Sensitive Skin Safe Hypoallergenic Sunscreen: A Must for All Skin Types

Sunscreen is extremely important for all skin types to help prevent skin cancer and aging skin. Applying sunscreen has been shown to reduce the risk of skin cancer by 50 percent. However, there is a lot of buzz about toxic ingredients in sunscreen, and rightly so.

Everyone should consider their skin to be sensitive and focus on a safe hypoallergenic sensitive skin sunscreen that is free of irritating ingredients and fragrances.

Of course, there are many types of sunscreen to choose from, with most people focusing on the higher SPF number to maximize sun exposure. However, there is more to it than just the SPF number when it comes to choosing the best sensitive skin sunscreen.

Some ingredients have been reported to cause allergic reactions, including:

• 4-isopropyl-dibenzoylmethane
• PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid)
• Esters
• Avobenzone
• Cinnamates

Sun Protection Factor (SPF)

The SPF indicates the amount of protection a sunscreen offers against UVB, which is the ultraviolet radiation that causes sunburn. According to the American Cancer Society, sunscreen is recommended to prevent skin cancer, specifically squamous cell and basal cell carcinoma.

The problem is that many sunscreens do not block the harmful rays of the sun known as UVA radiation. UVA may not cause sunburn but can harm the skin cells and increase the risk of skin cancer.

You can use higher sunscreen with high sun protection factors, but it still may not block these harmful rays. Many sun worshipers believe if they normally get sunburn in two hours, an SPF 20 sunscreen will help prevent sunburn for an extra 20 hours, or 20 times longer exposure.

Ingredients in Sunscreen: What to Look For in Sensitive Skin Sunscreen

The two main ingredients in sunscreen to look for are zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. These offer broad-spectrum protection without potential harmful and irritating side effects. No matter your skin type, Cleure offers you broad-spectrum, safe, hypoallergenic sunscreen for sensitive skin that includes these two ingredients, but is also paraben-free, fragrance-free, and will not clog pores (non-comedogenic).

Remember to use a hat and do not expose your whole body to the sun for long periods without Cleure’s safe hypoallergenic sensitive skin sunscreen.

To learn more about sunscreen, see Complete Guide to Sunscreens and Sunburn Prevention.

Cleure sensitive skin sunscreen provides broad-spectrum protection from UVA/UVB rays using gentle, reef-safe SPF ingredients, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide. This dynamic duo works together, as zinc oxide protects against UVA while titanium dioxide provides broad-spectrum protection against UVB. Non-comedogenic, gluten-free, and suitable for all skin types, we've got your back, your arms, and your face!