These Are the Best Sunscreens for Acne Prone Skin

Experts and consumers alike have different opinions when it comes to skin care, but one universal truth is that SPF is a non-negotiable. Whether you’re hitting the beach or working from home, SPF should be a never-skipped part of your skin-care routine in order to protect the skin from UV and blue light rays that can cause skin cancers, sun damage, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and more.

But, if you’re someone who struggles with acne-prone skin, finding an SPF that doesn’t cause excessive breakouts can be a difficult task. Some SPF formulas are too oily or thick for acne-prone skin, and can cause irritation even though they’re protecting from UV rays. This doesn’t mean that acne-prone individuals should skip sunscreen, though. Ahead, experts walk us through the best sunscreen formulas for protecting acne-prone skin and keeping it clear.

Acne Prone? Don’t Skip Sunscreen

“Choosing the right SPF for acne-prone skin can be tricky, especially because clients with acne issues want to avoid putting a lot of product on their skin,” begins medical aesthetician and founder of Skincare by Amy Peterson Medspa, Amy Petereson. “Even a moisturizer often feels like too much for these clients. It is very important to use SPF especially with acne prone patients, though, in order to prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) and post-inflammatory erythema (PIE).”