I have a combination skin type, and I sweat a lot. Which sunscreen should I use?

Q. What is the perfect sunscreen for someone with excess sweating and a combination skin type?

Answered by
Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty
and medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team.
This is a premium question & answer published on May 22, 2023 and last reviewed on: Jul 27, 2023

Hi doctor,

I have a combination skin and sweat a lot. As such, it is very difficult to find the exact perfect sunscreen for my face, but at last, I found Derma Co 1 % HA sunscreen, which does not leave a white cast or sweats. But now it provides all such benefits. The primary benefits of acting against the sun must be included, and I am getting terrible tanning. Kindly help and suggest good sunscreen.

Thanks.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com

I understand your concern.

For any sunscreen, it is essential to check the SPF (sun protection factor), which would be ideal for your skin type. 50 + SPF helps with protection against the sun. Apart from the same presence of zinc oxide or titanium dioxide is also helpful and excellent in sunscreens. Silicon gel-based sunscreens are the best choice for oily or skin that sweats.

I suggest you to do the following:

1. Always apply sunscreen 20 minutes before going out, or it is the last step of the skincare routine at home. Make sure to reapply sunscreen every two hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunscreen for the face and neck should be one teaspoon.

2. Chemical peeling procedures can be done for skin tanning, usually done at an anesthetic clinic by a dermatologist. In this procedure, a solution will be applied to your facial skin and left for 5 to 10 minutes, then wiped out and sunscreen applied. This inexpensive and superficial procedure is without any side effects and can be done once every two weeks.

I hope the information will help.

Thank you.


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