Sunscreen and Acne

We all know that sun protection is essential to the prevention of damage to your skin from ultraviolet radiation from the sun. And unfortunately, too many people think that baking in the sun will help clear up their acne.

By doing so, you’ll only wind up with more skin problems…like blotchy, hyperpigmented, wrinkled skin.

The skin normally produces melanin in response to exposure to sunlight, but with the increase in the amount of harmful ultraviolet rays reaching the surface over the last hundred years, the body's natural response may not be enough protection against the harmful effects of the sun.

Oily Sunscreen

Sunscreen and Acne? Yes, it is possible to use a sunscreen that actually help heal acne .......if you choose the right product.

So what should you look for when choosing a sunscreen for acne skin? Well, first make sure it’s free from harmful chemicals that can promote skin aging and damage. Look for a product that blocks both UVA and UVB and does this through a physical block, like with micronized zinc oxide.

It should also be light weight, non-comedogenic, and contain niacinamide (vitamin B3) to help reduce acne, breakouts, redness, and wrinkles. It should also help reduce fatty acid levels on the skin allowing it to stay clear and reduce breakouts.

When using any sort of lotion, sunscreen acne can occur. Different products produce different reactions depending on your skin type and overall sensitivity. Before suddenly deciding on a brand, make sure it was developed for acne flare-ups. And be careful of those inexpensive drug store brands.

They may contain one or more of the possible dangerous chemicals as listed the the EWG. Click here to read more...Safe Sunscreens.

What about waterproof products. Should you avoid waterproof sun products? There is some debate on this issue as many people have found that with naturally oily skin - some water resistant products – can be cause problems like clogged pores and more breakouts.

Know the skin you’re living in. Acne can happen to anyone at any time in life. By choosing the right product, that's especially formulated for troubled skin you can have both sunscreen and acne protection that works cooperatively to protect and heal your skin.