Dr. Brandt Daily UV Protection SPF 30 Colorless with spf 30, the minimum recommended by Dr. Brandt and active renewal shield that triggers skin's defense mechanism for active protection BEFORE sun damage occurs, slowing the breakdown of collagen while renewing skin to repair past damage, leaving skin smooth and silky. Instructions apply daily after moisturizer. Benefits active UVA/UVB protections. protects against free radical attack and dehydration. preserves moisture and elasticity, leaving skin smooth and silky. absorbs quickly without leaving oily residue. Skin Care Tips- * use daily uv protection everyday, year round to prevent skin cell damage. * apply one teaspoon to face for total protection. * 30 minutes before sun exposure, generously apply spf from head to toe, and stay indoors from 10 am to 4 pm when the suns uv rays are the most damaging. * application of "c" gel or lineless gel before sunscreen will boost skins resistance against free radical damage. Key Ingredients active renewal shield™: a combination of ingredients that trigger skins defense mechanisms, allowing cells to reproduce longer in a more perfect way. includes microspheres that refract light, enhancing performance of SPF. avobenzone: full spectrum protection against UVA & UVB radiation. homosalate octyl: protects you from the sun by absorbing the ultraviolet (UV) and visible sun rays. reflects, scatters and absorbs UV rays. oxybenzone: waterproof UVA/ UVB absorber. quite stable and enhances the effectiveness of other UVB absorbers.