I'm not familiar with sun screen because I'm an African raised child, I didn't heard about it until I travel to European countries; even though we live on tropical climate. I think it is misinformation and lack of dermatologist in African countries. African skin suffer for sun damage as much as other types of skin; sun exposure without sun protection is really bad for your skin health. Blemishes, skin discoloration, skin cancer can be caused by unprotected skin during sun exposure. I learn it the hard way through traveling; reading and my interest about skin care. sunscreen for our body is a serious matter for every type of skin colour or texture.
Being out on the sun without sunscreen totally discolored my complexion and clog my pores, which I did not like at all so I wanted to find a solution to get my skin to the complexion It supposed to be. Trust me it is not fun at all and take time and dedication. It took me almost year to clear sun burn, which I could avoid by using sun screen.
I know it is an extra step on your skin care regimen but it is the most important because it make our skin care regimen effective and protected. you need sunscreen all year long even when you feel like there is no sun out as long it is day time you have to put on sun screen.
Right now I'm using skin code and lypikar sunscreen and they both are very effective every morning after my normal facial routine I put it on top of my face and also any part of my my body that will be in contact with the sun. You also have to make sure the sunscreen you buying is suitable for face and body instead of buying two different one. Never use the body sun screen on your face and always read instruction on how to use your product. I prefer the one for body and face.
I also use it on my kids, train them early, they have special range for kids my favourite one is from Lidl , very affordable and effective. My daughters take it as a fun game the ask every morning to put them on sun cream before they head out, we all enjoy it together.
Its looks oily and grassy at first but you will get use to it and it will avoid you sun burn, healthy looking skin and you can enjoy the sun in peace. Share with me your favorite sun screen experience or product; hope you enjoy the reading.
