Sunscreen is by far the most important part of any skincare routine.
You can do nothing else for your skin but wear sunscreen and it will still give you amazing skin for years and years.
The reason is because most of what we consider ‘aging’ (wrinkles, fine lines, etc) are a result of sun damage.
There’s a famous saying:
Any wrinkles acquired under the age of 40, is a result of sun damage
Not sure how true that is, but the effectiveness of sun block has been researched a ton and there is no doubt that if you want great skin as you get older, you need a strong, high quality sunscreen.
The Best Sunscreen Is The One That You Will Use
Consistency. It’s whats needed to get the full benefits of sunscreen.
You need to make it a habit to apply sunscreen every day, like brushing your teeth.
One day, you will wake up at 50 years old, looking like you’re 30 and will thank yourself for acquiring this habit.
Finding the right sunscreen might take a bit of work. Some might feel too greasy, leave a white cast, have a smell you don’t like, etc.
The key is to keep experimenting until you find something that works for you and you know you will use every day.
Here is my list of the best sunscreen for anti-aging:
Australian Gold Tinted Sunscreen
- PROS
- SPF 50
- Mineral Lotion
- Designed for sensitive skin (gentle)
- Won’t clog pores
- Fragrance free
- Protects against both UVA and UVB
- Water Resistant up to 80 minutes
- Non-greasy
- Tinted
- Doesn’t exaggerate pores and fine lines
- CONS
- Drying For Some Skin Types
Neutrogena HydroBoost Sunscreen
- PROS
- SPF 50
- Protects against both UVA & UVB
- Light and refreshing to use
- Non-greasy
- Hydrating for skin if sunscreen usually dries you out
- No white cast
- CONS
- Has a slight scent some people will not like
Etude House Sun Milk
- PROS
- SPF 50
- Mineral based
- Non-greasy
- Korean Made
- Thin and Liquid (Easy to spread)
- Matte finish
- CONS
- Mild Scent
- Dries out skin
La Roche-Posay Sunscreen
- PROS
- SPF 60
- Protects against both UVA/UVB
- Water resistant (up to 80 mins)
- Easy to reapply
- Non-comedogenic (Won’t clog pores)
- Fragrance-free
- Sensitive skin tested
- Non-greasy
- Amazing protection
Cetaphil Daily Moisturizer + Sunscreen
- PROS
- SPF 50
- Hydrating for skin (8 hours+)
- Formulated for face skin
- Fragrance free
- Won’t clog pores
- Wide spectrum protection (UVA/UVB)
- Gentle (Perfect for sensitive skin)
- Great for dry skin (Hydrating!)
- CONS
- Heavy and Greasy for some