Good facial sunscreen

One of the unsung heroes of my daily beauty routine is sunscreen. Whether you prefer a chemical or physical sunscreen, these Amazon shopper favorites will keep your skin totally covered. All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Being out in the sun without protection makes the melasma spots become darker. I've been using this sunscreen daily for six months and it has made such a difference!

If you're a skin care junkie, you know the importance of wearing SPF every day. Sunscreen is crucial for preventing wrinkles, sunspots, acne scarring , and skin cancer. Some dermatologists go as far as suggesting that a full skin care routine is useless if you aren't using sun protection. Still, so few of us actually wear SPF daily. We get it: Sunscreen is notorious for being greasy and acne-inducing; throw in recent concerns about what's actually in it more on that here and here , and it's not hard to understand why some aren't super eager to slap it on every morning.

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Healthline and our partners may receive a portion of revenues if you make a purchase using a link on this page. Like your arms, legs, and chest, your face is frequently exposed to the sun. You should protect it with sunscreen every day, not just on trips to the pool or the beach. Some sunscreens include ingredients to address specific skin types.