No one can argue with the benefits of applying sunscreen all around the year. Wearing sunscreen is one of the best and easiest ways to protect your skin from sunburn, premature ageing, tanning, and skin cancer. An essential skincare product, the SPF factor protects our outer layer from UV rays that are responsible for sunburns and skin cancer. A broad-spectrum sunscreen will protect your skin against both UVB and UVA rays. However, skincare girlies are now shifting towards sunscreen gel and ditching the usual sunscreen creams. Let’s see the difference between the two.
Sunscreen cream
Sunscreen cream usually has a thicker consistency and is recommended for people with dry skin so that the upper layer can be more moisturised. They are less irritating than sunscreen sticks and sprays, but because of their thick consistency, they take longer to get absorbed into the skin. Sunscreen cream typically contains the same active ingredients as in other sunscreen products and has physical blockers such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. One should apply sunscreen 15 before stepping out in the sun.
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Sunscreen gel
We all have heard about sunscreen creams, sprays, and sticks, but the newest addition in the sunscreen industry is the gel formulation, which is a major hit amongst the skincare girlies. The water-based formulation of gel sunscreens comes with non-greasy, non-sticky, and easily absorbed detailing and also does not leave any white cast on the skin. Making your skin feel fresh, moisturised, and hydrated, it is a great pick for all skin types and comes in a lightweight-thin consistency. As it is the newest addition, a limited number of companies are selling these sunscreen gels. Let’s take a look at some.
WOW Sunscreen Gels
Customised for all skin types, the WOW sunscreen gel has active natural ingredients such as aloe vera and caters to oily, dry, and sensitive skin. Shields your skin against UVA, UVB, and blue light rays, the gel does not leave a white case and blends easily into the skin without leaving residue. The long-lasting and quick-absorbing texture holds up against sweat and humidity and is a great pick for all skin types.
Pilgrim Hyaluronic Acid Sunscreen Gel
Suitable for all skincare types, Pilgrims 1% Hyaluronic Acid Sunscreen Gel is designed to protect against sun damage and to enhance your skincare regime by addressing issues of dryness, mositurisation, and hydration. It is a multitasking hero and promotes a plumped natural fresh look, while the formulation also protects your skin from environmental stressors and is a holistic nourishment choice.
Deconstruct Lightweight Gel Sunscreen
Deconstructs’s lightweight sunscreen gel helps hydration levels of the skin and protects the upper layer from sun tan and sun damage. Balancing your skin’s pH level, it leaves no white cast, is fragrance-free, and is derma-tested. Simply apply the sunscreen to the face and neck in the morning and seal it with a lightweight moisturiser before using makeup.
Oteria Sun Kissed Sun Care Gel
Oteria’s sun-kissed suncare gel is infused with aloe vera gel and vegetable pear that preserves the epidermal stem cells for a youthful glow. Perfect for oily and dry skin, it reduces wrinkles, smoothens the texture, enhances skin tone, and protects your skin from UVA and DNA damage caused by the sun. Brimming with cooling properties, it instantly provides you relief and is a great everyday hydrating and protection option for the skin.
Bottom line
Sunscreen gel and cream both provide protection to your skin, but the consistency and texture differ, which can be chosen depending on your skin type and clarity. People with super oily skin can opt for sunscreen gel as it immediately gets absorbed, preventing acne issues, whereas people with dry skin can opt for lightweight sunscreen creams and can enjoy the notes of moisturisation.
Source: times of india
