To pick the right sunscreen for you, it is really important to know your skin needs first. To know about your skin needs, you need to know your skin type first. There are abundant sunscreens in different types, varied sizes and contrasting packaging, available in stores, be it online or offline. However, some of the other important things that you need to check before buying sunscreen, are as follows:
SPF and PA Rating
The SPF of the sunscreen you are buying should be 50. The PA rating should also be checked and it should be three plus.
Water Resistance
Also, check the water resistance mentioned on the packaging. The water resistance of your sunscreen could be up to 40 minutes or even 80 minutes. However, if you don’t see it mentioned, it will be 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Do check the ingredients list before buying sunscreen and stay away from brands that use unscientific filters. Some of the right sunscreen filters are oxybenzone, avobenzone, octinoxate, octisalate, homosalate, octocrylene, titanium dioxide, and zinc oxide.
Reach your Dermatologist
If you are still not sure and want to know more precisely about what will suit your skin, reach out to a dermatologist. They will help you out and will suggest you some sunscreens according to your skin type.
