Face Sunscreens

Face sunscreens

Face sunscreens protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays. When exposing yourself to direct sunlight, you should apply some type of sunscreen before exposure to minimize absorption of harmful UVA and UVB rays. Because the skin on your face is one of the most delicate and sensitive areas of the body, you should experiment with lighter sunscreens formulated specifically for the face. Well-known facial sunscreen brands such as Aveeno and Neutrogena are available on Walgreens.com.

Choosing the best sunblock

The selection for face sunscreens is vast, and choosing the best product for your face can take some trial and error. If your face tends to be oilier during the day, a light sunscreen lotion that goes on sheer with a matte finish can help temper a shiny T-zone. If your face ends up dry and flaky even after applying face lotion, you'll want to look for a thicker cream product that has beneficial hydrating properties. Some sunscreen lotions are solely used to protect the face from the sun, while others have additional properties that make them a multipurpose alternative to other skincare products. Many sunscreen products double as moisturizers and foundation, so you can consolidate much of your beauty routine into one product.

Sunscreen ingredients

Face sunscreens block absorption of the sun's rays with the use of UV-filtering ingredients like avobenzone, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and more. All sunscreens are assigned a sun protection factor (SPF), and some products may include specific ingredients like vitamin C and E to enhance moisturizing and anti-aging properties.