What is L’Oreal Youth Code Day Lotion SPF 30? 

Because of research, we are now more aware of how the sun can damage our skin. How it starts at the cellular level and eventually the visible signs start showing up in ways of wrinkles, dark spots, and a dull fatigued complexion. If we had known then what we know now, sunblock would have definitely been a part of our daily ritual! After 10 years of research on gene rejuvenation, L’Oreal has come out with a line of anti-aging products called Youth Code.

The anti-aging formula in Youth Code is called GenActiv Technology. L’Oreal claims that this powerful mixture of ingredients will boost skin’s natural powers of regeneration so it regains the qualities of young skin. GenActiv Technology is in all Youth Code products by L’Oreal. Youth Code Day Lotion SPF 30 is one of the 4 products in the L’Oreal’s Youth Code line. Youth Code Day Lotion SPF 30 is a light weight, oil-free lotion that is used daily with or without make up. L’Oreal says that after using Youth Code Day Lotion SPF 30 after only one month you should have softer, smoother skin, diminished lines and wrinkles, and totally refreshed complexion. Skin is also protected with broad-spectrum UVA/ UVB SPF 30 to help future skin damage.

L’Oreal Youth Code Day Lotion SPF 30 claims to be a skin repair lotion and prevent future skin damage with SPF 30. Let me break down the meaning of what a broad-spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 30 does:

• Broad-spectrum protection: Most broad-spectrum sunscreens and sunblocks with an SPF of 15 or higher do a good job protecting against UVB and short UVA rays.
• UVA - (ultra violet ray, long waves), UVA penetrates the skin more deeply, and is considered the chief culprit behind wrinkling, leathering, and other aspects of “photoaging.”
• UVB – (ultra violet ray, short waves), More potent than UVA in producing sunburn, these rays are considered the main cause of basal and squamous cell carcinomas as well as a significant cause of melanoma.
• SPF (sun protection factor), measures the length of time a product protects against skin reddening from UVB, compared to how long the skin takes to redden without protection.

Active Ingredients in L’Oreal Youth Code Day Lotion SPF 30

The anti-aging technology in Youth Code Day Lotion SPF 30 is called GenActiv Technology. It’s a powerful combination proprietary formula that includes 3 key ingredients:

1) Biolysat, a good bacteria, that regenerates the repair gene

2) Adenosine, a molecule that is essential to proper cell functioning by stimulating protein synthesis

3) Proprietary blend of peptides that works as an anti inflammatory

More Ingredients in L’Oreal Youth Code Day Lotion SPF 30

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate,  Acts as an anti-caking agent, a viscosity (resistance to flow) increasing agent, and an absorbent

Isononyl Isononanoate, is a skin conditioning emollient that leaves a silky feeling on the skin

Glycine Soja Protein (Soybean), is easily absorbed by the skin it also assists in the absorption of other vital nutrients

Methylparaben, An anti-fungal and preservative. It is a controversial ingredient because of it’s possible carcinogenic side effects

L’Oreal Youth Code Day Lotion SPF 30 PROS

• unscented
• Non Comedogenic, ( does not block pores)

L’Oreal Youth Code Day Lotion SPF 30 CONS

• if you don’t get the results you want in skin repair, it’s just a really expensive sunscreen
• no money back guarantee

L’Oreal Youth Code Day Lotion SPF 30

Even if you don’t get the results you are looking for in the skin rejuvenation, you will still have a good protectant from sun damage. Product sells for approximately $20.00 – 25.00 for 1.7 ounce bottle.