With warmer weather on the way, you’re bound to start sweating more, which is not the best news for your sun protection, especially if your skin is naturally on the oilier side. If you’re in the midst of a bad breakout, there are the beauty products you want to put on your skin (i.e. concealer and spot treatment) and the ones you don’t. For most people, sunscreen falls in the latter category. After all, who wants to put something that’s stereotypically greasy on top of an already oily complexion?
Meet our experts: Sheila Farhang, MD, board certified dermatologist and founder of Avant Dermatology & Aesthetics and Joshua Zeichner, MD, director of cosmetic & clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital.
On top of that, if you’re using a prescription retinoid to treat acne, you have to be even more diligent about using SPF on your delicate skin. “Retinoids actually make the skin more sun sensitive, even though we use it at night. Sun protection is always key to avoid irritation and burns,” says Sheila Farhang, MD, board certified dermatologist and founder of Avant Dermatology & Aesthetics.
Before you head out into the sun, read ahead to find the best sunscreens for acne-prone skin you should reach for.
