FACIAL SUNSCREENS

Beyond the obvious benefit of helping to prevent sunburn, sunscreen for face and body, can help prevent damage from UVA and UVB rays which can cause damage and early signs of aging. In addition to dark spots and skin dullness, sun damage can also cause fine lines, wrinkles and rough skin texture. In fact, up to 90% of skin aging is due to external aggressors like the sun.

Sunscreen works as an effective way to block damaging sun rays from hitting the skin. Depending on the ingredients in the formula, sunblock can either reflect UVA and UVB rays or filter them out to prevent them from reaching the skin.

Broad-spectrum sunscreen defends the skin from both UVA and UVB rays. UVB rays penetrate the top layer of the skin and are the main cause of sun damage and sunburn. UVA rays penetrate below the skin’s surface layer and can cause long-term damage that may result in wrinkles, dark spots and rough texture. Using sunscreen with broad-spectrum protection defends skin from both types of sun rays.

Mineral sunscreen is sunscreen formulated with an ingredient like Titanium Dioxide to help protect the skin by reflecting the sun’s harmful rays. Mineral sunscreens are often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin types. Discover a mineral sunscreen for sensitive skin and acne-prone skin that’s non-comedogenic and infused with Vitamin E. Read on to discover if you should use a mineral sunscreen or a chemical sunscreen.

Yes, the sun emits harmful UV rays year-round so applying daily SPF sunscreen is essential. Even on cloudy days, up to 80% of the sun’s harmful rays can penetrate the skin. Learn more tips on the correct way to apply sunscreen.

Always follow the directions on your sunscreen formula to help protect your skin. As a basic guideline, apply sunscreen in the morning and reapply every two hours, or after swimming or sweating. If you are outdoors at the beach or on the ski slopes you may need to reapply more often as snow, sand and water reflect the sun’s rays making them stronger.

A daily sunscreen should be the very last step in your skincare routine. Applying moisturizer after sunscreen could even alter its properties and affect its efficacy. After you smooth on moisturizer, apply sunscreen about 15 minutes before going outside and allow it to fully absorb. You can also use moisturizer with SPF to defend and hydrate skin in one easy step.

UV rays are not the only environmental aggressors that skin needs protection from. Look for a facial sunscreen with pollution protection to help defend the skin from skin-damaging free radicals.

If your skin is oily or acne-prone, you may be tempted to skip a step in your skincare routine, but daily sunscreen is an essential for all skin types. Look for a non-comedogenic formula (meaning it won’t clog pores) or a mineral sunscreen to help defend the skin without causing breakouts.

Help prevent sunburn and protect from the sun’s harmful UV rays with a broad-spectrum sunscreen. Read on to discover the best sunscreen for your skin type.

SPF for face like a daily facial moisturizer with SPF 30 or an anti-aging cream with broad spectrum protection is often formulated differently than a body sunscreen, so it’s best to limit face sunscreen to just your face.

Protect your face and body with a broad-spectrum sunscreen with antioxidant protection. Choose a non-comedogenic formula that works as both a body sunscreen and a sun cream for face.

Yes, there is a difference. Although both face sunscreen and sunscreen for body may contain SPF and broad-spectrum protection, each is formulated differently. Discover a facial sunscreen with SPF 50+ and pollution protection and choose a sunscreen for face and body with SPF and antioxidant protection.

An effective way to remove sunscreen from your body is to cleanse skin with a moisturizing cleansing oil. Look for an oil-based cleansing oil infused with antioxidants and suitable for all skin types.