Finding the SPF that's right for your skin type can take a little time, and we know this can be especially true if you have acne-prone skin. We understand how much of a pain and just how truly scary it can be to put sunscreen on your delicate skin and hope that it doesn’t cause another series of breakouts that will take a significant time to go away.
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However, simply not wearing sunscreen isn’t an option. “Foregoing sunscreen can lead to premature aging and skin cancer from the accumulation UVA and UVB damage,” notes Anna Guanche, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at the Bella Skin Institute in Calabasas, California. “In addition, not wearing sunscreen could lead to worsening conditions of the skin, such as melasma, photo damage, wrinkles and brown spots.”
Thankfully, there are plenty of sunscreen options out there that can protect your skin fro the sun’s rays without clogging your pores — and we’re here to help you find them!
Choose non-comedogenic formulas
Firstly, Guanche says that the most important thing is to to seek products that are non-comedogenic. Non-comedogenic means a product is free of pore-clogging oils and has passed a lab-performed patch test to confirm it does not cause comedones (whiteheads or blackheads). Because of this, it is less likely to cause breakouts from clogged pores, hair follicles or sweat glands. Some non-comedogenic Supergoop! products include our #1 bestselling Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40, and its mineral counterpart, Mineral Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40.
Use a face formula
Guanche also recommends keeping sunscreen that’s intended for body use separated from sunscreen that’s formulated specifically for the face, which can be more sensitive. She says, “Usually, the body sunscreens are heavier than the lighter-formulated sunscreens for the face. Also, a lot of times the facial sunscreens will be non-comedogenic or oil-free and the body ones are not.”
Consider your skincare routine
That’s right; your entire skincare regimen matters. “You always want to apply sunscreen to a clean face in the morning, and in the evening it’s super important to wash everything off. Guanche says, “At the end of the day, it is best to cleanse thoroughly to ensure the sunscreen is washed out of your pores.”
To conclude
Sunscreen innovation has come so far and we’re lucky enough to have access to fantastic SPF formulas for every skin type — including acne-prone skin. We hope this post has helped you find the SPF that’s right for you, but if you need more of a helping hand, feel free to reach out to our Customer Experience team!
