Waterproof sunscreen for oily skin is good option in monsoon and summer months

Many of us believe that sunscreens are meant to be used only in very hot weather, when the sun's rays are the harshest. However, nothing could be farther from truth. The central purpose of sunscreen lotions is to give us protection against harmful ultraviolet rays (UVA and UVB). If your laptop or any other smart device gives you health updates, then you would have seen it displaying a message on the level of UV radiation in your vicinity. All this goes to show that even in cloudy weather, one needs sunscreen protection.

Applying sunscreens, many of which come in cream format, can pose a challenge to those of us with oily skin. Hence the importance of having waterproof or water-resistant sunscreen. Just what are these sunscreens like? Basically, these are formulations that do not come off after coming in contact with water.

Now, if you are unsure about what to pick, then we have help to offer. We have curated a list of such sunscreens from Amazon that you must take a look at.

1) L’SENSA Sunscreen SPF 50

This sunscreen, made by using Korean technology, is especially meant for oily, sensitive and acne-prone skin. Its biggest draw is that it is waterproof. This means that it will stay in place for a good 80 minutes and provide protection even when one is in continuous contact with water, i.e. swimming or rainfall or sweat. It provides a broad spectrum of protection; from UVA , UVB, IR, blue light and pollution. It is non-oily, does not leave a white cast and is makeup friendly.

2) Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen SPF 50+

This sunscreen is an ultralight formulation with a non-shiny finish. It leaves the skin soft and smooth. It is suitable for all skin types, be it oily, dry or normal. The best bit about this sunscreen is that it is both waterproof and sweatproof. Which means that if you were to get wet in rain or are in a swimming pool, you remain protected. With its SPF 50+ formula, it provides broad spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.

3) Do More Always Sunscreen SPF 50

This sunscreen is a lightweight, fast absorbing and non sticky product. It does not leave behind any the white and chalky residue. It provides broad spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays. It provides the skin with a matte finish and makes it look radiant. It also prevents premature ageing, roughness of skin, pigmentation and freckles.

4) UrbanBotanics Ultra Matte Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++

This sunscreen is designed with SPF 50+ Pa+++ to protect your skin from not only UV rays but also Infrared rays and blue light. This is a lightweight and sheer sunscreen, which is also fast-absorbing. It uses, what its makers call, Dry-Touch technology to give you a non-greasy, matte finish. This is a water- and sweat-resistant sunscreen. It leaves the skin feeling dry and matte and helps prevent fresh oil from being apparent on the skin by removing excess oils.

5) Lacto Calamine Sunshield Matte Look Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++

This is a good sunscreen lotion option for oily skin type and provides effective sun protection sunblock. It comes with a water-based sunscreen lotion that is lightweight and quick absorbing. It is non-oily and non-sticky formulation and comes enriched with Kaolin clay and lemon extracts which gives a clear matte look.

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