Do you wear sunscreen everyday? If the answer is a no, or a sometimes, then it’s time to rethink your current skincare regime. The sun is the single biggest cause of premature ageing (not to mention more serious consequences like skin cancer), and it’s so easy to take action in protecting your skin against UV rays. Keep reading to find out why you should be wearing a facial sunscreen every day and our favourite sun lotions to try in 2022.
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5 Reasons to Wear Face Sunscreen
It is incredibly important to wear a face sunscreen every single day. The UV index changes throughout the day, so whilst you might leave the house when the UV is low, by midday it could be 3 or even more. If you work indoors and aren’t spending much time outside you might be tempted to skip the SPF too. We hate to break it to you, but UV rays can penetrate windows (car windows included), so unless you’re working in total darkness with the curtains drawn, it’s a good idea to slather on the sunscreen.
1. Protect your skin from fine lines and wrinkles
The sun is the single biggest cause of premature ageing. The reason? UV rays penetrate the skin and underlying connective tissue which leads to the development of fine lines and wrinkles. It doesn’t happen overnight, but builds up over time with a cumulative effect. For this reason, it’s really important to wear sun protection every single day to keep your skin looking young for longer.
2. Protect yourself from skin cancer
A much more serious side effect from the sun is the development of skin cancer. UVB rays are responsible for sunburn which can ultimately lead to skin cancer down the track if the skin cells remain abnormal. Given the overwhelming majority of skin cancer is caused by the sun, it’s especially important to wear a daily SPF 50 to keep yourself protected.
3. Avoid breakouts with a specific facial sunscreen
Have you ever had breakouts after wearing sunscreen on your face? This can be part of the reason why people avoid applying a daily sunscreen. Body sun lotion can be pretty thick and known for clogging pores, which is why it’s important to invest in a proper facial sunscreen. Choose from matte sunscreen if you’ve got an oily skin type, or zinc sunscreen if you’re sensitive.
4. Keep makeup from splitting by using a facial sunscreen
Ever been left with white cast or your makeup splitting after using a facial sunscreen? Tip, use a face sunscreen on your facial skin and not a body sunscreen to avoid this. There are so many great facial sunscreens on the market now designed to work well under your makeup and serve almost as a primer, prepping your skin perfectly for foundation. We particularly love the best sunscreen for your face by Ultra Violette- it never splits under makeup!
5. Keep skin hydrated
Finally, another great benefit of wearing a specific facial sunscreen is that they’re often packed with gorgeous skin-sweetening ingredients besides just SPF protection! Depending on the brand and formula you choose, you can find face sunscreens loaded up with hydrating ingredients like Pentavitin and other skin nourishing goodness, which gives you even more out of your regular SPF.
Inspired to start wearing a daily facial SPF? Let us know your favourite face sunscreens and remember to apply every single day, no matter the UV index.