Sunscreen
Sunscreen not only prevents the pigmentation from getting worse, but also prevents the (UV-accelerated) breakdown of new collagen. You especially need to ramp up your UV protection if you’re using a retinoid, as these make your skin much more sensitive to daylight. Pick an oil-free sunscreen if you prefer.
Heliocare 360° Fluid Cream SPF 50+
A runny broad spectrum sunscreen with both physical and chemical filters. Nicely hydrating and with an invisible finish. It is brilliant…
Heliocare 360° Mineral Tolerance Fluid SPF 50
This is brilliant – a 100% mineral sunscreen which is really easy to tolerate even for sensitive skin but which also has an invisible…
Heliocare 360° Oil-Free Gel SPF 50
If you hate wearing sunscreen as it feels sticky or heavy on your skin this could change your mind. It’s a lightweight gel that melts…
iS Clinical Extreme Protect SPF30
One of my favourite sunscreens as it is not only protective and hydrating but contains added antioxidants to help defend your skin – and…
Medik8 Advanced Day Total Protect, SPF30
This is a very nice absorbing/ chemical sunscreen that offers broad-spectrum UV protection. It’s good and hydrating but settles down to a…
NeoStrata Sheer Physical Protection SPF50
This has an SPF50 and is a mineral sunscreen but the minerals are very finely milled giving it a sheer finish, which is what I really like…
Teoxane Advanced Perfecting Shield SPF30
A sophisticated and protective day cream with SPF30 which is fab under make-up. It is a hydrating serum based on hyaluronic acid which…
Viscoderm Photoprotection SPF50
A really great sunscreen this offers high UVA and UVB protection, is hydrating and helps to counteract sun damage. Like its sister brand…
