Summer is fast approaching and the time has come to protect your face from the sun’s rays which damage the skin. Here is a selection of the best sunscreens for the face.
Sun protection protects us from the risks and dangers that exposure to the sun can represent. Sunburn, spots, dryness, premature aging of the skin or even skin cancer, it is essential to protect yourself from the rays (UVA, UVB) of the sun in summer and winter, regardless of your skin tone.
It is all the more important to protect the skin of the face from these risks. We can never repeat it enough, applying sunscreen does not mean that you will not tan, quite the contrary. A gradual tan will last longer than that obtained by sunburn. To prevent the skin of the face from losing elasticity, reducing collagen, brown spots, appearance of wrinkles or fine lines, there are different sunscreens that can perfectly adapt to your needs and skin types.
Which SPF to choose according to your skin type?
The SPF is categorized into 4 levels according to the sun indices:
SPF 6 to 10 : low protection
SPF 15 to 25 : medium protection
SPF 30 to SPF 50 : high protection
SPF 50 and above : very high protection
If the skin of the face is extremely fragile, it is essential to choose the right SPF according to your phototype, the color of your skin, hair, eyes and reactions to the sun.
Phototypes 1 and 2 : very light or even pale complexions and red or blond hair for whom it is very difficult to tan and who systematically get sunburn. (SPF50+)
Phototype 3 : chestnut hair with a light complexion, which tans when sunburned at the start of exposure. (SPF30 to 50)
Phototype 4 : dark skin, dark hair and eyes, which tan easily (SPF15 to 30)
Which sunscreen to choose for the face?
Choose sun care products enriched with ingredients of natural or organic origin, which do not irritate the skin. The tinted cream is a good compromise for those looking to protect their skin while unifying and bringing radiance to the complexion. In addition, sunscreens containing antioxidants or anti-aging active ingredients help fight against accelerated skin aging (essential from the age of 35). For skin that is not prone to sunburn, protective creams with a tan activator can be a real ally to achieve the tanned complexion you dream of.
Which texture of sunscreen to choose?
On the texture side, there are different types of products: gel, mists, spray, milk, oil or even protective stick. For the face, choose fluid creams that are not too greasy and non-sticky, which are more pleasant to apply and therefore to integrate into your daily beauty routine.
How to properly apply your face sunscreen?
Sun protection should be applied to the most sensitive and exposed areas, such as the entire face, not forgetting the neck. To integrate your sunscreen into your beauty routine, remember to apply it last, after your moisturizer and don’t forget to renew the application every two hours during direct exposure to the sun.