MEGASHADE by ZitSticka - SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen Serum for Acne-Prone, Sensitive Skin

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Founder Danny Kaplan knew this all too well, as he had a pimple located, well, where the sun doesn’t normally shine. He shared his frustration with his business partner, Robbie Miller. It led to a full-on conversation about home remedy zit solutions, which then led to actually creating one.

There’s much to be said for big floppy hats, sunglasses and just staying out of the sun altogether. However, when it comes to sheer practicality, it’s far easier to commit to the cardinal rule of beauty and all-round skin health of applying SPF daily. A face moisturizer with SPF is a handy little loophole if you really hate the feeling of sunscreen on your skin. This particular member of the genre is the best sunscreen-adjacent thing for acne prone skin. The downside I will note is that it's only SPF25, which isn't quite enough for adequate protection - we'd normally advise a minimum of SPF30. You could get away with this in the winter months, but for a bright sunny day, we'd advise another, higher factor. HYDRATION & UV PROTECTION: MEGASHADE provides impressive hydration to your skin with UV ray protection. Maximizes the absorption of nutrients & minerals, meaning that you can enjoy time outdoors without worrying about skin damageOne of the most adored skincare ingredients, Hyaluronic Acid is molecule that naturally occurs in your skin. HA works (in collaboration with Ceramide NG) as your hydration station; a moisture magnet that retains water stores in your skin to give you a luminous, dewy glow. A Makeup Primer
MGS also doubles as a primer, helping your foundation to easily glide on in the morning. You don’t deserve anything less.

It contains a formula of vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and fatty acids that aids in minimizing breakouts.The singular pill works from the inside to ease surface-level inflammation, regulate sebum levels, and balance skin-supportive bacteria. Kakadu plum — highest known source of Vit C, renowned for helping with inflammation and being ideal for sensitive skin The internet can be a #blessed place, but it can also be a quagmire of misinformation, including a few commonly-held misconceptions around acne-prone skin and sun protection. Allow us to bust three of those myths… Sunscreen textures are innovating every year, and now there are options that range from creams to serums to gels. Focus on what works for your skin type. Gels and lightweight serums are ideal for oily and acne-prone skin, creams for dry skin and serum-like textures for sensitive skin. And those with a relatively balanced skin type can dabble between all three. In terms of the best sunscreen for your skin type, Lee recommends sensitive and oily types opt for mineral sunscreen, as its ingredients will help to calm skin as opposed to irritating it. For dry skin types, she says, “Make sure your sunscreen has hydrating ingredients such as ceramides, jojoba oil, aloe vera or hyaluronic acid.” Meanwhile, those with acne-prone skin should avoid, “comedogenic ingredients such as shea or cocoa butter, soybean oil and oils in general,” she says. Texture

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It should come as no great surprise that regular sunscreen use has been proven to protect against photoaging: the wrinkling, spotting and loss of elasticity caused by exposure to the sun's ultraviolet radiation. Skipping on sunscreen damages your skin’s collagen and connective tissue, which leads to a loss of elasticity and an increase in wrinkles. Every year sunscreen formulas are getting lighter and lighter. Case in point: the trend for serum SPFs, which feel silky to the touch and apply just as seamlessly as your best Vitamin C serum. This particular serum sunscreen is a true skincare hero of mine - in fact, the one I tested for the purpose of this list is the third bottle I've used and I'm always scraping the last few droplets at the dregs of every bottle.

LIGHTWEIGHT & EASY TO USE: Our Sunscreen has a lightweight texture to glide easily on your skin. Being in a convenient dropper bottle & easy application. Simply squeeze the dropper, measure the required amount, apply it to your skin & blend SILKY SMOOTH EXPERIENCE: Using our product will leave your skin feeling silky, soft, smooth, & refreshed. The texture of the sunscreen is that it seamlessly blends onto the skin, providing even coverage while also imparting a healthy & radiant glow It'salso highly stableand non-irritating. So much sothat Zinc Oxide also counts as a skin protectant and anti-irritant. It's also often used to treat skin irritationssuch as diaper rash. Therefore, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is believed to be able to stimulate collagen production in the skin, and more collagen means fewer wrinkles and younger looking skin.

Now, thanks to technological advances, most mineral sunscreens are so sophisticated you won’t even know you’re wearing them. And because they can be combined with hydrating ingredients, pigment and anti-ageing ingredients such as antioxidants without compromising their efficacy, SPF no longer even needs to be a separate layer in your skincare regime.

I have experience with acne and breakouts, so always make sure my daily sunscreen is light, non-comedogenic and ideally oil-free. I have a handful of tried-and-tested favorites, that have never broken me out, and feel comfortable on my skin - all of these have ended up on this list. Improved Photoprotection
MGS is formulated with Ferulic Acid, Kakadu Plum and Vitamin E to improve the photo-protection of the skin alongside SPF, which… drum roll… also helps to prevent aging and hyperpigmentation! For maximum protection, sunscreen should be regularly reapplied throughout the day. “You should reapply your sunscreen every 2 hours, especially if you are out in the sun, working out or perspiring throughout the day,” says Robinson. So, this one goes out to my work-from-home and stay at home friends. Are you wearing sunscreen? Do you own sunscreen? And if so, how often are you reapplying it???? Rays of sunshine sound cute—but here’s the thing… Acne-fighting
You’re here because you need a sunscreen that doesn’t exacerbate acne, but we’re here to tell you that you are setting the bar too low. MGS is an SPF that fights acne, hon. Her nifty ingredients like Niacinamide, Tea Tree and Colloidal oatmeal help to reduce redness and surface-level inflammation caused by acne. Just saying.

Alright, you’ve got a hot date tomorrow, but here’s the problem. There’s a rather large zit sitting happily where your blush is supposed to be applied. Instead of covering the unwelcome visitor with multiple layers of concealer and foundation that’ll end up clogging your pores, opt for the Killa Kit.