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Obviously, choosing an oil-control sunscreen is difficult, but as long as you master the following basic criteria, you will no longer be afraid of choosing the wrong one.
How to choose a good oil-control sunscreen?
This article is an option for girls with oily and combination skin who are looking for an oil-controlling sunscreen. This type of skin is considered somewhat dull and difficult to pamper, especially in hot weather, it will make the face look quite “horrible” and also lead to extremely uncomfortable feelings.
Normally, sun protection is tiring for skin, but now oily skin is even more of a headache. Especially those who have both oil and acne become even more “suffering”. You have to have good sun protection so that the cream does not melt, making it useless, but it is also extremely effective in making the skin comfortable.
It must be noted that choosing the wrong type is like adding fuel to the fire, causing the skin to “explode” rather than protecting the skin at all. Memorize the criteria below now.
List the criteria for choosing an oil-control sunscreen
Understand the properties of sunscreen
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Physical sunscreen is like a barrier, a coat that diffuses ultraviolet rays, not allowing them to penetrate the skin. Please note that for oil-controlling sunscreen, you should choose a type that is light, fast-absorbing, non-greasy and uncomfortable for dry skin.
A small tip is to choose one that says oil-free or no sebum. It’s not oily and won’t make your skin greasy. You should choose a thin type, avoid cream. Choosing mid milk or milk is extremely fine.
About the sun protection index
Whether it is an oil-control sunscreen or not, the SPF and PA indicators are still important. You should choose an SPF between 30-50. In addition, the PA index must also be a little plus.
Pay attention to the product’s ingredients
Equally important criteria when choosing an oil-free sunscreen are also the ingredients. Think of sunscreens with mineral ingredients such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide for effective sun protection. They are also safe and do not cause acne.
Please note that you should avoid creams that are flavored (scented) and contain alcohol. You notice that ingredients such as Aminobenzoic, Benzophenone, Methoxycinnamate and Avobenzone… can easily cause irritation.
You should choose a moisturizing, oil-free sunscreen
You think your skin is already oily, why add moisturizer, right? But in reality, why does the skin secrete so much oil? Partly due to lack of moisture, pores actively secrete oil. It’s not like your facial skin is like a “fat pan” but you think it’s moist enough. So the criteria for choosing an oil-control sunscreen still needs to have essential moisturizers.
Dehydrated skin causes oil glands to become extremely active. Excessive sebum secretion makes the skin greasy and bacteria multiply. You should choose natural ingredients and choose a cream that is easy to absorb. Don’t be “greedy” for the type that’s too nourishing, making your skin even more stuffy.
Above are some important notes about oil-control sunscreen. Currently, there are many famous sunscreen lines for this delicate skin. Overall, it is neither too difficult nor easy to choose the right sunscreen.
Each person has their own characteristics, so it is impossible to choose a universal formula that is suitable for everyone. If you’re not familiar, please refer to the reviews, and don’t be afraid to experiment to find the right type.