What Is The Difference Between Tinted Sunscreen And SPF
With high sun exposure this winter, everyone is looking to get sunscreen protection! But you can wonder and think, what is the difference between tinted sunscreen and untinted SPF? Well for one, the difference is in the tinting. And secondly, untinted sunscreen does not blend with your skin as well as tinted sunscreen does.
Tinted sunscreen has another advantage of protecting your skin from UV rays and blue light. It can also serve as a foundation on your skin so tinted sunscreens are the best according to most experts.
But why is it so? Let’s get down to the details of it below.
Highlights:
- Why Sunscreens
- Tinted Sunscreen
- Untinted Sunscreen
The summers are gone and the winters are upon us and so is the glaring sun. With enough smog, the sun doesn’t have much time to shine but even if it does, the skin is growing weaker with the pollution around us. Getting UV rays from the sunlight is the last thing you want. So, you think of getting sunscreen for yourself.
But that’s just the beginning because you realize there are all kinds of sunscreens in the market. And all the different skin care gurus suggest different sunscreens. So which one do you choose? The one that grows popular every day?
Surely you want to have a good sunscreen that not only protects your skin from the sun but gives your skin a glowing and refreshing look, and even moisturizes it.
But what goes on below the surface of the skin and what are the benefits of sunscreen? Let’s learn about them and why you should use them.
Why is SPF Sunscreen Good For Your Skin
The short answer is that your skin is vulnerable to damage from sun rays, especially UV rays, so the sunscreen protects your skin from painful sun burns, skin irritation, and even skin cancer! Now there are many cosmetic and beauty products that claim to have Sun Protection Factor (SPF). So, why not choose them and get multiple benefits with one product? Here’s why.
There are UV-A rays and UV-B rays that we can get exposed to. Now UV-A rays are stronger than UV-B rays. So much so that UV-A rays can go deep into your skin and break down cellular structures such as collagen and elastin. These two are responsible for holding the skin firm and elastic so with the breakdown of collagen and elastin, you can get wrinkles, fine lines, dehydration, and hyperpigmentation.
On the other hand, you have UV-B rays that are milder and stay on the surface level of the skin. But that doesn’t mean they will let you off the hook. They are responsible for skin burns and skin allergies.
To protect your skin from both of these UV rays, it is best to have a broad spectrum sunscreen.
There is often a misunderstanding that only UV rays can cause damage. The visible light on the blue end, often called blue light, is also responsible for skin problems among other factors. There are different colours in the sun light that we see. As you know, the rainbow shows all the coloured lights that form the sun light.
Among them, blue light has been known to cause pigment production and unfortunately, we now are more exposed to blue light than anyone ever was. The device screens of computers and mobiles have high amounts of blue light, and hence our skin is prone to pigmentation and even hyperpigmentation, even without going out in the sunlight.
We have our lives centered around all these digital devices and going out in the sun is also necessary for us. So, the best way to avoid blue light is to use the sunscreen before you are out in the sun. It is healthy for our skin and it protects your natural look in the long run.
Tinted Sunscreen
Now to get down to the point. Tinted sunscreen is a broad spectrum sunscreen based on minerals which also contains a blend of pigments in it, giving it the tint. These sunscreens allow you to match your skin tone so that you can look yourself while wearing sunscreen.
Some common minerals that are used in tinted sunscreens are
- Titanium oxide
- Zinc oxide
- Iron oxide
Iron oxides are especially effective against blue light and both types of UV rays as they block them.
Tinted mineral sunscreens have an edge over other mineral sunscreens because the untinted sunscreens leave a white cast or mark on your skin. You may have seen coastguards and lifeguards wearing the white sunscreen mask over their skin. That is the untinted sunscreen.
The active benefit of the tinted sunscreen with a broad spectrum SPF is that you maintain your natural look while being safe from the harmful UV rays and blue light. You get best sun protection as it reflects the sun rays back instead of absorbing them as chemical sunscreens do.
Untinted Sunscreen
Untinted or Non-tinted sunscreens come in a lot of variety and, as already discussed briefly, they are notorious for leaving white streaks on your face and arms. Many of the cosmetic products such as lip balms and make up products contain the untinted sunscreen to have an SPF while providing their primary benefits.
There are some good zinc oxide sunscreens that come in untinted form. Untinted sunscreens are not as effective as broad spectrum tinted sunscreens with mineral composition, unless they also have a mineral composition.
Best Tinted Sunscreens
Pinksoul brings you two the best tinted sunscreens made from organic goodness. These sunscreens are the best tinted sunscreens for oily skin as well as best tinted sunscreens for dry skin.
We have Sunny Day Gel Sunblock, with SPF 50. It is non-greasy, and protects your skin against UV-A and UV-B. With Aloe vera, Cucumbers, and Green Tea Extracts, your skin stays fresh on every sunny day and stays protected by this amazing sunscreen.
Flawless Tinted Sunscreen is a liquid mineral BB-cream to give you medium sun protection with SPF 50. It contains anti-oxidants to protect your skin from UV-A and UV-B rays and has anti-aging properties! That’s 2 in 1 sunscreen from you! And of course, this is made from natural ingredients as well!
Try them out and feel the difference!
Conclusion
So now you know that tinted sunscreens are definitely much better than untinted ones, even with same amount of SPF. To get the best tinted sunscreens in Pakistan, try out our Flawless Tinted Sunscreen and if you want a Gel sunblock, we have got you covered there too. We have the Sunny Day Gel Sunblock that gives you amazing sun protection in the form of gel! Give them a try and you will love them!