Protecting your skin from the sun is an essential part of your everyday routine of skin care. According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, one should apply one ounce of sunscreen (about the size of a shot glass) to the face and body about 30 minutes before going outside and reapply every two hours and immediately after swimming or sweating. Sunscreen comes in two main types of active ingredients : chemical and physical. For babies, Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Lotion is a great option since it is safe on delicate skin, fragrance-free, paraben-free, offers SPF 50+ broad-spectrum coverage with zinc oxide, and the bottle and cap change color when exposed to UV light. If you're looking for a quality water-resistant sunblock, EltaMD UV Sport sunscreen lotion is recommended as it provides broad spectrum coverage with SPF50 and is water resistant up to 80 minutes. For a splurge-worthy mineral sunscreen, SkinCeuticals sunscreen is worth the money as it contains both zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to provide broad-spectrum SPF 50+ protection while also improving overall skin tone and radiance.
When it comes to face sunscreen the NYC dermatologist Dr. Hadley King, Celebrity Makeup Artist Jeannia Robinette, Beverly Hills cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Mariana Vergara, master esthetician Nicole Caroline and NYC dermatologist Dr. Dr. Joshua Zeichner recommend all skin types specific products. These include ISDIN Eryfotona Mineral Sunscreen, Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen, Baby Bum Mineral Sunscreen, EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 Sunscreen, EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40, Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick, Babo Botanical’s Baby Skin Mineral Sunscreen Sheer and Gentle Lotion, COOLA Organic Tinted Lip Balm with SPF 30 and Ko
Tinted moisturizers are great for those who want a "no makeup" makeup look. Celebrity makeup artists and experts have recommended products from a range of price points, ideal for a variety of skin types including oily, dry and sensitive skin, as well as anti-aging formulas. These include EltaMD UV Daily Tinted Broad Spectrum SPF 40, Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen, Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer, Kosas Tinted Face Oil, Iris & Romeo Best Skin Days, IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream, NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer, Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint, Saie Slip Tint, Alastin Skincare HydraT All of these products are lightweight, easy to blend in and provide light coverage for a unified, healthy look without looking cakey. Key ingredients in some of these products include avocado oil, meadow-foam oil, red raspberry oil, jojoba oil, camellia seed oil, rose-hip seed oil, vitamin C, French Polynesian kopara, hyaluronic acid, licorice root extract, zinc oxide, pansy flower and squalane.
From babies to adults, there is a wide range of sunscreens and tinted moisturizers that can help protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun and keep it looking healthy and young. It is important to always apply sunscreen to your entire body before going outside and reapply every two hours and immediately after swimming or sweating. It is also important to seek shade, wear UPF clothing, wide-brimmed hats and UV-blocking sunglasses, along with using your sunscreen. With the right products you can keep your skin safe while also looking and feeling your best.