Alastin SilkSHIELD® All Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 with TriHex Technology®

Product details

A closer look.

What it offers, how to use it and the details worth knowing.

Where it fits in your routine.

1. 01 Cleanse Prepare
2. 02 Treat Serum
3. 03 Moisturize Seal in comfort
4. 04 SilkSHIELD SPF 30 Mineral SPF · This product

   Apply generously as the last step every morning, 15 minutes before sun exposure.

Pairs well with.

Before, in the morning

Alastin C-RADICAL Defense Antioxidant Serum

Alastin’s antioxidant serum, a natural partner for daily sunscreen.

From $130.00 CAD

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Your daily serum

Alastin Restorative Skin Complex with TriHex+™

Alastin’s peptide serum for the look of firmness, texture and tone, under your SPF.

From $173.00 CAD

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When you want a little tint

Alastin HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 36

The tinted mineral SPF 36 from the same line, for a more even-looking complexion.

From $33.00 CAD

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The Loshen perspective

Why you’ll love it.

The mineral sunscreen that disappears, even on sensitive skin.

SilkSHIELD is a zinc oxide sunscreen that behaves like a silky primer: it blends in transparent, sits well under makeup and leaves no greasy film. It is our first suggestion for clients who have given up on mineral SPF because of a white cast.

It is also gentle. Alastin formulated it fragrance-free and oil-free, for all skin types, including sensitive skin and skin after in-clinic treatments. We like it for the weeks around a peel or laser session, always following the provider’s instructions.

The Loshen & Crem facialists

Ingredients, explained.

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Choose an ingredient to explore its role.

Formula note 01

Zinc oxide

The only UV filter

At 19.95%, zinc oxide is SilkSHIELD’s single active ingredient: a mineral filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.

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Formula note 02

TriHex Technology®

Alastin’s signature peptides

The same two peptides that anchor Alastin’s treatment products, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 and palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, so your sunscreen step also looks after the skin.

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Formula note 03

Ectoin

Environmental support

A molecule that microorganisms make to cope with harsh conditions. Alastin includes it with blue light and daily environmental stress in mind.

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Formula note 04

Antioxidant blend

Dunaliella salina and decanone

Dunaliella salina, a microalga rich in carotenoid antioxidants, with hydroxymethoxyphenyl decanone, an antioxidant that also helps skin hold on to hydration.

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Ingredient list

Active ingredient: Zinc Oxide 19.95%

Inactive ingredients: Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Ectoin, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Propylene Carbonate

Manufacturer-published ingredient list. Formulas may change; refer to your packaging for the product supplied.

Skin knowledge

Beyond the ingredient list.

How much sunscreen is enough for my face?

More than most people think. SPF numbers are measured with a generous layer, and most of us apply about half that, which lowers the protection we actually get.

Our lens: for the face, plan on roughly a quarter teaspoon, or two full finger lengths, and include your ears and neck. SilkSHIELD blends in sheer, so a generous layer will not leave you looking white.

Is this right for you?

A little guidance for your next step.

A thoughtful choice if…

You want an invisible mineral sunscreen for every day, your skin is sensitive or reactive, or you are planning in-clinic treatments and need a gentle SPF for the weeks around them.

Consider first…

If you like a touch of coverage, HydraTint SPF 36 adds a sheer tint. Around treatments, always follow your provider’s instructions on sun exposure.

How to use

When

Every morning

How much

A generous layer

Where

Face

1. 01

   Start with clean skin

   Cleanse and pat your skin dry.

2. 02

   Serum, then moisturizer

   Apply your usual morning serum and moisturizer.

3. 03

   Apply generously

   Smooth over the face as the last step, 15 minutes before sun exposure. Wear alone or under makeup.

4. 04

   Reapply

   At least every 2 hours, after 40 minutes of swimming or sweating, and right after towel drying.

Children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor.