It goes without saying that when the sun's out, our sun cream is out too. However, it's important to make sure that SPF is included in your skincare routine the whole year through to make sure that you're protected all day erry day. We've picked the best sun cream for face and body that doesn't leave skin sticky, or leave white residue.
What Are We Using Protection For?
Understanding what the sun does to our skin can sound pretty complicated, but it's actually as easy as A, B, C. The sun emits 3 types of ultraviolet rays...
- UVC - You can basically ignore these guys. UVC rays can't even pass the the ozone layer, so they ain't a problem to us right now.
- UVB - These rays aren't the worst. They don't penetrate into your skin, but they do affect the surface of your skin. They're the ones that either burn or bronze you.
- UVA - These rays are the baddies. UVA rays penetrate deeper into your skin than the others, and can cause mutations within your skin cells which can lead to ageing and in some cases, skin caners.
So, UVB = Bronze or Burn, and UVA = Ageing... easy! SPF helps to block these rays and stop them penetrating and affecting our skin.
Best Sun Cream 2019
- Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield SPF30
- theBalm Balmshelter Tinted Moisturiser SPF18
- Bourjois City Radiance Foundation
- Garnier Ambre Solaire Clear Protect Sun Cream Spray SPF 20
- Lanolips Lip Ointment SPF30
- Phyto Phytoplage Original Sun Oil Limited Edition
- Kérastase Soleil Masque UV Defense Active
- Ultrasun SPF 30 Face Sun Lotion
- Piz Buin Tan & Protect Tan Accelerating Oil Spray - High SPF30
- Lancaster Sun Sport Cooling Invisible Body Mist SPF30
Now you know the best sun cream, it’s time to use protection.
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