Heat aging is different from natural aging. This phenomenon—fueled by scorching heatwaves, rising UV exposure and added pollution—refers specifically to skin damage caused by climate-related environmental changes and the premature signs of aging it can trigger. That’s because high temperatures, UV radiation and environmental pollutants generate free radicals, leading to oxidative stress. This speeds up the breakdown of collagen and elastin, causing visible signs of aging such as dullness, dryness, rough texture and irritation earlier than normal.
Incorporating broad-spectrum sunscreen into your daily routine (yes, even when it’s cloudy) is a non-negotiable for healthy skin. Still, some brands understand a new reality: sun protection will need to evolve into climate-adaptive skin care that shields against heat aging. Enter Dermalogica’s BioLumin-C Heat Aging Protector SPF 50 ($79).
BioLumin-C Heat Aging Protector SPF 50 is a daily moisturizer powered by a formula full of ingredients that protect, fortify, brighten and hydrate skin. In addition to shielding from UVA/UVB damage with SPF 50, the brand’s ThermaRadiance Complex and vitamin E act as a first-line defense from heat-induced oxidative stress. Ultra-stable vitamin C brightens skin and combats free radicals. Bisabolol, allantoin and safflower extract keep skin expertly hydrated and calm through any kind of weather.
Dermalogica, a brand that describes itself as “committed to skin health, not beauty,” reports that in a clinical study, participants said one application a day “immediately boosts skin’s radiance,” “helps prevent premature signs of aging with daily use,” and improves skin “hydration and smoothness” in four weeks.
Even in the thick of winter, the effects of heat aging impact skin. Upgrade your sun protection skin-care regimen with Dermalogica’s new BioLumin-C Heat Aging Protector SPF 50.
