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Best Sunscreens in India for Daily Sun Protection

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Why Sunscreen is the Most Important Skincare Step

No matter your skin type, sunscreen is non-negotiable. Harmful UV rays cause tanning, pigmentation, early wrinkles, and even skin cancer. Using a good sunscreen protects your skin and also boosts the results of serums like Vitamin C and Retinol.

Benefits of Using Sunscreen Daily

  • Protects from UVA (aging, pigmentation) & UVB (burning).
  • Prevents premature aging, fine lines, and wrinkles.
  • Keeps skin tone even, reduces dark spots.
  • Locks in hydration when combined with moisturizers.
  • Essential for post-treatment / active skincare (Vitamin C, Retinol).

Types of Sunscreens

  • Mineral Sunscreens (Physical) – Use zinc oxide / titanium dioxide. Great for sensitive skin but may leave a white cast.
  • Chemical Sunscreens – Lightweight, absorb UV rays. Good texture but may irritate sensitive skin.
  • Hybrid Sunscreens – Mix of both, giving balanced protection + comfort.

How to Choose the Right Sunscreen

  • Dry Skin → Cream/lotion sunscreens with hydrating ingredients.
  • Oily Skin → Gel or matte finish sunscreens.
  • Sensitive Skin → Mineral / hybrid sunscreens (fragrance-free).
  • Daily Office Use → Lightweight fluid, invisible finish.
  • Outdoor / Sports → Water-resistant, sweat-proof formulas.
  • Apply sunscreen as the last step of your morning routine.
  • Use at least ½ teaspoon for face + neck.
  • Reapply every 2-3 hours if outdoors.
  • Don’t skip sunscreen indoors – UVA passes through windows.
  • Always remove sunscreen properly at night with cleanser.

What’s best in a sun­screen? UVA, UVB or both?

Check your sun­screen before you buy to ensure it is​‘broad-spec­trum’, which means it con­tains both UVA and UVB pro­tec­tion. Utravi­o­let A (UVA) has a longer wave­length, and is asso­ci­at­ed with pre­ma­ture skin aging, eye dam­age, while Ultra­vi­o­let B (UVB) has a short­er wave­length and is asso­ci­at­ed with skin burn­ing and skin can­cer4.

Remem­ber that apply­ing sun­screen doesn’t just help to reduce sun­burn, it can also help to reduce the signs of aging. Aging UVA rays are present all day long and all year round – even in win­ter – and you can still be exposed to UVA radi­a­tion inside a car or close to a window.

Which SPF rat­ing should I look for in a sunscreen?

Facial sun­screens tend to be at least SPF (sun pro­tec­tion fac­tor) 50+, and for good rea­son. A high SPF sun­block can pro­tect your skin from the dam­ag­ing UV rays that cause pre­ma­ture aging and even help reverse the signs of dam­age by reduc­ing dark spots, improv­ing tex­ture and boost­ing skin bright­ness3.

The SPF tells us how long we can expect to be exposed to UVB rays before burn­ing com­pared to wear­ing no sun­screen. The high­er the SPF, the greater the expect­ed pro­tec­tion — for exam­ple, a SPF15 sun­screen pro­vides about 94% UVB pro­tec­tion, but pro­tec­tion is increased to 97% with SPF30 and to 98% with SPF50+.

 

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