Finding the best SPF for your face is key to creating and maintaining healthy skin, while fending off the signs of premature ageing. As any dermatologist will tell you, SPF helps block the harmful effects of the sun’s UVA and UVB rays, which wreak havoc on the health of our skin and its cells. In fact, we can prevent 80 per cent of skin ageing just by using sun protection for the face daily. Not using a good sunscreen every day can result in decreased collagen and elasticity, pigmentation, fine lines and laxity, not to mention an increased risk of skin cancer.
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In the old days, the formulas of sun protection for the face weren’t always the easiest to use. Many felt heavy, sticky or clogged pores, while others left a white or ashy cast on darker skin tones. However, with the SPF market booming – the (growing) global sun protection market is valued at a cool $12.2 billion this year – we are now privy to a wealth of different options, most of which sit well under make-up, feel like skincare and contain nourishing skincare ingredients to improve the skin each day. Far from feeling like a chore, applying an SPF now is a pleasure, so – rain or shine – there are few reasons not to wear it.
What to look for in a good SPF? Look for formulas that have both UVA and UVB protection (find out more about sun protection here), a minimum of SPF 30, and added ingredients that suit your skin’s specific needs.
