We all have skin issues. Oily skin, sensitive skin — it’s horrible, but that doesn’t mean you have to skimp out on the number one product you should be using every day: sunscreens. The sun’s dark side, quantified: It is behind 80 percent of wrinkles and spots and is the primary cause of skin cancer. How can you enjoy a minute outdoors knowing that? Your sunscreen options are no longer limited to lotions and sprays.
Check them out.
Gel Sunscreen
Best for: Outdoor athletes and people with oily and/or dark skin (it goes on clear)
Skip If: You have dry or sensitive skin.
Why We Love It: Gel disappears into skin and won’t sweat off.
Try: Eucerin Sun Gel-Creme Oil Control Dry Touch Face SPF50+ (R 210) available at Dis-chem.
READ MORE: 6 Things We Bet You Never Knew About Your SPF
Mousse Sunscreen
Best for: Anyone who finds it tedious to rub on a cream
Skip If: You suck at putting on sufficient sunscreen—it’s tough for SPF slackers to gauge if they’ve used enough.
Why We Love It: It’s easy to cover large areas fast. Work in walnut- size amounts: one for the face, two for each arm, four each for the front and back of your torso.
Try: Heliocare 360 Airgel SPF50+ (R450) available at Dermastore.
READ MORE: Are You Wearing The Right Sunscreen For Your Skin Type?
Oil Sunscreen
Best for: Dark complexions (goes on clear) or dry skin (super hydrating)
Skip If: You have oily skin or an aversion to slick products.
Why We Love It: Oil gives you a glow— perfect for sundresses and backless tops.
Try: Vita Liberata Passionflower and Argan Dry Oil (R775) available at Retail Box.
