With summer fast upon us, many of us are (or really should be) stocking up on SPF.
If you’re still in the dark about what exactly SPF is, allow us to explain. SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and it measures the level of protection a product will give you from UVB. The British Association of Dermatologists recommend always using a minimum of SPF 30, which blocks 97% of UVB. To put that into context, SPF 15 blocks 93% and SPF 50 blocks 98%. So really, the higher, the better. Get it on that face of yours.
Contrary to what you might expect, we’re meant to be whacking some SPF onto our faces every single day. Even in the UK, even on a grey day. Be wary of SPF moisturisers, though, because they tend to only be SPF 15, they’re not usually water or rub-resistant and we usually apply them too thinly to be properly protective.
Let’s be honest, a lot of us skip SPF in our daily routine because we’re not that keen on slathering thick, greasy lotion onto our skin. It has that intense sunscreen smell and it tends to leave greasy white residue. So, here’s an idea: Why not opt for a perfecting SPF powder instead? It can easily go over the top of your make-up, like a finishing powder, which means it’s easier to re-apply throughout the day. If you get one with mineral ingredients, it’s also good for your skin.
Here, we’ve rounded up six of the best SPF powders to sweep across your skin for that all-important SPF fix. Add them to your daily skincare regime and pop one in your handbag for a top-up during the day. Now, get out and enjoy that glorious sunshine – responsibly.
