Summer Sun Damage? Here’s Why Your Skin Needs Malassezin

As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, you might be looking forward to more time outdoors. Fun in the summer sun can feel great, but your skin is telling a different story. From premature aging to dark spots, too much sun exposure can leave you with summer sun damage to your skin. The good news? There’s a revolutionary new biotech skincare hero called Malassezin that’s your skin’s new best friend when it comes to sun damage.

Your best solution to summer sun damage is a simple skincare routine that can help prevent and fade dark spots from sun exposure. Here’s everything you need to know about sun damage (also known as photodamage) and the most advanced ways you can support your skin’s recovery:

How Does the Sun Damage Your Skin? 

Summer skin damage is mostly caused by prolonged exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV rays, especially UVA and UVB, penetrate your skin and trigger harmful changes at the cellular level. 

Here’s how too much exposure to the sun’s UV rays can damage your skin:

☀️ UVA rays accelerate skin aging: they go deep into your skin and break down collagen and elastin – the important proteins which plump and firm your skin.

☀️ UVB rays damage your skin's surface levels: leading to sunburn and inflammation. They can also damage your skin’s DNA, leading to cancer. 

Together, UVA and UVB cause an overproduction of free radicals (unstable molecules) in your skin cells. This leads to your cells experiencing oxidative stress, leading to visible damage like dark spots and wrinkles. Oxidative stress can also cause deep cellular damage that you can’t see that may eventually turn into skin cancer.

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How Sun Damage Shows up on Your Skin

You’ve heard it before: too much sun is bad for your skin. You may love that summer sun-kissed glow, but you may not find the after effects so appealing. Because as you age, sun damage can start to show up on your skin. 

Here’s how sun damage shows up on your skin over time: 

☀️ Photoaging (wrinkles, sagging, and discoloration)

☀️ Hyperpigmentation and dark spots

☀️ DNA damage that can lead to skin cancer

☀️ Weakened skin barrier and increased sensitivity and dryness

Dark spots and photodamage can be frustrating to treat. Even if you aren't an obsessive sunworshipper, UV rays affect your skin every time you go outside. To see the effects of photoaging on your skin, just take a look at a part of your body that is usually covered up. You will quickly see a marked difference in skin texture and tone. 

Taking suncare and skincare seriously can make a big difference in the health and appearance of your skin – here’s everything you need to know:

Malassezin + Sunscreen = Your Best Summer Skincare Strategy

Boosting your summer skincare game means taking steps to protect and treat sun damage to your skin. Dermatologists recommend using a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or more and reapplying frequently. Only slathering on sunscreen one time in the morning will leave your skin progressively more vulnerable as the day goes on.  

Why you need a two-step approach to summer skincare:

☀️ Summer skincare step 1 – protect: don’t skip the sunscreen. Sunscreen is your first line of defense and you should apply it all year round, whenever you spend time outside. UV rays are still present even when the sky is overcast.  

☀️ Summer skincare step 2 – recover: sunscreen is vital but it’s not enough on its own. A powerful antioxidant like Malassezin can help your skin recover and repair itself after sun exposure.

Hyperpigmentation and dark spots from the sun can be stubborn and frustratingly hard to treat because they can affect multiple skin layers. Dark spots occur because of an overproduction of your skin’s natural pigment (melanin) in response to certain kinds of irritation, including from UV damage.

Hyperpigmentation can be hard to treat because UV exposure can quickly make it worse again. That’s why effective dark spot treatment typically requires consistent use of high SPF sun protection, and skin-brightening agents like Malassezin. 

For your best results, skincare experts advise addressing dark spots early while also maintaining skin hydration and using sun protection. Malassezin offers a multi-pronged approach that fades, brightens and prevents future dark spots.

Malassezin: Nature-Inspired, Science-Backed

Malassezin is a naturally-occurring molecule found on human skin. Mother Science founders Mike Einziger and Ann Marie Simpson-Einziger were intrigued by Malassezin’s potential as a skincare active, so they carried out 6 years of research and development to harness Malassezin’s remarkable antioxidant and skin-brightening effects. 

Here's what makes Malassezin particularly exciting as a skincare active:

☀️ Antioxidant power: Malassezin helps stop free radicals caused by UV exposure, reducing oxidative stress in skin cells.

☀️ Skin barrier reinforcement: Malassezin aids in restoring the skin’s natural moisture barrier, which can be damaged by sun exposure.

☀️ Supports sensitive skin: Malassezin can help reduce irritation and sensitivity caused by sunburn or overexposure.

Unlike some other skin-brightening actives, Malassezin does not cause your skin to become more sun-sensitive, so it is safe to use morning and night, all year round.

How to Add Malassezin Into Your Summer Skincare Routine

Because Malassezin is a highly-effective skin-brightening ingredient that also boosts your skin’s natural moisture barrier, Mother Science uses it to boost the efficacy of all our skincare products. 

Here’s how you can use Malassezin to boost your summer skincare:

✔️ Molecular Hero Serum: focuses the antioxidant power of Malassezin to target dark spots and sun damage.

✔️ Retinol Synergist: combines Malassezin’s brightening powers with retinol to address fine lines and wrinkles.

✔️ Molecular Genesis: combines Malassezin’s ability to repair your skin’s protective barrier with growth factors, hyaluronic acid, and hydrating peptides. 

If your heart is sinking at the thought of adding yet another step to your skincare routine, don’t worry, Malassezin can effectively replace other skincare actives, like vitamin C or other, harsher, skin-brightening acids. Fewer layers of skincare actives mean less time in front of the mirror and more time to enjoy your life. Just don’t skip the sunscreen!

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Because Science Should Be Your Best Beauty Secret

Mother Science is all about the newest science behind skincare actives, and we want you to have your best results from Mother Science Products. That’s why we offer discounted bundles and 10% off all subscription orders.

Because consistency + science =  the very best for you and your skin.

We believe in our products, and we’re confident that you will love them too, but if you’re not completely satisfied, we offer free returns within 30 days of receiving your products.

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