Due to the intense sunlight exposure and the need to protect the skin from harmful UV rays, applying a sunscreen in India is a must. Wearing a sunscreen daily prevents sunburns, premature aging and risk of skin cancer.
Thankfully, many good India-originated skincare brands have formulated sunscreens that do a great job at protecting the skin and must be sworn by in the summer months. Here are 9 of them:
1. Lakme: When it comes to sunscreens, Lakme offers a wide range. Lakme Sun Expert has various options like ultra-matte, tinted and oil-free formulas with SPF 50 and PA+++.
2. Lotus Herbals: If you are looking for a gel based sunscreen, Lotus Herbals Safe Sun UV Screen offers many options with SPF 50.
3. Mamaearth: For non-harmful and mineral sunscreens, Mamaearth’s range of SPF 50 sunscreens is the best.
4. SunScoop: Another brand originated in India which is being praised by dermatologists is SunScoop that offers oil-control gel sunscreen with SPF 50+ PA++++.
5. Aqualogica: Some sunscreen options to choose from in Aqualogica are Radiance + Dewy Sunscreen, Illuminate + Dewy sunscreen and Glow + Infused Water sunscreen.
6. Pilgrim: For super light sunscreens with SPF 50+ PA++++ that get absorbed in the skin quickly, Pilgrim is the best option.
7. Dot & Key: Dot & Key has a variety of lightweight sunscreens which do not leave any white cast. Watermelon cooling sunscreen and Vitamin C+E face sunscreen have SPF 50+ PA++++.
8. Some other good grands include DermaCo and Dr. Sheth’s.
In essence, using sunscreen in India’s hot and humid climate is a must protective measure for the skin’s well-being, regardless of the weather or the time of the year. It is a must to maintain healthy and glowing skin.