Yippee! The sun has got his hat on and has finally come out to play.That means it’s
time to go through some of the best SPF’s around. This post is going to focus on the products specifically designed for the face, as it is important for your complexion
to use the right type of cream. Be it oil free or extra moisturising, it’s
important to always have a high SPF on your face. I'm one for always trying to
look nice and bronzed, but I would rather use bronzer or fake tan, as striving for a tan is not going to be worth the wrinkles and crow’s feet when your
older, not to mention long term skin damage. With that in mind, I have narrowed it down to 4 of the best sun creams for your face for this
summer season to care for and protect your skin.
Lancaster Delicate Skin is one of the best sun creams around for your face. The myth of SPF 50 hindering your tan is being replaced by the fact that SPF removes changes of sun damage to the face. This new wave of high protection is essential to ensure great skin when your older. This cream will protect against dangerous rays with new UVB/UVA technology whilst ensuring a healthy tan. This is fantastic for paler skin tones and those with delicate skin. With it's soothing qualities sensitive complexions should try this out.This isn't going to break the bank as it comes at £26 and can be bought here.
Now for those who have combination or oily skin types, the Clarins Oil Free Protection sun cream is for you. This £18 product is incredibly popular, it sprays right on the face, is invisible and smells great. My only flaw with this is that the factor should be a bit higher. For those who are not sensitive to the sun and don't burn easily this is a great purchase but for more 'burn prone' skin types stick to SPF 30 or above. The bonus point to this spray is that it has a Mineral Filter which ensures high protection at all times.
Clinique Face Cream SPF40 is another fab face cream with a high factor. It's not greasy and therefore not an issue for problem prone skin and this wonderful cream has anti-aging qualities that get to work once you apply it! The antioxidants that come with this £17 sun cream work on damage that is already there whilst protecting from future damage. This can be worn by any complexion types as it is oil free and gentle enough for those who are sensitive. This is one of the best sun protections for the face out there.
Finally i thought id lower the price range and tell you about the Piz Buin Radiant Face Cream which is usually £10.99 and is now £5.49 from Boots (a bit of a bargain!). This cream comes in SPF15 and SPF30 and is fantastic for re-hydrating tired and dry skin. This also ensures that healthy glow i will never stop promoting! If you go swimming or are feeling the sweat in the heat then fear not- this isn't going anywhere as it is completely water resistant. I would always urge you to wear a higher factor on your face but if your skin is used to the sun then SPF 15 should be fine. This is a cheap and cheerful solution to those nasty sun rays.
That is my top 4 for you all which i hope has been helpful!
If you have any further suggestions i would love to hear from you. My last tip would be to always wear an SPF, most cosmetics will already have them in the ingredients but just double check. Skin damage can happen through the clouds so even if you think it isn't hot enough or isn't sunny enough, it just is not worth the risk!
M. X
