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In case you didn’t know it, today is National Sunscreen Day. Yes, a day to remember & reapply your sunscreen because we don’t want sun’s harmful UV rays to cause us a whole lot of problems, including early signs of ageing, hyperpigmentation, burns and skin cancer, of course. If there’s only one thing you do as part of your skincare routine, please let it be applying your sunscreen every single day, and then reapplying it every few hours. No matter what season, sunscreen is always essential.
Though it doesn’t beg any kind of repetition, here’s a list of reasons why:
Prevents sunburn
Slows premature signs of ageing like wrinkles, dark spots & uneven skin tone
Prevents hyperpigmentation
Protects the skin barrier
Reduces the risk of skin cancer
Here are a few things to check before you buy any sunscreen:
It should be SPF 30 or more
It should provide broad spectrum coverage (so that it can protect from UVA & UVB rays)
It’s water & sweat resistant
Apply your sunscreen 15-20 minutes before stepping out, and reapply it every two hours.
For people with oily skin, water and/or gel-based sunscreens are ideal. If you have sensitive skin, mineral sunscreens are best to avoid triggering the skin.
Also, just because you have a darker skin tone, doesn’t mean you don’t need sunscreen. It’s a common myth that should be busted right away – darker skin too needs sun protection too because your skin could get damaged by UV rays.
Here's our selection of some of the best sunscreens available in the market. Happy shopping!