June Skin Essentials: SPF 101 — What to Use, How to Use It & Why It Matters

Summer is here — and with longer days, holidays, and sunshine comes the most important step in your skincare routine:

SPF. Every. Single. Day.

At LaserLife Clinic, we treat everything from pigmentation and acne scars to ageing and melasma. And while advanced treatments help transform your skin, none of them work long-term without daily sun protection.

This blog is your go-to guide on why SPF matters, how to use it properly, and which brands we trust to protect your skin — all year round.

Why Is SPF So Important?

SPF (Sun Protection Factor) protects your skin from:

• UVB rays – responsible for sunburn
• UVA rays – responsible for premature ageing, pigmentation, and skin damage
• HEV/blue light – emitted from your computer, phone, and LED screens, which can lead to hyperpigmentation and inflammation, especially in darker skin tones

Yes, even your laptop can cause skin damage if you’re not protected!

Skin Cancer Is More Common Than You Think

• 1 in 5 people in the UK will develop skin cancer in their lifetime
• 90% of non-melanoma skin cancers are associated with UV exposure
• Daily SPF use reduces the risk of melanoma by up to 50% and squamous cell carcinoma by 40%
  (Source: British Skin Foundation, WHO)

This makes SPF not just a cosmetic choice — but a lifesaving one.

How Should You Apply SPF?

• Apply every morning — after moisturiser, before makeup
• Use a full teaspoon for the face, neck, and ears
• Reapply every 2–3 hours if outdoors or exposed to light
• Don’t forget the chest, eyelids, lips, and hands
• Use a spray or powder SPF for top-ups over makeup during the day

Makeup with SPF is not enough — treat it as a bonus, not your main protection.

Our Top SPF Picks: What We Use & Recommend

Environ RAD SPF 15

A dermatologist-approved, antioxidant-rich sunscreen perfect for:

• Post-treatment or sensitive skin
• Clients using active skincare (like vitamin A)
• Daily protection in mild-moderate climates

Why we love it:

• Combines physical and chemical filters
• Includes vitamins C & E for added free-radical defence
• Lightweight, hydrating, and suitable for all skin types

Mesoestetic Mesoprotech SPF 50+

This is our go-to for high-protection skincare:

• Ideal for melasma, post-laser, or pigmentation-prone skin
• Shields against UVA, UVB, blue light (HEV), and infrared rays

Why clients love it:

• Available in tinted and untinted options
• No white cast, even on darker skin tones
• Hydrating, non-comedogenic, and clinically backed
• Protects against the damage caused by digital screens and sunlight

Fun Fact:

Up to 80% of skin ageing is caused by sun exposure — not time or genetics. SPF is the cheapest and most effective anti-ageing product on the market.

JUNE OFFER – PROTECT & PERFECT

Buy any Mesoestetic or Environ RAD SPF this month and receive:

£10 off a Sweet Chill Facial

Free skin consultation to match you with the right SPF for your skin type & goals

Final Thoughts: Protect the Skin You’re In

You wouldn’t spend money on skin treatments only to undo the results with UV and blue light damage.

SPF is the foundation of every great skin routine, and at LaserLife, we only stock what we personally trust and use.

Pop into the clinic to pick up your SPF, get matched with the perfect formula, or book a treatment plan that includes full sun protection aftercare.

LaserLife Clinic | London

Where glowing skin meets clinical care — protected all year