Top 5 Sunscreens for All Skin Types

Whether it is summer, winter or any season of the year and we are going to school/college/office or even heading out to the local grocery shop in the neighbourhood, we end up spending a lot of time in the sun. In a tropical country like India, exposure to strong sunlight makes your skin feel irritated, red and patchy and make it tanned once you return home. Long-term exposure can lead to skin ageing, skin dryness and even skin cancer in worst cases.

To prevent your skin from the sun damage and sun tan and to preserve its natural glow and health, it is essential to use a quality sunscreen with an SPF level between 30-50 to ensure good coverage from ultraviolet rays of the sun. Now you must be wondering what the word SPF means and what does these numbers written beside it represents. Well SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and the number written beside it represents how well the sunscreen protect the skin from sun damage. SPF 30 protects you from around 96.7 % of UVB rays while SPF 50 protects you from around 98 % of UVB rays, anything beyond SPF 50 makes very less difference in terms of protection from the risk of sun damage and no sunscreen can give 100% protection from UVB rays, but we need to protect our skin from sun's damage as much we can.

Among a lot of products available in the market you might feel confused about which product to buy. So we are here to help you out in finding out the best sunscreen as per your skin concern, needs and budget .Here is the comprehensive list of some of the best and most widely used sunscreens that you can find.

1. DR. Sheth's Ceramide and Vitamin C Sunscreen

The Dr. sheth's Ceramide and Vitamin C sunscreen has SPF 50 PA+++ is specially formulated for Indian skin that comes with board spectrum protection from UV rays. It not only acts as a shield against pollution but also protects the skin from the damaging blue light. It has active ingredients like ceramides that helps to strengthens the weak skin barrier, Vitamin C that helps repair skin damage by preventing the micro pigmentation and Hyaluronic acid that moisturizes and gives the sunscreen a nourishing yet non-sticky texture. It is perfect for sensitive Indian skin. This sunscreen not only protects your skin from harmful UV rays and sun damage but also using a good SPF like this helps prevent fine lines and wrinkles too.

It is 100% vegan, non toxic, dermatologically tested, Paraben free and Sulphate free. It leaves no white cast after applying. Apply it 15 minutes before you leave the house and after 15-20 minutes you can leave the house to go out in the sun. It will not make your skin greasy and oily that makes it suitable for daily usage.

This product retails for INR 499 for a quantity of 50 gm but you can always get it on a discounted price on various sales going on different sites.

2. Aqualogica Glow+ Dewy Sunscreen

The Aqualogica Glow + Dewy Sunscreen has SPF 50 PA+++ that protects the skin from UV rays and blue light. it prevents sun tanning and makes skin glow and makes it dewy. It has hydrating, lightweight and non- sticky texture. It is suitable for all skin types and work well on skin concerns like dull skin, pigmentation, dark spots and uneven skin tone. It has active ingredients like Papaya, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C that adds a radiant glow to your skin, making it hydrated and bright from within. It has unique water lock technology that locks the moisture in the skin and gives you deep & intense hydration.

It is 100% vegan, non toxic, dermatologically tested, and free from nasty chemicals. It leaves no white cast after applying. Apply it 15 minutes before you leave the house and after 15-20 minutes you can leave the house to go out in the sun. It will not make your skin greasy and oily that makes it suitable for daily usage. Aqualogica Sunscreens come in two more variants that are Radiance+ Dewy and Hydrate+ Dewy sunscreens, these are also equally good. You can choose the glow + dewy one if you want a subtle glow on your skin after applying the sunscreen, if you want a radiant skin you can go for radiant + dewy sunscreen and likewise if you want more hydration then you can go with hydrate +dewy sunscreen.

This product and the other two variants of this sunscreen retails for INR 399 for a quantity of 50 ml but you can always get them on a discounted price on various sales going on different sites.

3. Neutrogena Ultrasheer Dry touch Sun block

The Neutrogena Ultrasheer Dry touch Sun block comes with SPF 50 PA+++ and has helioplex technology which offers powerful protection against sun damage and leaves your skin with weightless invisible feel. It gives the skin a non shiny finish, matte finish that feels so clean and ultralight. It is PABA free and non comedogenic so it will not clog pores and reduces the chance of getting any breakouts. This sunscreen is waterproof , sweatproof and resists rub off.

It is dermatologically tested and free from nasty chemicals. It leaves no white cast after applying. Apply it 15 minutes before you leave the house and after 15-20 minutes you can leave the house to go out in the sun. It will not make your skin greasy and oily that makes it suitable for daily usage.

This product retails for INR 260 for a quantity of 30 ml but you can always get them on a discounted price on various sales going on different sites.

4. The derma co 1% hyaluronic acid sunscreen aqua gel

The derma co 1% hyaluronic acid sunscreen aqua gel comes with SPF 50 and PA ++++ that guards your skin from UV damage and blue light too. It is superlight weight, non greasy and dissolves like water. It has a effective combination of active ingredients like Vitamin E and Hyaluronic acid that helps fight sun damage , while also reduce fine lines, wrinkles and makes your skin soft like butter. It is suitable for all skin types and works well on skin concerns like tanned skin, pigmentation and uneven skin tone. It is non sticky and gives non oily matte finish.

It is dermatologically tested ,fragrance free and also free from nasty chemicals. It leaves no white cast after applying. Apply it 15 minutes before you leave the house and after 15-20 minutes you can leave the house to go out in the sun. It will not make your skin greasy and oily that makes it suitable for daily usage.

This product retails for INR 499 for a quantity of 50 gm but you can always get them on a discounted price on various sales going on different sites.

5. Minimalist SPF 50 PA++++ Sunscreen

The Minimalist SPF 50 PA++++ Sunscreen is a multi vitamin, light weight moisturizer met sunscreen that protects the skin from UV rays and hydrates it well too. It has a very light texture that spreads really well and disappears in the skin leaving a natural , moisturized non shiny look. It is a photostable sunscreen that gives you more efficient and prolonged protection from UV rays. It is loaded with Vitamin A, B3, B5, E and F that helps repair the skin, minimize sun damage and nourish, sooths and hydrates the skin. It is a hybrid sunscreen having ph between 5.7-6.7. It is suitable for all skin types .

It is dermatologically tested ,fragrance free , silicon free and oil free. It gets spread easily like a light weight moisturizer and leaves no white cast after applying. Apply it 15 minutes before you leave the house and after 15-20 minutes you can leave the house to go out in the sun. It will not make your skin greasy and oily that makes it suitable for daily usage.

This product retails for INR 399 for a quantity of 50 gm but you can always get them on a discounted price on various sales going on different sites.

Here we have provided you some of the best sunscreen available in the market. You can choose one of them as per your skin type and budget. Applying a sunscreen is a must even when you are not going out but staying at home because sun light and UV rays are everywhere that can damage our skin. So choose a quality sunscreen and give your skin a good protection shield from being damaged and enjoy that smooth and bright skin.