Sun protection - How to choose the right protection for your skin type?

Choosing a sunscreen product based on your skin type can be as difficult as finding the right skin care. But in the same way that it is possible to choose a cleanser or face cream according to your skin type, you can tailor your choice of sunscreen. We guide you below about the differences between different sunscreens and how to choose the right one based on your skin type.

Physical and chemical filters

First and foremost, sunscreens are usually divided into categories according to which UV filter they contain. These are called physical and chemical sun filters. In many sunscreens, it is also common to have a combination of these two as they work in different ways to protect and repel the dangerous UV rays.

Physical filters, with the help of small particles, reflect away the sun's rays that meet your skin. One can imagine a mirror on which the rays bounce. Physical UV filters contain, for example, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide and generally suit sensitive skin. Chemical UV filters instead capture and convert the rays into a less harmful form. There is a chemical reaction and it is absorbed immediately. Be sure to apply the chemical sunscreen 20-30 minutes before exposure.

Sunscreen for your skin type Sunscreen

with a physical sunscreen is usually recommended for people with sensitive skin, if you suffer from impurities, pigmentation or acne. Physical sun products are also recommended for children. The chemical sun filter is instead recommended for most skin types, but especially for people with oily and impure skin as these are usually perceived more easily in consistency. However, the development of filters has meant that there are now lighter physical filters to suit more skin types and also oily skin, and chemical filters that also suit sensitive skin. Below we have listed a sunscreen for each skin type.

We recommend:

Normal skin: Clarins Dry Touch Sun Care Cream Spf 50+ Face

A light sunscreen with antioxidants with high sun protection that suits normal skin. The sunscreen has a combination of physical and chemical sunscreen for optimal protection. Gives a matte finish!

Sensitive skin: Evy Technology Sunscreen Mousse SPF 50

This sunscreen is in a lovely mousse that suits everyone but especially those with sensitive skin. The sunscreen protects the skin against UVA and UVB and also heat, wind and water. Evy's sunscreen is fragrance-free and the formula is waterproof and smudge-free.

Dry skin: Mesoestetic Mesoprotech Nourishing Antiaging Oil 50+

This sunscreen protects the skin against UVA and UVA as well as IR and HEV. It is a combined physical, chemical and biological sun protection. The sunscreen melts nicely into the skin and becomes an oil when it is massaged into the skin.

Oily skin: SkinCeuticals Mineral Matte SPF30

Sunscreen for you with an oily skin type that does not clog pores and that protects against UVA and UVB. The sunscreen leaves a matte finish and a smoother skin tone. This sun protection is based on 100% mineral UV filters and is thus a physical protection.

Combined skin: Heliocare 360 ° Gel oil free SPF 50

A thin, oil-free sunscreen that suits a combination or oily skin. The sunscreen leaves a matte finish without a white film. This sunscreen is combined physically and chemically, protects against UVA and UVB as well as HEV and IR. Fits well during makeup or as a final step in your morning routine.

Pigmented skin: Dr. Dennis Gross Dark Spot Sun Defense SPF 50 Sunscreen

A physical sunscreen with a wide protection against UVA and UVB. Despite its high protection, the sunscreen has a light texture that quickly penetrates the skin and keeps it matte. It also contains a powerful antioxidant that counteracts pigmentation and other dark spots.

Impure skin: Priori TETRA fx250 Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Universal

This sunscreen is a multifunctional broad-spectrum mineral-based protection that protects against the sun on four different levels. The sunscreen adapts to the needs of your skin and does not give rise to impurities. It does not clog and allows your skin to breathe all day.