It doesn’t matter how much serum, toner and moisturizer are in your skincare routine – the most important step is always sunscreens, and you should use them every day. SPF is not only suitable for hot summers, but is especially important during the sunniest time of the year.
Sunscreen is your best defense against sun damage, including signs of premature aging like wrinkles, fine lines and dark spots. Most importantly, SPF is crucial to protect the skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays that can cause skin cancer. Sunburn is never worth it – naively using blush.
There is a lot of debate about the reasons why sunscreens are made, including the benefits of chemical and mineral SPF, but the truth is, the best sunscreen is the one you actually use. But first, let's get into the huge difference between minerals and chemical formulas. Mineral (also known as physical) sunscreens usually contain only two active ingredients – dioxide and zinc oxide – essentially sit on the top of the skin, acting as a physical barrier to UV light. Traditionally, chemical sunscreens are composed of several other active ingredients, except for only titanium dioxide and titanium oxide and absorbing ultraviolet light.
This is indeed a matter of personal preference; if you are unsure which SPF is best for you, consider your skin issues. For those with sensitive or reactive skin, including conditions such as rosacea, eczema, and acne, mineral sunscreens tend to reduce irritation. They are usually mild and contain no other active ingredients that can cause breakthroughs and reactions to acne-prone and irritating skin. From my personal experience, I have found that if you are prone to blemishes and have relatively sensitive skin, the mineral SPF is your best choice for facial sunscreen. If you are sensitive to specific ingredients, make sure to check the bottle or list online before purchasing.
While mineral face sunscreen is my personal favorite, the body's SPF has long been known for its thick, chalky and infusion consistency. Fortunately, there have been significant progress in the mineral SPF formula over the past few years, so you can avoid using white whenever possible. That said, UV filters (titanium and zinc) for mineral-based sunscreens are inherently harder to blend and do require more work to completely rub the skin, rather than chemical formulas. At the same time, there is still a lot of work to be done in terms of inclusion in the beauty industry. Although there are more mix and white casting formulas nowadays, for those with black figure skin tones, it is still fusion, which is unacceptable, and unacceptable for those with dark figure skin tones.
Everyone has different skins, and mineral SPF is a dream of one skin type, probably not another. But again – the best sunscreen is the one you actually want to wear or In addition to avoiding any sun exposure and keeping the whole body at all times, chemical sunscreen is the best way to prevent sun damage and skin cancer.
Below, whether you are looking for a tinted glow or a matte transparent formula, see the best mineral face sunscreen for every preference.
