This Is The Best Sunscreen For Acne According To Celebrity Esthetician Shani Darden
May 31, 2018 by Brianna Peters
Recently, my little sister’s best friend texted me and asked me for recommendations for the best sunscreens for your face that won’t irritate you or end in a breakout. Long ago, we were able to slather SPF 30 on and go about our days. I used to be terrible about applying sunscreen daily and I always wrote off my mom’s warnings about damaging my skin in the winter because of things called “UV” rays as a myth. At the time, I didn’t care. It was prom season and I was (gasp!) going to tanning beds to bronze my skin for that perfect senior prom photo. Looking back, I know it was clearly immature and irresponsible and I will regret it for the rest of my life (the tanning, not the prom dress!). You can’t reverse skin damage and luckily for me, I had a mother who would email me articles featuring young women whose melanoma left them with devastating scars on their faces to convince me to be more diligent about sunscreen.
In my twenties, I turned a new leaf and began using sunscreen diligently to protect my skin. But with my face being extremely sensitive and prone to breakouts, I was determined to find the best sunscreen for acne that wouldn’t leave me greasy, oily and clogged up. Not all sunscreen formulas are created alike and I needed one that was effective in protecting my skin and preventing breakouts. No one wants to end up with their sunscreen causing even more skin issues. Of course, I had to ask my favorite celebrity esthetician, Shani Darden, whose clients include Jessica Alba and Chrissy Teigen, about her number one favorite sunscreen for acne.
Supergoop Everyday Sunscreen ($32)
SPF: 50
According to Darden, “If you have acne, it’s more important to wear SPF because it will take so much longer for scars to heal if you’re not keeping your skin protected.” If your searching for a great sunscreen that won’t leave you reaching for your acne spot creams, Darden has the best recommendation. “I love the Supergoop Everyday SPF because it’s oil free and won’t clog your pores, but it’s still hydrating. The simpler the better, so having fewer steps is always great! Overall, it’s a great formula that keeps your skin moisturized and protected with SPF 50 which I love!”