6 Skin types: Know the sunscreen that fits best to your skin

Sunscreen is the most essential thing that every person needs to protect themselves from the harmful sun rays. In today's time, this skincare product becomes more important as innovative new forms of broad-spectrum sunscreens also protect us from pollutants, blue light and detrimental heat waves. 

But, in search of this protectant, we forget something most vital and that is our skin type. Choosing skin care essentials according to skin type is very important for right skincare. Otherwise, your skin can face problems like dryness, extreme tacky skin, acne, irritation or inflammation. 

This rule is also applied while choosing sunscreens. So let’s see what type of sunscreen suits on which skin type:

Oily Skin Type

Oily skin is hard to tackle. The application of any product can make your skin greasy or tacky. 

For oily skin types, water or gel-based broad-spectrum sunscreen is best. You can also choose the sunscreens that provide the matte look. Matte finish sunscreens are specially designed for people with oily skin. It helps to soak the excess oil on the skin, calm the sebaceous glands and you can safely roam under the sun for long hours without being greasy or tacky. 

Acne-Prone Skin Type

Generally, oily skin is more prone to get acne. But any other skin type can also get acne due to use of unmatched products. You need to see the ingredient lists while choosing the sunscreen. The ingredients that can lead to inflammation or irritation can aggravate the acne problem. Avoid sunscreens that contain avobenzone, oxybenzone, octisalate or homosalate etc.

In most cases, choose matte finish sunscreen. It controls oil production, keeps your skin calm, light, airy and reduces the chances of getting pimples.

Dry Skin Type

Dry skin needs deep conditioning and nurturing. For people with dry skin type, gel-based sunscreen that contains ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerine and aloe vera extract would be very great. 

Sensitive Skin Type

Sensitive skin type is very hard to tackle. It needs too much care. You need to think twice before going buying a skincare product for sensitive skin types. Avoid products with ingredients with harsh chemicals, PABA, cinnamates, oxybenzone, avobenzone, fragrances, alcohols, salicylates.

People with sensitivity can go for mineral sunscreens with zinc oxide and ingredients that have properties to soothe the skin like niacinamide or aloevera gel. However, earlier patch tests & in some cases doctor recommendation is necessary. 

Combination Skin Type

People with combination skin types have many options. They can go for gel-based sunscreens or even the matte finish if they want a matte look. Sunscreen containing avobenzone, oxybenzone or any gel-based is good for this skin type. 

Normal Skin Type

People having normal skin types can rely upon any sunscreen that is chemical-free and effective as per their preferences; inorganic, organic, gel-based or cream.

Give a try and shop sunscreen as per your skin type, keep this information in mind and see the difference. Suitable sunscreens will give protection in a better way. Further, to know how to apply sunscreen, you can give a quick read to this article ‘Learn- How To Use Sunscreen?’. 

FAQs

Q. Which type of sunscreen is best for oily skin?

Ans. For oily skin oil-based, or gel-based broad-spectrum sunscreen is best. Matte sunscreens are specially designed for people with oily skin.

Q. Which type of sunscreen is best for dry skin?

Ans. Dry skin needs conditioning. For dry skin, gel-based sunscreens are best. Sunscreen that contains ingredients like hyaluronic acid, aloe vera extract, glycerin is perfect for dry skin.

Q. Which type of sunscreen is best for normal skin types?

Ans. People with normal skin can use any sunscreen that is chemical-free e.g. inorganic, organic, gel-based or cream.

Q.  How do I choose the right sunscreen?
Ans.  Sunscreen is a broad term that refers to a group of products with an active ingredient called a UV absorber or UV filter. These work by absorbing or reflecting some of the ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun before it penetrates the skin. It is important to choose the right sunscreen according to the required SPF level. The higher the SPF, the better the protection against sunburn and long term skin damage. A sunscreen's protection can degrade over time, so it's important to apply enough and reapply it often.