Special Sun Protection: Top 3 Sunscreens for Dark Skin

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We’ve come a long way on the skincare journey. We went from ghost faces to sunscreen brands available everywhere. The market is saturated (a blessing and a curse) with products for dark skin, making it hard to choose the right one. Just because it doesn’t leave a white cast doesn’t mean it’s good for you.

Understand Your Skin Type

The first step in getting the appropriate sunscreen is to assess which category your skin falls in. Generally, the three categories are dry, oily, and a combination of both. Factors like weather, genes, and diet also affect your skin type.

You have oily skin if your face has a natural shine to it. Dry skin looks dull with no visible pores. In addition, dry skin is sensitive and prone to irritation. If you notice that you have a shiny T-zone and chin, with dry cheeks, you have this type of combination.

What Qualifies As Good Sunscreen

Find products with specific ingredients that target your needs. It’s easy to get confused when choosing sunscreen. Good reviews online don’t make it a good fit for you. Look out for special ingredients when buying skincare products.

Let’s Break Down Chemical and Mineral

Both types have the same effect. What varies is their ingredient components and how they work. Chemical sunscreens absorb ultraviolet (UV) light, convert it to thermal energy, and dissipate it from the body before it touches the skin. Mineral sunscreen, on the other hand, does not absorb UV light, but rather acts as a shield. The UV light reflects off the skin without making contact.

Must-Have Ingredients

Chemical products must contain avobenzone, oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, and homosalate. Mineral sunscreens must have zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Do not buy products with Alcohol Denat or Denatured Alcohol. This ingredient will dry up your skin.

Broad Spectrum

These products must target both UVA and UVB. Exposure to UVA causes premature skin aging, cancer, etc., while UVB causes skin burns, blisters, and skin cancer. Be sure the products you choose protect you from UVA and UVB.

Now that you understand all the terminology, here are three sunscreens that have all the qualities above and are great for dark skin:

EltaMD

EltaMD has an array of sunscreens ranging from SPF 40 to 50. EltaMD UV Clear Face is a great choice. It is SPF 46, broad spectrum, and lightweight. Another unique factor is that it incorporates both chemical and mineral ingredients.

Supergoop!

This brand never disappoints. The Supergoop Unseen is SPF 40, and is a broad-spectrum, chemical sunscreen. It definitely lives up to the name with its transparent and lightweight nature. The product is more suited for dry to combination skin because it gives an oily feel.

Colorescience

This brand also has a collection to choose from. The Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Flex comes out white, but the color changes as you rub it in. It is broad spectrum, SPF 50, and lightweight. This is a mineral sunscreen that doesn’t leave you with ghost face. It works for dry to combination skin.

Finally: Check How Your Skin Reacts

Although these products have worked for people with dark skin, pay attention to how your skin reacts. Stop using the product if you notice any discrepancies. The weather is also a factor that affects the skin, and because of how hydrating these products are, they’re worth trying as we approach colder seasons.

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Article originally written by Anna O.