Sunscreens are not optional, they are a way of skincare life…
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Sunscreens. We all know we are supposed to wear sunscreen, but do we?
Here in “Sunny California”, sunscreens should be a way of life given the year-round sunshine we have. Yet I can tell by the premature fine lines and uneven pigmentation I see regularly, that my fellow Californians are not necessarily incorporating this vital element into their skin routines. In other parts of the country where it is not as constantly sunshine-y it is easy to think you “don’t need it” until summer rolls around. Well, study after study says that we do and let me tell ya – when you hit 30 the truth WILL come out. All these lines and uneven pigmentation will spring up and tell the truth about your mis-spent youth, and it will continue to get worse as you age until you take action. Do not fall into the trap! With summer just around the corner now is the time to develop the habit of wearing sunscreen regularly. Here are some of my fave sunscreens as well as some interesting newcomers.
1 ) Peter Thomas Roth – Ultra Lite Sunblock 30
I have had this product in my kit for years. Its just a straight-forward, broad spectrum, oil free, high SPF sunblock. Perfect for a day of outdoor shooting OR layered over an oil-free moisturizer for daily use. What I always love about PTR products is they are clinically based so the formulations are gentle and I never have to worry about using them even on the most sensitive of skins.
2 ) Aveeno – Continuous Protection Facial Sunblock Lotion SPF 70
This is just another good, straight-forward, oil-free sunblock with the added bonuses of being very high SPF and it is also waterproof. Aveeno also makes this product in SPF 30, SPF 100. There is also a newly introduced mineral based Baby formula for babies and probably good for those with more sensitive skin.
3 ) Jason Natural – Facial Natural Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 20
If you prefer naturally derived products, you are no doubt no stranger to the Jason Natural brand. Their Broad Spectrum 20 sunscreen is oil-free, light in both weight and texture, and packed with anti-oxidants in a non pore clogging formulation. I have used this sunscreen on myself personally, and liked it very much even on my crazy oily skin. And Jason Naturals says that it can be used under makeup and it will not cause your foundation to change colors (as can happen with sunscreen).
4 ) Dermalogica – Oil Free Matte SPF 20
I have espoused my love for Dermalogica many times here on Makeup to Go! I have long used Dermalogica’s Solar Defense Booster on myself and in my kit. They now have a new sun protection product out made for the oily-heads like myself. This is a lightweight, broad-spectrum sunscreen that has oil absorbers to help keep the skin matte. Let’s face it; if you have a combination or oily complexion a lot of sunscreens will make your already oily skin (or oily spots) all the more oily. I am very intrigued to see if this product actually helps keep the face a bit more matte while also keeping it sun protected.
5) Neutrogena – Clear Face Sunscreen
The other problem in wearing sunscreen on oily skin is that if you are breakout prone, sunscreens can often cause more breakouts. I have even had some sunscreens that claimed to be non-comedogenic and non pore clogging do a number on my skin. Neutrogena has been putting out excellent skin care – including sun protection – at affordable prices since forever. Their latest addition to their sun care line is an oil-free liquid-lotion with a matte finish. In addition to their proprietary broad-spectrum “Helioplex® technology”, the Clear Face sunscreen is formulated with botanicals to help calm reactive, breakout prone skin. Clear Face is available in SPF 30 and SPF 55.
6 ) Dr. T’s Supergoop
An unappealing name for a very appealing line of products, Supergoop is the brainchild of cosmetics industry veteran Holly Thaggard. Her goal was to create a comprehensive line of sun protection products using the latest in available sunscreen guidelines and technologies but leaving out controversial ingredients such as parabens, petrochemicals, fragrances, and phthalates. The result is highly effective products that are good for both body and planet. I have yet to try this line but as my own personal preference is towards more naturally derived – or at least less chemical-y – products, I look forward to doing so.
What are your favorite sunscreens right now?
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