![]() Shopping for sensitive skin is one thing shopping for Black skin is even trickier. (I am out of my mind, so I did bring the photo out at dinner the other night to convince my friend’s boyfriend that she was right about him using an SPF product.) The right side of his face looks regularly aged the left side, the side that got all the sun, is approaching Crypt Keeper. The image shows a 60-something man who worked as a truck driver, with half of his face getting constant sun exposure and the other half in shadow. (Our mutual friend is chaotic and a gossip, so of course he showed me this text.) The secret about a skincare regimen is that all the work-the facials and peels and chemical exfoliants and spot treatments and moisturizing masks-is for naught if you’re not protecting your skin from sun damage.Ī dermatologist I follow on Instagram once posted a photo from the New England Journal of Medicine that I now bring out to convert nonbelievers. I put her through a lot: “Her skincare regimen is only sustainable if you’re a psychopath,” a friend of a friend said once. It’s hypoallergenic, lightweight, and contains a mix of 6 percent titanium dioxide and 4.7 percent zinc oxide-just enough mineral protection to be effective but not so much that you need to spend several minutes rubbing it in.I’ve been in and out of dermatologists’ offices since I was 15 I don’t play about my skin. We especially liked using the Glow Stick for reapplying face sunscreen multiple times a day.īest Drugstore (Photo: Courtesy Cetaphil) Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50 ($7.99 for 0.5 oz)Ĭetaphil is known for its sensitive skin-friendly products, and this new sunscreen stick is no different. The formula glides onto the skin so easily that you almost don’t feel it and leaves a subtle, hydrating glow once it dries. This shimmery, gel-like solid contains avobenzone, octisalate, and octocrylene-gold standard ingredients for chemical sunblock. Stream2Sea also proves its reef-safe claims by testing the impact of its ingredients on aquatic ecosystems.īest Chemical/Invisible (Photo: Courtesy Supergoop!) Supergoop! Glow Stick SPF 50 ($25 for 0.7 oz) Its unique application-skin takes on a blue or pink cast once the color goes away, it’s time to reapply-makes it easy to visualize how protected your skin is even after several hours in the ocean. Bonus: The faint coconut smell is inoffensive, unlike some sunscreens that smell chalky or like Pina Coladas.īest for Water S ports (Photo: Courtesy Stream2Sea) Stream2Sea EcoStick SPF35+ ($14.95 for 0.5 oz)Īll the mineral formulas here are water-resistant, but Stream2Sea’s line of EcoSticks was the hardest to wash off during testing. Its 21 percent zinc oxide concentration provides very strong sun protection while the other ingredients, including shea butter, beeswax, and linseed oil, are all hypoallergenic and approved by pediatricians. We were impressed with how easily this thin formula melted onto skin, making application quick on squirmy youngsters. ![]() (Many dermatologist-approved mineral sunscreens are formulated with between 10 to 20 percent Zinc, or mixed with titanium dioxide if they fall below 10 percent.) But this stick’s nourishing blend of coconut, calendula, and jojoba oils makes the effort worth it.īest for Kids (Photo: Courtesy Supergoop!) Supergoop! Sunnyscreen 100% Mineral Stick SPF 50 ($24 for 0.7 oz) Its 25 percent concentration of zinc oxide is on the high end, meaning a lot of work is needed to rub away the telltale white cast. This larger-than-average circular stick makes it easy to cover your chest, arms, and legs with just a few swipes. Best for Applying All Over (Photo: Courtesy All Good) All Good SPF 50+ Sport Mineral Sunscreen Butter Stick ($17 for 2.75 oz) All but one are mineral formulas that rely on titanium dioxide or zinc oxide to physically block UVA and UVB rays rather than oxybenzone and octinoxate, ingredients that are more likely to irritate sensitive skin and can be toxic to fragile environments like coral reefs. These are our favorites to carry in our pockets and stash in the car for quick use throughout the day. ![]() They’re small, spill-proof, and easy to use when you’re on the go, or just need to swipe an extra layer of cover on your nose. Thankfully, a new generation of sunscreen sticks offers a portable solution. But when you’re three miles into your day hike or about to catch a big wave, you might forget that your initial layer of protection isn’t enough-sunscreen should be reapplied every two hours, especially if you are getting wet or sweaty. Let’s state the obvious: sunscreen is essential for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and skin colors. ![]()
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