Putting together a skincare routine isn’t always easy, considering the endless stream of options that are currently flooding the market, but if there’s any one thing to know about taking care of your skin it’s that sunscreen is the most important product you can invest in. Most doctors and dermatologists would recommend that you apply sunscreen at least once every day to protect your skin from premature aging, hyperpigmentation, and most importantly, skin cancer. “It's the best anti-aging skincare product, period,” says board-certified dermatologist David Kim, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at New York Dermatology Group.
That said, knowing that you need to wear sun protection is one thing, but understanding what’s on your product labels is another. All sunscreen labels include information, like "broad spectrum" or "SPF," that's crucial for determining which ones will best fit your needs, but if you find yourself getting a bit confused trying to decipher all of the acronyms, ingredient names, and special language, let this be your guide.
