The Best Sunscreen for Your Skin Type

May 30, 2018
Kate
Skin Care

Summer is in full swing and the sun is blazing! Protecting the skin on your body from the sun’s harmful rays comes naturally when you’re headed for a day at the beach. But what about the skin on your face that’s exposed daily? Your facial sunscreen can and should pull double duty, treating your skin as well as protecting it. We’ve taken the guesswork out of it by giving you a list of the best sunscreens we carry for each skin type and condition. If you decide you want more in-depth, customized recommendations from an expert, tap the link at the bottom of the page to schedule a consultation or facial with one of our Estheticians.

Red Currant Protective Moisturizer SPF 30

*Photo: Eminence Organics

Best for: Oily, Combination

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

Zinc oxide provides broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection
Youth Shield Antioxidant Complex is a protective blend high in antioxidants, protects skin against the abuse of elements
Microencapsulated tea tree oil creates a sustained release of the antibacterial oil to reduce the signs of breakouts and balance skin throughout the day

Sheer Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50

*Photo: Skinceuticals

Best for: Oily, Combination, Normal, Sensistive

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

Skin is protected with titanium dioxide, a broad spectrum 100% mineral filter, and enhanced with artemia salina, a plankton extract to help boost skin’s natural defenses to UV- and heat-induced stress
Non-comedogenic, which means it won’t clog pores
Leaves a sheer, weightless matte finish

Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50

*Photo: Skinceuticals

Best for: Dry, Normal, Combination, Sensitive

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

Skin is protected with zinc oxide sunscreen and artemia salina, a plankton extract known to increase skin’s resistance to UV- and heat-induced stress
Combines 100% mineral filters with translucent color spheres for a sheer, tinted sunscreen that gives the skin a more even, radiant complexion
Non-comedogenic and fragrance free
Water resistant for up to 40 minutes

Tropical Vanilla Day Cream SPF 32

*Photo: Eminence Organics

Best for: Dry, Normal

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

Zinc oxide provides broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection
Ethylhexl Methoxycinnamate is a clear liquid compound that absorbs UVB light
Shea butter and vanilla soothe and provide nourishing hydration

Bright Skin Moisturizer SPF 30

*Photo: Eminence Organics

Best for: Dry, Aging, Discoloration

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

Protect your skin while brightening with stone crop, bearberry, GigaWhite™ and a Natural Hydroquinone Alternative
Zinc oxide provides broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection

To purchase these products and more, visit us at either of our convenient locations: on Grand Avenue in St. Paul, or at the West End in St. Louis Park.

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