate the skin. While ease-of-use, variety of price points and clever packaging supports the demand for chemical sunscreen, emerging research is offering information that will allow you to make educated decisions.

Chemical Sunscreens Include: Benzophenones (dixoybenzone, oxybenzone) PABA and PABA esters (ethyl dihydroxy propyl PAB, glyceryl PABA, p-aminobenzoic acid, padimate- O or octyl dimethyl PABA) Cinnamates (cinoxate, ethylhexyl p-methoxycinnamate, octocrylene, octyl methoxycinnamate) Salicylates (ethylhexyl salicylate, homosalate, octyl salicylate) Digalloyl trioleate Menthyl anthranilate Avobenzone [butyl-methyoxydibenzoylmethane; Parsol 1789]

For more information on suncare for your skin send an email to sari@sarimotley.com or visit the contact page.