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Question: I can't seem to find a good sunscreen. Is it okay to not wear one?

Answer:

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

….okay just kidding.

Finding a good sunscreen that agrees with your skin (meaning one that doesn’t break you out, leave a white cast, make you feel greasy, or dry you out) is very difficult. I know when you are on prescription products or other acne treatments that make your skin more sensitive to the sun, you have to wear a sunscreen to protect your skin. However, in my opinion, if you are trying to treat acne and haven’t found a sunscreen that doesn’t break you out, it’s okay to leave it out of your skin care routine for the time being because you don’t want to use anything that will aggravate your skin even more. But, again, it’s always best to wear sunscreen whenever possible.

If you can’t find a good sunscreen for whatever reason, here are some tips that will help you stay away from the sun’s dangers:

1)  Avoid the sun. If you can’t wear sunscreen, then avoid the sun at all costs. Even if you’re not outside, you can still get sun damage. Driving in your car, walking from your car to the grocery store, and staring out your office window are all ways UV rays can penetrate your skin.

 

2)  Wear protective clothing. Wear big floppy hats, giant sunglasses, and UV proof clothing. You can also purchase the Face Visor, however, it’s a bit dorky looking.

 

3)  Cover your windows. You can also tint your car or home windows. UV Shield is a film you can put on them for added sun protection. (I’m actually planning on installing this stuff in my room!)

 

In Japan, some makeup mirrors or powder cases have a UV detector on them, telling them if the area they are at is exposed to large amounts of UV light. I don’t think there’s anything like that in the US yet, however, you can make your very own UV detector bracelet with these UV Beads!

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