Skin's ally... Sunscreen!

So yes, it's true. Sunscreen is a basic face care requirement before leaving your home. Yes, I understand that you are bored with the process, but it will save you in signing. That's why I'm going to give you information about sunscreens that will be useful to you right away.

You can use either natural sunscreens or chemical sunscreens.

What I mean…

Sunscreens with natural filters they reflect UVA, UVB rays* and are much safer for people who are chronically exposed to chemical ingredients. They are more suitable products for children and people with skin sensitivities. Unlike chemical sunscreens, they take less time to absorb into the skin, as they offer mineral salts that offer instant protection.

They can be applied over makeup and other facial care products.

However, natural sunscreens leave white marks when applied due to their thick texture and are more difficult to spread. Also, some sunscreen compositions with titanium dioxide may cause acne, in prone skins.

Sunscreens with chemical filters they absorb UVA, UVB rays* and are quick and easy to apply. They are well absorbed by the skin and are photostable. Going by the statistics, chemical sunscreens perform better in consumer tests that look at the duration of UV protection.

However, it is good to apply them long before we are exposed to the sun, because they take at least 20 minutes to work. They can cause skin allergies in people with sensitive skin and worsen acne.

Myths about sunscreens:

• They make acne worse. Use the appropriate formula and remove before bed.
• Dark skin does not need it. UV rays damage cells and cause premature aging.
• Clothes block the sun's rays. Dark and brighter colors absorb more than white and pastel colors. Dense and tightly knit ones offer more protection.
• It reduces vitamin D. None of the SPFs protect 100%, even a small amount of UV that penetrates them is capable of producing the vitamin.
• You don't tan with sunscreen. It protects from UVA & UVB rays, but not completely even if you use it many times.
• Higher SPFs provide higher protection. Sunscreen with SPF 30 blocks 97% of rays while the higher ones protect 1-2% more, none completely.

If acne bothers you, don't stop using sunscreen. Just choose one suitable for your skin. It would help if it were runny, oil-free and without coconut oils, mineral oils or soybean oils. However, it would be good to consult your dermatologist.

Recommended sunscreens:

1. Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA+++ her Cosrx with aloe. It has a light composition and leaves no white residue. Soothes and moisturizes without causing greasiness.

2. Truecica Aqua Calming Suncream her Some By Me with 79% water base. Its composition is non-sticky, moisturizes the skin and leaves it fresh.

*UVA: Rays responsible for skin aging

UVB: Rays responsible for burns