Us Aussies may get a good deal when it comes to sun and surf, but even when the sun is tucked safely behind the clouds, putting on plenty of SPF is a must whether it’s beaming sunshine or drizzly and miserable out. While Korea and Japan have been into the SPF-year-round trend for years, we’ve only just caught on to how valuable sunscreen can be any day of the year.
Why should you use sunscreen when it’s not sunny, and what kind of SPF should you be looking out for? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Read on to find out more about the best sunscreen for face use, as well as the best sunscreen for hair. Yes, you heard us right – your hair needs protection from those sun rays too.
Why do I need sunscreen?
When we’re little, we’re taught that sunscreen is a must when you’re off to the beach or spending the day out in sunny weather. But as for the rest of the year, SPF is barely a consideration for most Aussies. But, in fact, wearing sunscreen every day has way more benefits than leaving it out of your routine. Makeup companies have even caught onto it, with much of your favourite tinted moisturisers and foundations now including SPF in some form or other.
There is an obvious reason to wear sunscreen to keep your skin healthy and prevent cancer. UV rays can be really damaging, especially in the Australian climate. But beyond that, wearing sunscreen also does wonders for your complexion. Fewer wrinkles, fewer laughter lines, and a youthful complexion are all great reasons to invest in some sunscreen today. There’s a reason that Korean skincare has SPF as one of its holy grails, after all.
What sunscreen do I need?
So, now you know you should be applying sunscreen year-round – but what is the best sunscreen for your face, and the rest of your body? Here are our top recommendations for the sunscreen you need to use every day:
The best sunscreen for face
Traditional body sunscreen can be clogging and a little too oily for the average complexion. But that’s where face sunscreen for sensitive skin comes in, protecting without giving you unsightly blemishes in the process.
Skinstitut Age Defence SPF 50+ 75ml is a great broad-spectrum sunscreen to start with, protecting against UVA and UVB for a younger-looking face.
Next up is COSRX Aloe Soothing SPF50 PA+++ Sun Cream 50ml, a Korean brand sunscreen that soothes and smooths the skin effortlessly, and works perfectly under makeup. If you’re already a fan of Dermalogica, then their Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 might fall into your cart, with long-lasting hydrating and anti-ageing properties.
If you already struggle with blemish-prone skin, asap moisturising daily defence SPF50+ does all the protection with none of the clogging. It even includes niacinamide and zinc for an even, clear complexion. SPF and spot treatment in one? Now that’s efficient.
The best SPF for hair
Not only does your skin get damaged by those harmful UV rays, but your locks can suffer too. System Professional Solar Sun Oil is an SPF for hair specifically designed for a purpose. Designed to protect against salt, sun and chlorine, this oil-enriched formula contains keratin to make your tresses beautifully healthy. Wearing a hat can also help to keep your hair free from the sun’s rays, but we’d always recommend adding a protective sunscreen for hair to keep it healthier and happier.
Sunscreen everywhere else
When it comes to spending time outside, your face is getting the most exposure to the sun – but what about the rest of your body? We’d always recommend an SPF50 or more sunscreen for any exposed body parts. Applying sunscreen is a must if that’s just your hands and feet or your exposed arms and legs. And don’t forget to reapply too, because a whole day in the sun will soon wear that protection away in the first few hours.
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