The 16 best sunscreens with SPF 30 and 50

• What is the most recommended sunscreen according to dermatologists

• Ricardo Ruiz, dermatologist: "If you are going to be in the sun for more than 10 minutes, use protection creams"

It is

that it will be sunny, weather forecasts, at Easter in Spain.

sunscreen

never lower

Wherever you go, a good solar is that cosmetic that you should always have on you.

It is a clamor among all

that SPF should not be dispensed with at Easter, summer, beach, but neither in the city nor in winter.

The photoprotector

is in fact, for skin experts, the essential cosmetic 365 days a year, in addition to being the best anti-aging ally, so it must be included in any self-respecting daily routine, to prevent most common skin cancers.

It seems that the idea is catching on.

At

a Spanish dermocosmetics brand, they have been carrying out the

a survey on the habits of Spaniards in front of the sun.

In these 2022 editions, the new ones are good:

admit to using photoprotection all year round and, in addition, in 2021 it was already

who claimed to use

But

How is it chosen?

What solar do we choose?

We answer the million questions.

What is SPF

The dermatologist Pedro Rodríguez, from the

"It is the SPF protection index

which must be

and we must take into account the spectrum of action. It is highly recommended that covers, in addition to

If it also works with other lights (IR, visible light...) it can be an extra".

It is worth remembering here the effects that each type of radiation has, as Dr.

dermatologist of

• UVB:

  are those that produce

  erythema or burn,

  immunosuppression and possible

  skin cancer.

• UVA:

  those involved in

  photoaging and pigmentation,

  but also in carcinogenesis, which is the progressive transformation of normal cells into malignant cells.

• IR (infrared):

  they account for a large part of the radiation that reaches the skin and produce inflammation and alteration of

  the deep dermis (photoaging).

"Ideally, the photoprotector should also cover visible light, especially in people with pigmentation such as melasma or lentigines," adds the dermatologist.

Which SPF is the best sunscreen?

And how do we choose the one that suits our skin type?

"The number that accompanies the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is used to know by how much the time that

without burning is going to be multiplied. By 'burning' we already refer to an externally visible response on the skin, in the form of

explains Dr. Pedro Rodríguez.

Theoretically, if someone who doesn't apply sunscreen burns in 10 minutes, when they put on one with SPF 30 they will burn

and if they have SPF 50 they will burn in

"But this is only the case 'under laboratory conditions'; in 'real conditions' that person is going to burn in much less time than the SPF indicates and, for this reason, it is advisable

to to be able to count on the greatest possible margin of protection time", suggests Rodríguez.

What is the difference between SPF 30 and 50?

In reality, this difference is very little.

For Dr. Ricardo Ruiz, from the International Dermatological Clinic, "creams with a factor

from the market; from then on, the difference between the protection indexes is minimal. A 30 blocks 96.7% of the radiation while

But, and although SPF 50 is always a safe value to turn to, when choosing a photoprotector we must also take into account

For this reason, for the lightest skins, a sine qua non condition, SPF 50 is mandatory, while

16 sunscreens with SPF 30 and 50

'Sea friendly', Active D Fluid SPF 50, by Martiderm

protection

against

supplemented with cocoa extract.

It includes a technology that combines

with other functional ingredients that have the exceptional property of being activated when exposed to UV radiation, increasing the SPF value.

In addition, its filters minimize water-soluble ones for the

on the environment (21.95 euros).

For the face, light, Fluid 50+, by Avène

A fluid formula

that its presence is forgotten and almost instantaneous absorption.

The innovation lies in a

protection against short UVB-UVA, long UVA and beyond UV, up to 450 nm, against blue-violet light, which accelerates

(20.90 euros).

Superlight, Eau en-Brume Solaire SPF 50+, by Clarins

Clarins solar formulas respect the skin and the corals of the sea over time, in addition to protecting the skin with Sun Filter Complex, made with the best

absorbs the rays before they penetrate our skin and protects it from

With an ultra-light texture, for

perfect for him and her (32.50 euros).

