How to choose sunscreen? Six things you need to know

Many people with acne think that sunscreen will cause acne and make it worse, but it is not true. As long as you do the sunscreen right and well, applying sunscreen will not make acne worse. On the contrary, it will make acne go away faster!

How to choose sunscreen

Consider the following points when choosing sunscreen:

1. In order to prevent certain ingredients in sunscreen from aggravating acne, be sure to check whether there are acne-causing or allergenic ingredients in the sunscreen product before purchasing.

Be sure to read the packaging carefully when purchasing. Of course, if you feel uncomfortable while using it, stop using it immediately.
2. If you have acne-prone skin and do not need to go out for a long time, then the SPF of the sunscreen you buy does not need to be too high, an SPF between 15-30 is enough.

The higher the SPF, the higher the sunscreen content, which also means that the skin will bear a greater burden.

3. The most important thing for acne-prone skin is the texture of sunscreen products. It is best to choose a non-greasy and refreshing sunscreen product. It is best to try it before buying to get a better feel for it.

4. Does the sunscreen product contain anti-acne ingredients? Nowadays, many sunscreen products have added ingredients that can control oil or fade acne scars (such as cucurbitacin, L-ascorbic acid, green tea extract, etc.), which can better prevent and treat acne.

5. Physical sunscreen is more suitable for acne-prone skin than chemical sunscreen, because most physical sunscreens contain zinc oxide, and the zinc element in zinc oxide has the effect of controlling oil, anti-inflammatory and anti-acne, so it is beneficial for acne-prone skin to choose physical sunscreen.

6. How to remove sunscreen is a concern for many people with acne. In most cases, if the sunscreen you use is not waterproof or oil-proof, it can actually be washed off with an ordinary facial cleanser. If you are worried, you can use makeup remover first and then facial cleanser.

Generally speaking, acne-prone skin is not suitable for using long-lasting, waterproof and oil-proof makeup removers, as this will cause acne. Therefore, safe sunscreens can be removed with safe methods. There is no need to use makeup remover milk or makeup remover oil, as these may over-cleanse and aggravate acne.