Every day you hear how the sun is becoming ruthless day by day. Skin cancer is on the rise because of exposure to dangerous levels of UV rays. And there is a high alert about sunscreens having ingredients that can cause everlasting damage to the skin. There have been findings in some sunblocks that contain carcinogenic chemicals. And in the midst of all this, you are stranded in your grocery mart over which sunblock to buy.

It can be a headscratcher but don’t ditch the idea of using sunblock. Dermatologists recommend using sunscreen creams. Even companies like Johnson & Johnson have used the wrong ingredients and quickly moved to safer options when their ingredients showed more harm than good. They used benzene in their spray sunscreens which can even lead to leukemia. But skin care brands learn from their mistakes and correct them swiftly.

It is often said that a higher SPF is better. Going up from 30 SPF is definitely good for your skin. And while you use sunblock, make sure to reuse it after every two or three hours.

Learning About Sunscreens:

Sunscreen has two types in broad terms. Either a sunscreen is chemical based or a physical based. Chemical sunscreens absorb the UV rays before they get to the skin and then release them back. Physical sunscreens actively reflect the UV rays away from the skin physically.

Chemical sunscreens usually have avobenzone, oxybenzone, and octinoxate. While physical sunscreens consist of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. It is worth knowing what these both sunscreens do. Some sunscreens are water or sweat resistant too. But such sunscreens are found to be the cause of clogged skin pores.

Physical sunscreens are often gentler and more moisturizing. Physical sunscreens rely on minerals to stay on top of the skin and reflect the sunrays physically. The chemical sunscreens get absorbed into the skin but physical ones make a cast over the skin because they can’t be absorbed.

Oily / Acne Prone / Sensitive Skin:

It feels really odd to sum up these types of skin all together but the sunscreens that these three types can use are similar. For oily, acne prone, and sensitive skin, you should definitely use physical or mineral sunscreen.

For such types of skin, it is necessary to have an oil free formula. If you have a severe acne problem and are undergoing a treatment such as doxycycline and Accutane medications or a topical treatment like tretinoin, you should have a higher SPF sunblock. Such treatments can leave your skin vulnerable and need to be balanced with a high SPF sunblock that keeps your skin from any photodamage.

Dry skin:

Dry skin is unusually pesky. You get flakes, and itches and your skin looks dull all the time. For such a skin, you should choose a sunscreen that has extra ingredients, especially ceramides, or hyaluronic acid. Or if you want to experiment, you can just take any sunscreen and layer it over your moisturizer. Just make sure that the moisturizer dries down before you apply the sunscreen on your skin. This is a rule of thumb whenever you have to mix two products.

Dark skin:

For all of you with dark skin, mineral sunscreen is a no-go area. Mineral sunscreen does not get absorbed and leaves a white chalk-like cast on your skin that can make your skin look worse. If you dislike chemical sunscreens or have any other problem with them, you can use tinted mineral sunscreen instead.

The tinted mineral sunscreen can help blend in with your dark skin. Darker skin does not exempt you from sunscreen. You have to apply it to your skin to stay safe from UV rays. Yes, darker skin is at lower risk of damage but sun damage can come in many forms, such as fine lines, age spots, wrinkles, and rough skin texture. And skin cancer is always there, even with darker skin.

No Sprays or Sticks:

Sunscreen creams are superior to sprays and sticks. The creams can reach into all corners of your skin, leaving no place vulnerable. However, sprays and sticks do not have the same area of effect. A lotion or a cream is definitely much better than sunblock sprays and sticks. If you love to carry spray and stick sunscreen, you can use them for reapplication but once at the start of the day, you have to use a lotion or cream application.

Organic:

Organic sunscreens are much, much better than their synthetic counterparts. The goodness of nature can never go without any benefit. The natural beauty goes all the way and never disappoints. But make sure you know what ingredients are in your organic sunscreen. For example, our Flawless tinted sunblock and Sunny Day gel block are safe for all kinds of skin and deliver the best protection against sun rays and UV rays.

Conclusion:

When it comes to sunscreen, many people get confused about the right sunblock for your skin. But here we explained how sunscreens work and which skins can benefit from them. Some skins like acne prone and oily skins can only be safe with mineral sunscreen. But other skin types work better with chemical based. But our Pinksoul’s Sunny day gel sunblock and Flawless tinted sunblock work perfectly with the enrichment of organic ingredients.