For sensitive skin, Heliocare 360º MD AR Emulsion SPF 50+ from Cantabria Labs

A broad-spectrum photoprotector that protects against all radiation

and is specifically formulated for

prone to redness (29.40 euros).

Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ Invisible Stick

stick

that can be applied directly to the face and décolleté.

It has a

and several complexes that protect from UVA and UVB rays, regardless of their angle.

It includes

which protects against aggressive microscopic environmental particles (36 euros).

For face and body, activate the tan, Milky Mist SPF 30, by Payot

A light veil

that protects the skin against

with antioxidant action and enriched with a tan-stimulating active ingredient (29 euros).

Eucerin Oil Control Tinted-Sun Face Oil Control SPF 50+ Non-greasy

Tinted facial sunscreen for

and acne-prone skin.

Broad spectrum against UVA and UVB rays, in addition to offering very high protection against UV rays.

Color

provide a more even skin tone (18.65 euros).

Altruist Invisible Spray SPF 50

protection ,

it absorbs very quickly, is very resistant to water and is suitable for daily use on the face and body, and

(6 euros).

Soothing, Probio-Protect SPF 50+, by Ladival

Sunscreen formulated with

created especially for the care of skin that needs extra protection.

The formula

and includes triple protection (UV-A, UV-B and IR-A),

nourishing oils and vitamin E (19.26 euros).

With color, Fusion Water Color SPF 50, from Isdin

A

sunscreen for daily use, with an aqueous phase and an ultra-light texture that does not irritate the eyes.

It has high

It provides a natural coverage that unifies the tone,

and provides a good face effect (23.55 euros).

Anti-spot, Bio 10 solar SPF 50, by Bella Aurora

active ingredients ,

it is a facial protector against

with broad-spectrum sunscreens.

Prevents

and protects cells from oxidative stress (20.75 euros).

Matte effect on the face, Super Fluid SPF 50, from Babé

oil-free texture

, with a mattifying action, it offers broad-spectrum, long-lasting facial photoprotection for combination-oily skin.

which controls excess fat (18.50 euros).

Facial mist Mesoprotech Antiaging Facial sun mist, by Mesoestetic

Anti-aging facial mist

SPF 50+, for all skin types.

fresh and ultra-light texture that is immediately absorbed without the need to spread.

Ideal to wear and reapply during the day, even over makeup (38.30 euros).

Very light, for the face, Repaskin Silk Touch SPF 50, by Sesderma

It melts perfectly on contact with the skin, is

and, in addition, leaves the skin velvety and very soft (25.96 euros).

Refreshing, for the body, Cooling Invisible Body Mist SPF 50, from Lancaster

A light mist with high protection that leaves

as well as protecting it.

It can be applied wet, very comfortable, especially for those who practice

and in the water (37 euros).

Moisturizer, Melting Milk SPF 50, by Nuxe

The face and body are

and protected from UVA and UVB rays thanks to the patented efficacy of its three sunscreens.

Its formula, enriched with

and rosemary extracts, provides

against skin aging (26.50 euros).

How much SPF should be applied?

Not only quality SPF lives the ideal sunscreen.

In

also lies the correct defense against the sun's rays.

It is not advisable to go too far, because too much is not good either, but falling short would be a serious mistake and would lead to inadequate protection.

In numerical terms, the fair amount would be equivalent

or, what is the same, filling the palm of the hand in each application.

Dr. Ricardo Ruiz adds the importance of protecting certain areas with creams, such as the

"where dermatologists operate more on skin cancer."

To conclude, in addition to finding the sunscreen that has all these qualities, we must not forget two more things when it comes to protecting ourselves from the sun: no matter how much protection we put on, we must not abuse it, it is better

while and avoid burns above all, the most implicated in the appearance of long-term diseases.

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