The Best Sunscreens for your Face
Wearing sunscreen is our number one skin care tip.
Sunscreens come in varying formulas so there is most certainly one to suit you. Physical sunscreens provide a physical barrier on the skin that reflects dangerous UV rays. Look out for the most commonly found ingredients like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. Chemical sunscreens contain chemicals, which interact with and absorb ultraviolet energy. Both are effective at protecting your skin from UVAs and UVBs.
We recommend applying between ½ and 1 teaspoon of sunscreen on your face every morning. If you have any left over, apply the sunscreen to the back of your neck and hands. We also suggest re-applying sunscreen throughout the day to really protect your skin.
Why wear sunscreen?
Sun Protection
One of the most notable benefits of sunscreen is that it protects your skin against the sun's broad spectrum of harmful UV rays. Even the mildest of sunburns can have damaging effects so it is important to protect your skin at all times.
Sunscreen is just that.. a screen to protect your skin against the sun. It minimises the penetration of UV rays with its SPF shield.
Reduce Cancer Risk
Melanoma. That scary word we never want to find ourselves in battle with. Fortunately, sunscreen is very effective in reducing the risk of developing a variety of skin cancers. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer known to be extremely aggressive and can even be life-threatening. It is essential to educate from an early age so get your kids into the habit of applying sunscreen!
Sunscreen Helps Protect Against Ageing Skin
Who doesn’t want youthful, radiant, and healthy-looking skin? Overexposure to sunlight can increase the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and you need to be starting young to protect rather than regret! Using sunscreen can help defend against the harmful effects of premature aging and long-lasting damage.
Create An Even Complexion
Using sunscreen on your face and neck helps to keep your complexion even. Sun damage is one of the many causes of uneven skin tones and pigmentation so keep the sunscreen handy.
Healthy Skin
Keep the skin's appearance and function strong by applying sunscreen to protect the skin's proteins and keratin.
The Best Sunscreens
Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF 50 (Hydrating or Mattifying)
Ultraceuticals’ best-selling, hydrating, non-whitening, and lightweight formula protects the skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays to help prevent the skin from premature ageing.
Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF 30
Ultraceuticals’ broad Spectrum sun protection, ideal for everyday use. It has a fast absorbing and non-whitening, and comes in different formulas for oilier complexions, drier skin types and a sheer tint for providing a hint of colour.
We recommend pairing your Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturiser with Ultraceuticals’ Ultra Protective Antioxidant Complex. It is an advanced serum formulated with a powerful complex of antioxidants including Silymarin (Milk Thistle), Vitamin C derivative, Vitamin E, and Ferulic Acid that help protect against non-UV environmental stressors.
SheerZinc SPF 30 is a sunscreen that not only softens signs of aging but also has a restorative effect on your skin’s previous sun exposure. This 100% physical sunscreen is light enough to wear under makeup and harnesses the power of zinc oxide to guard and protect your skin; this mineral based sunscreen absorbs quickly, working to elegantly shelter your skin. This sunscreen also comes in Tinted Nude, Sunkissed and Tan.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Broadspectrum SPF 30
A lightweight, mineral powder with SPF protection which comes in four shades.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Very Water Resistant Powder Sun Protection SPF 50
This sunscreen provides sheer coverage to even out your complexion and protect against the sun’s harmful rays. Red seaweed extract, full of minerals, vitamins and amino acids, keep the skin healthy and radiant. The easy-to-use dispensing brush makes re-application easy and keeps powder secure to prevent messes inside your purse or makeup bag.
Need some help choosing the best sunscreen? Book a free no-obligation skin consultation (valued at $55!) with us for an in depth assessment of your skin and a recommended prescription of products and treatments.
Equipoise is an Auckland skin care clinic specialising in providing real solutions to improving your skin and appearance. We look forward to meeting you!