Our Favorite Sunscreens for Acne
Summer might be almost over (we’re sad about it too ðŸ˜), but it’s always a good time to talk about sun safety and the importance of sunscreen! Protecting your skin from sun exposure is SO important for our acne clients. Sun exposure damages healthy skin cells, causes more inflammation, worsens dark spots/acne scars, and prevents your breakouts from healing properly. It’s important for our clients to wear SPF daily because the exfoliating ingredients in your products and treatments can make your skin more sensitive to sun damage. Protecting your skin daily helps it heal, lowers your risk of skin cancer, and also prevents premature aging–so you’ll continue looking like a young goddess for waaaaay longer than everyone else who’s been skipping their SPF this summer. It can be challenging to find a good sunscreen that properly protects your skin, doesn’t make you feel oily/greasy, and doesn’t irritate your acne even more. These are our tried-and-true favorite sunscreens for our acne clients!
Face Reality Ultimate SPF 28
If SPF isn’t a daily habit for you yet, this sunscreen is the best place to start. It’s a broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen that protects against both UVA & UVB rays and provides a mattifying finish. It’s great for all skin types, and gentle for inflamed acne.
Key Ingredients:
Zinc Oxide 11.6%—mineral sunscreen
Titanium Dioxide 0.67%—mineral sunscreen
Honeysuckle—soothing properties
Allantoin—soothing, healing, moisturizing
Full Size: $33.00
All Skin Types
Matte Finish
NOT Sweat or Waterproof
TIZO Ultra Zinc SPF 40
If you need a sport sunscreen to keep you protected while running, biking, or swimming outside, the Ultra Zinc is sweat and water-proof. This moisturizing mineral sunscreen is best for dry or combination skin types, and provides a sheer finish.
Key Ingredients:
Zinc Oxide 20%—mineral sunscreen
Vitamin C & E—antioxidant properties to protect against UV damage and other environmental damage to the skin
Full Size: $45.00
Dry or Combination Skin Types
Dewy Finish
Sweat & Waterproof up to 40 minutes
TIZO2 non-tinted spf 40
If you’re an oily girly like me and you’ve struggled finding a sunscreen that doesn’t make you feel even more greasy, this sunscreen is for you! This sunscreen is great for all skin types, but the matte finish is especially perfect for oily skin. It also acts as a foundation primer and layers invisibly under makeup.
Key Ingredients:
Zinc Oxide 3.8%—mineral sunscreen
Titanium Dioxide 8%—mineral sunscreen
Vitamin C & E—antioxidant properties to protect against UV damage and other environmental damage to the skin
Full Size: $45.00
All Skin Types
Matte Finish
Sweat & Waterproof up to 80 minutes
TIZO3 TINTED SPF 40
If you want to skip the full foundation, this tinted sunscreen is perfect for a lighter makeup look. The tint is a universal shade that blends in really well, but just a warning that the tint may not be suitable for very fair skin. This sunscreen also provides a matte finish and acts as a foundation primer.
Key Ingredients:
Zinc Oxide 3.8%—mineral sunscreen
Titanium Dixoide 8%—mineral sunscreen
Vitamins C & E—antioxidant properties to protect against UV damage and other environmental damage to the skin
Full Size: $45.00
All Skin Types
Matte Finish
Tinted (universal shade)
Sweat & Waterproof up to 80 minutes
limited edition spf sample kit
Limit 1 per client, while supplies last. Includes sample sizes with multiple uses of:
Face Reality Ultimate SPF 28
Tizo Ultra Zinc SPF 40
Tizo2 Non-Tinted SPF 40
Tizo3 Tinted SPF 40
Plus a BONUS full-size SPF lip balm
Schedule your consult today!
We have helped dozens of women get clear with our In-Person and Virtual Acne Program. So whether you are in the Green Bay area or out-of-state, you can finally look forward to having clear, healthy skin.