Oil Free Sunscreen

It's very important to check out the ingredients of your sunscreen before applying on your skin. Moreover, if you have an oily skin, the layer of cream clogs the pores rendering you a dull and greasy look. You wear the sunscreen throughout the day in order to protect your skin from getting tanned. If you make a wrong choice, the same cream might show a reverse effect. The cream or the block shall enhance secretion of oil, resulting in accumulation of oil and outburst of pimples and acne. Therefore, it becomes very essential for you to buy a good quality oil free sunscreen for face. Moreover, the SPF factor plays an important role to determine the effectiveness of the product and the lasting effect.

How to Choose an Oil Free Sunscreen

You should know your skin type before opting for such a sunscreen. Oily sunscreens are normally water based to suit an oily skin ideally. A good brand of oil free sunscreen with SPF more than 25 offers all day protection without making your face oily. The points below shall guide you to choose a sunscreen for oily skin.

• If your skin is shiny especially around the T-zone, then you have an oily skin. For this, you need to select an oil free sunscreen.
• Go for the best brands and check out the composition of sunscreen ingredients inscribed on the body. They are either gel or water based. A fragrance free sunscreen without moisturizer is usually preferred.
• If you are regular with water activities, opt for a sunscreen that is waterproof and oil free. Gel based creams or blocks do not get washed away in water.
• Look for the SPF factor. SPF 15 is for minimal exposure. Long exposures to sun require a sunscreen with SPF more than 25.
• These sunscreens are more expensive than oil based sunscreens. Therefore, select the best quality brand for maximum protection against sun.

For Acne

Oily skins are very sensitive. A little excess oil can flare up acne, zits and pimples. Such type of skin needs extra care. For this, you need a brand manufactured particularly for oily as well as sensitive skin. Non-comedogenic products with SPF 30 are best for long-lasting effect. Some of the popular brands of suncreens for sensitive skin are mentioned below. Herbal combination have a combination of antioxidants that help to prevent blowing up of pimples.

• Proactive Daily Protection Plus Sunscreen SPF 15 or 30.
• Wet n Wild Fresh Face Skincare Clear Skin Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 15
• Hawaiian Tropic Ozone Oil-Free Sunblock Stick SPF 50+
• Neutrogena Healthy Defense Oil Free Sunblock
• Banana Boat Ultra Defense SPF 50
• SkinCeuticals Physical UV Defense SFP 30
• Blue Lizard Suncream Sensitive SPF 30+
• MD SkinCare Powerful Sun Protection Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30
• LaRoche- Posay Anthelios 15 Sunscreen
• Coppertone Sport Continuous Spray SPF 50
• UV Expert 20 with Mexoryl SX

Best Brands

Some good brands manufacture sprays that are meant for quick and easy application. The best sunscreen for an oily skin are listed below.

• ULTA Continuous Spray Sunscreen SPF 30
• Burt's Bees Chemical-Free Sunscreen SPF 30
• Boscia Oil-free Daily Hydration SPF 15
• Anthony Oil Free Facial Lotion SPF 15
• Shady Day Sunscreen Stick SPF 30
• Derma Doctor Ain't Misbehavin' skin clarifying and mattifying sunscreen SPF 30
• La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Lait SPF
• Guinot Spray Bronze SPF 15 Oil Free Sunscreen
• Clarins Sun Care Spray Oil-Free Lotion SPF15
• Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch
• Aveeno Sun block Lotion for Face SPF 30
• Murad Oil Free Sun block
• Coppertone Sun block Lotion
• Peter Thomas Roth Ultra-Lite Oil-Free Sunblock
• Neutrogena Healthy Defense Oil-Free Sunblock Lotion, SPF 45
• Clarins Sunscreen Spray Oil-Free Lotion SPF 15
• Sunscreen Spray Oil-Free Lotion SPF 15

Make sure you cleanse your skin well before applying the sunscreen. Massage all over on the exposed parts to avoid sun burn.