Hi everyone I'm Ayesha and today I'm going to be telling you about
the best sunscreens for your skin type.
So sunscreens are a non negotiable product
that you really have to use everyday
but when you're buying one
there's a lot of things you need to know
and look out for to get the right one
for your skin type and also get the right
protection from the sun for your skin.
So we're going to be going through some of these things
that you need to look out for
as well as a list of the best products.
So to start with I want to talk about UVA and UVB rays
and these are actually the rays of the sun
that tend to affect our skin.
UVA rays are the ones that go beneath the surface of our skin
and they're the ones that cause wrinkling
and ageing over time.
While UVB rays are the ones that affect
the surface of your skin,
they're the ones that cause burning
and they're also the ones that can lead to skin cancer
over time as well.
So you want to make sure you get a sunscreen
that protects you from both UVA and UVB rays.
The next thing I want to touch on is SPF
or sun protection factor.
This is the amount of protection that the sunscreen gives you
from the UVB rays of the sun.
So dermats actually suggest that you use an SPF
of at least 30 and thats going to give you
protection from 97% of the sun's rays
which is a really great number.
If you increase the SPF after that
its only going to give you a little bit more protection
but theres no sunscreen that can give you a 100% protection.
So as long as you use at least SPF 30,
you should be good to go
and definitely be protecting your skin as much as you need to.
The next thing I want to touch on is, application.
So you want to make sure you're applying your sunscreen
at least 20 minutes before you leave the house
or you go outdoors.
And also make sure that you're applying it
and reapplying it every 2 hours,
especially if you're outdoors and out in the sun.
Another thing you want to remember
is to hit all of those sneaky areas that tend to burn
without you realising like the tops of your ears,
the tops of your cheeks and your nose as well.
So once you keep these in mind
it becomes a little bit easier to find the right sunscreen.
So now we're going to get into the products
that are actually the best for each of your skin types.
So we're going to start with a sunscreen for dry skin
and this one has a 40 SPF
and protects you from UVA and UVB rays
and it's Biotique's Carrot Soothing Face Lotion sunscreen.
It has a really nice hydrating lotion formula
thats obviously going to be hydrating for your dry skin.
It acts a little like a moisturiser
but its also going to give you that
sun protection that you need.
It's preservative free,
so if you're someone who wants to stay away from chemicals
it's a great option.
And it has carrot seed extract
which is also going to prevent against premature ageing
that dry skin tends to be a little more prone to.
So this one is a really great one to try out for dry skin.
It does'nt leave that greasy texture
and it's also a really great base for your makeup.
So the next one we're going to talk about
is for oily skin.
This one has a 50 SPF
and it has UVA and UVB protection as well.
And this one is Neutrogena's Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen.
It's amazing for oily skin
because it has a really mattifying formula,
so it's going to give you the sun protection you need
but also keep your skin really matte.
Even on a hot sweaty day outside
you're not going to feel that sweaty sticky feeling on your face
and its not going to clog your pores
or cause you to break out either.
So its a great option for anyone with oily skin.
Next we're going to go into the sunscreen for combination skin.
And this one again has 50 SPF
and UVA and UVB protection like it should.
It's Lotus' UV Matte Sunscreen
and this one has a really really unique gel consistency
that I've actually never seen before.
It feels like a gel based moisturiser
and it absorbs into your skin really quickly.
It's also a little bit mattifying
so its going to prevent those oily shiny areas
from forming on your face.
But it's also really cooling and refreshing
so its going to hydrate the slightly drier areas of your face
since you do have combination skin
and you need to target both of those areas.
So the lotus one is great for combination skin
and again its another one that forms
a great makeup base as well.
Finally we're going to talk about a sunscreen
for sensitive skin.
This one again has 50 SPF
as well as UVA and UVB protection.
And it is Suncros' Aqua Lotion.
It's actually a dermat tested and recommended sunscreen
and its super super important and
a great product for sensitive skin
because it's not going to break you out,
its not going to clog your pores
and its not going to cause any irritation or harshness
which usually tends to happen when someone's using sunscreen.
So its a great option for sensitive skin
and as a bonus its also sweat resistant
and water resistant.
So those were all of our sunscreens for every single skin type
and I hope you guys enjoyed it
and find one that works best for you.
So until next time stay tuned and stay GLAMRS.