When I sweat, sunscreen stings my eyes.
When I wear sunscreen, I sweat more.
Sunscreen irritates my face.
Sunscreen feels and looks greasy but leaves my skin dry and flaky.
Sunscreen feels heavy and thick on my skin.
Ever said one of the above out loud or thought it to yourself? The statements are valid. Lots of dated sunscreen formulas used to create havoc on many of our faces, leaving rashes, dry patches, acne and slick oil shines in their wake. Not Aveeno’s new Protect + Soothe Mineral Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin SPF 30.
Formulated with 100 per cent mineral active ingredients and its hero, nourishing oat, this sunscreen simultaneously hydrates and protects your skin. Rich in protein and lipids, the inclusion of oats provide an excellent emollient, not only moisturizing your skin but locking that moisture in to reduce evaporation. It also boosts collagen production to improve your overall complexion, while it’s infusion of vitamin E helps to reduce any redness, irritation, itchiness and/or overall inflammation.
The sunscreen is dermatologist recommended too, even for the most sensitive skin, and is fragrance, paraben and dye-free. It’s lightweight and non-greasy formula rubs on easily and doesn’t feel tacky, heavy, greasy, sweaty or sticky. It dries sheer too, so you never have to worry about having that Casper-the-ghost effect post application. Plus, you can swim and sun (and even sweat!) for a solid 80 minutes before your reapplication. Now all you’ll be saying, is this sunscreen is rocking my skin.
Aveeno Protect + Soothe Face Mineral Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin SPF 30, $22.99 for 50 ml, available at Shoppers Drug Mart.
