All About Sunscreen
With the warmer weather quickly approaching, sunscreen is an important staple to add to your skincare routine. Sunscreen is a crucial part of protecting our skin from harmful UV rays. It helps to prevent skin damage, premature aging, and lowers the risk of skin cancer. It is recommended to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and to reapply every two hours or after sweating or swimming. The active ingredients in sunscreen work by either absorbing UV rays or reflecting them away from the skin.
Let’s Cover the Basics of Application
Apply sunscreen at least 20 to 30 minutes before you go outdoors whenever you are exposed for 30 minutes or more.
Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours outdoors, even if the product is labelled “all day.” - If you get wet or perspire heavily, reapply sunscreen more frequently.
Cover all exposed areas: ears, lips, face, and neck.
Don't skimp; apply a generous layer. You can just smooth it on instead of rubbing it in.
A rule of thumb is to use three-finger lengths of sunscreen to cover all exposed skin to attain the SPF level of protection.
Apply sunscreen under makeup. This should always be the FINAL step of your DAY skincare routine.
No more white cast!
In recent years there has been advances and innovation in sunscreen with more options available that provide no white cast, making them great for individuals with darker complexions and skin tones. Below are some of our top sunscreen picks with no white cast.
Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 – is an all around best option for all of you that love wearing make up.
Mineral SPF 30
Moisturizer
Makeup Primer
Black Girl Sunscreen – Make it Matte Sunscreen for the Face - a lightweight gel formula infused with ingredients such as aloe, squalene, coconut oil and shea butter.
Combination SPF 45
Ultra Sheer
Fragrance-Free
Water Resistant
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen - oil free formula with a natural finish
Completely sheer
Fragrance-Free
Makeup Primer