I’ll try not to spend too much time waxing lyrical about how important it is to wear SPF every day because, truth be told, I think most of us know. Besides the obvious—that it protects your skin from the major health issues that exposure to UVA and UVB rays can cause—skincare experts are also unanimous about the fact that wearing sunscreen prevents the kind of damage that leads to pigmentation, dehydration, and uneven texture.
Having said all that, though, I know that many people struggle to get on with SPF. Traditionally, a lot of facial sunscreens have been thick and pore-clogging (not appealing if you’re oily-skinned like me), and mineral formulas in particular can leave behind a chalky white residue, which just won’t fly with deeper skin tones. However, over the years I have tested hundreds of sun creams, SPF moisturisers and lightweight sunscreens, and I truly believe that there is now an abundance of brilliant sun protection options on the market that protect skin, feel incredible, and leave no hint of greasiness or whitecast.
