By this point, we can't argue that more sun naturally means more sunscreen. but it's still hard to find the perfect formulation for you. Like the perfect moisturiser, it can be hard to find an SPF product that suits both your skin and your lifestyle. Some brands are more reliable but some are infinitely more affordable, and too much back and forth can lose you precious time in protecting your skin. We scoured our local drugstores for our best options, and here are our top picks for this coming season.
It’s easy to forget the lips, but it’s a shame to let those UV rays take the life out of your pucker. Forgetting the SPF in your lips is a crucial mistake, because the skin on your lips is much thinner and therefore more delicate than the rest of your face, and though it sounds like a pun, lip cancer is definitely something to guard against as well. Fortunately, Nivea makes a convenient Sun Lip Balm ($2) with an SPF of 30. Its strikingly coloured container is a reminder never to forget what helps you eat and kiss. Vitamin E ensures that the moisture barrier on your skin is intact while sunflower extracts further condition your lips, nipping nasty chaps in the bud.
[…] dreary winter days don’t mean you don’t need sunscreen: the sun’s rays often manage to penetrate the densest clouds, and with all that vitamin D […]