Sunscreen is Essential in Your Facial Care
If we are out in the sun we usually think of applying sunscreen. The face is one of the body areas that need the most protection, but we often just forget about it. The sun ages your skin since it breaks down the elastin and collagen in your skin. This leads to more wrinkles and who needs that?
In the past, sunscreens could be oily and not great for facial use. Luckily this is not the case today, since there are a lot of water-based choices available. Many sunscreens can be used on the body and face, but you can also find one that is made specifically for facial skin. Just make sure the product you select does protect you from both UVA and UVB rays.
Look for no-oil sunscreens and even no-scent products. Most people don’t want a sunscreen scent right on their nose where the smell will seem stronger. Zinc oxide is still an important ingredient, so check for that on the package, too.
You want an SPF of 30 to 50 for your face sunscreen. There are many gentle formulas on the market now, so even if you have sensitive skin you should be able to find something that works well and does not irritate your skin.
If you want to nourish your skin, look for a sunscreen with extra moisturizers and nutrients. You should not need to use a regular moisturizer when you are using a moisturizing sunscreen on your face. A sunscreen with moisturizer is good because the less layers on your skin, the less your face will be shiny.
Wash your face before applying to get rid or any excess oil on your face. Don’t use too much- a little bit does go a long way. For your face and neck area you should only need a nickel to quarter sized amount of cream.
Choose the right sunscreen for your face and you will have the protection you need with a light feeling you will love.