Why does the beauty world love facial creams with SPF?
Cleanse, hydrate, protect from the sun – these are the basic steps of daily skincare. Yet, the last step is often underestimated. However, it doesn’t matter whether it’s summer or winter outside, whether the sun is shining or the sky is full of clouds. UV rays are always powerful. If you don’t have a clean conscience in this regard either, here’s a simple solution: facial creams with SPF, meaning sun protection factor. How do they work?
Skin with visible pigmentation before treatment
Why SPF is a must
Do you only protect yourself from the sun during summer vacation? You’re definitely not alone. But here’s something to tell you: according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, sun exposure is responsible for 90% of visible changes on our skin. It definitely doesn’t mean just a nice tan, but mainly fine lines and wrinkles, overall skin laxity, uneven tone, dark spots, and generally premature skin aging. And even a few minutes in the sun every day during your commute from the car to the office adds up on your skin.
Benefits of a facial cream with SPF
We guess that if you haven’t already included it, you’ll gladly add SPF care to your regular daily routine now. But applying sunscreen every day might not appeal to you. So reach for a facial cream with UV filter. Its main benefits?
- Combines two products into one, hydrating and protecting the skin at the same time. And every saving of space in your bathroom, time, and money is welcome.
- Since care is still an important task of the cream, this product usually contains many active ingredients and helps fight other skin problems, such as dryness.
- If you’ve ever layered a facial and sunscreen cream, you know that clumping isn’t uncommon. With a facial cream with SPF, these problems disappear.
How to choose a sunscreen cream?
Start from your skin type and condition, as if you were picking a classic daily cream. For mature and prematurely aging skin, choose Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50. The peptides and white tea it contains minimize signs of aging and hyaluronic acid ensures hydration and elasticity. A great combination!
If you have uneven skin tone, your top ally will be PowerBright Moisturizer SPF50. It protects against dark spots and oxidative stress, evens skin tone, and strengthens the skin’s hydration barrier.
A cream with SPF that also mattifies the skin? It exists! Oil Free Matte SPF30 will delight oily and acne-prone skin with its light formula and ability to absorb excess sebum.
Every skin type can benefit from the cream Prisma Protect SPF30. It hydrates, protects against environmental pollution, and enhances skin radiance.
When choosing, also look at how high protection the cream offers. SPF 30 should be the minimum, but don’t hesitate to reach for an SPF 50 facial cream. It’s also important that the cream protects against both UVA and UVB rays, which is usually confirmed by the term “broad-spectrum.” This is now completely common, but just in case.
The right order and watch the amount
Is applying creams with SPF the same as with regular daily creams? Almost. But here, the amount plays an even more important role. Don’t skimp on sunscreen, apply it thoroughly to your whole face (including hairline and ears), and don’t forget your neck and décolleté.
The order is simple
SPF cream comes last in your skincare ritual, so the sequence is as follows:
- cleansing product
- toner
- facial serum
- SPF cream
But even SPF cream isn’t almighty. If you’re going on vacation or know you’ll spend the whole day outside in the sun, you can’t do without classic sunscreen. So do the most for your skin’s protection!