As years go by and sun awareness gets more widespread, sun protection is taking on more innovative forms. The aim is to make it easier and more comfortable for you to use, but not only that. A product with comfortable wear and feel is more likely to fit into your skincare routine without causing breakouts or skin imperfections. Finding the right sun protection will encourage you to apply it with the best frequency and help you feel good while your skin is getting protected. Here are the different formats and textures to help you choose the perfect product for your skin.
Sunscreens for your Face
Your face care routine changes as your skin goes through different phases, and you might opt for different moisturizers depending on the time of year. Adding sun protection is essential for avoiding premature ageing and sun damage that could lead to health problems. Since your face is constantly exposed to the elements, you need to find the perfect product that can be used daily or more frequently if necessary.
La Roche Posay’s Anthelios Shaka technology offers an ultra-light fluid with an SPF of 50+. This product is excellent for oily skin as it has an invisible, bare-skin, non-oily finish for that barely-there feeling that some prefer. The tinted version offers some coverage so that skin tones are balanced.
If you’d rather stick to your make-up routine without changing your coverage foundation, the Anthelios Invisible Mist is more suitable for you. This can be applied over make-up as a spray with an anti-eye stinging formula. The invisible matt finish makes it great for normal, combination, and oily skins.
The Capital Soleil range from Vichy, offers Dry Touch creams for normal / combination to oily skin or normal to dry skin. These creams that dry with a matt finish offer SPF 50+ and are available in tinted forms. The Capital Soleil range includes specialist creams that decrease the need for layering with other products. The Anti-Dark Spots 3-in-1 tinted cream evens and corrects the skin while protecting it from further damage from the sun. The Anti-Ageing 3-in-1 Anti-Oxidant Care Cream reduces the appearance of wrinkles while improving elasticity and radiance.
Sunscreens for your Body
Ever since sun protection started being used, textures and formats have significantly improved. We now have a range of innovative formats to choose from according to our preferences and circumstances. It’s one thing if you’re buying a large bottle for your beach holiday, and another if you’re catering for a large family.
The Anthelios Shaka technology is also available in the body range and offers easy application. The kids’ formula allows you to quickly spray their body in any direction, even if they cannot sit still for long enough. The ultra-light texture improves the comfort of wear even as you re-apply.
The Anthelios Wet Skin Gel is the more water-resistant formula that you can apply straight onto wet as well as dry skin. This is perfect for those sweltering days when you don’t want to wait too long before re-applying after a swim. This is also available for kids.
The Solar Protective Waters offered by the Capital Soleil range are biphasic formulas in two options. The Hydrating Water with SPF50 contains Hyaluronic Acid to restores and maintains moisture. The Enhanced Tan SPF30 version contains Beta Carotene for an even and radiant bronzing.
Eco-Conscious Sunscreen Options
Do you ever think of how many bottles you use over the year and how this affects the environment? Then these are the formulas for you. For the first time, La Roche-Posay and Vichy have released eco-friendly formulas and packaging. These products contain 45% less plastic so that each of us can start doing our part for the environment. You don’t need to sacrifice any of the benefits when using these formulas – they offer an SPF 50+ while hydrating the skin.
Finally, don’t forget that you need a complete application to keep your entire body safe. Apply sun protection lip balm, and don’t forget your ears and the top of your hands and feet. The sun will be at its hottest between 11 am and 3 pm; avoid excessive sun exposure during this time and cover up with a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses whenever possible. Keeping your body safe in the sun does not mean that you need to forgo comfort. Find the right product for you – there’s lots to choose from!
