02 May The Best Sunscreen For Dark Skin Tones

The Best Sunscreen For Dark Skin Tones

Keep reading to learn more about the best sunscreens for dark skin. At Serenity Aesthetics & Wellness, we value the importance of providing quality medical grade skin care treatments for our clients. However, having a consistent and effective skincare routine at home is just as important.

At Serenity Aesthetics & Wellness, we use the 80/20 rule. Most clients visit the medical spa for in-office treatments once each month.The remaining days of that month are spent out of the office. It is essential that you preserve your post treatment results during this time.

At home, it is important to have both core products and accessory products in your morning and night routine. Your accessory products will consist of skincare in your routine that targets specific concerns you want to correct. For example, a middle aged woman with hyperpigmentation and adult acne may use a nightly retinol in her routine. While a man or woman with severely dry skin may benefit from daily use of a hyaluronic acid serum. Again, these types of products are specific to the individual. Core products in your skincare routine are non negotiable for everyone. These products are your cleanser, moisturizer, and most importantly- sunscreen.

In this blog post, we’ll look into why iron oxides and mineral sunscreens are essential for preservation of healthy, melanated skin.

Do People With Darker Skin Tones Need To Wear Sunscreen?

There has been a long standing myth amongst the beauty industry that those with darker skin tones don’t need to apply sunscreen. This however, could not be further from the truth. Protection from the sun has often been marketed towards those prone to experiencing sun burn when they are out in hot conditions. Sun protection was also marketed towards demographics more likely to experience melanoma which is a cancer that is 20 times more common in the Caucasian race than for blacks. However, these statistics do not negate the importance of sunscreen for darker skin tones. We see firsthand at our office the effects that come with this misconception. Those with darker skin tones who do not prioritize daily sunscreen usage are prone to conditions such as hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, premature aging, sunburn, and skin cancer.

People with higher melanin levels do have more natural sun protection. However, this alone does not protect them from the damaging effects of UV radiation.

Serenity Aesthetics & Wellness’s Lightweight Sheer Tinted Sunscreen & The Importance of Iron Oxides

One of our best sellers here at Serenity Aesthetics & Wellness is our Lightweight Sheer Tinted Sunscreen. Formulated with Zinc Oxide, this mineral sunscreen creates a barrier of protection on the skin’s surface. Unlike chemical sunscreens that work by absorbing heat, mineral sunscreens work by reflecting UV radiation from the skin which is far more effective when preventing hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone.

In addition to the zinc oxide, our formulation also includes iron oxides. Iron oxides are naturally occurring minerals that are often used to give cosmetics and skincare products their pigment. Iron oxides are very versatile when used in sunscreen.

One of the key benefits of iron oxides in sunscreen is their ability to block visible light, including high-energy visible (HEV) light and infrared radiation. These light sources can worsen skin damage as they penetrate. By blocking these types of light, iron oxides help prevent not only sunburn but also the development of hyperpigmentation and other forms of sun-induced skin damage.

Serenity Aesthetics & Wellness’s Lightweight Skin Replenishing Sunscreen

For those interested in taking advantage of our innovative and effective mineral sunscreens without the makeup effect of a tinted sunscreen, then check out our Lightweight Skin Replenishing Sunscreen. Formulated with Zinc Oxide you are still sure to receive the gentle yet protective benefits of a mineral sunscreen.

We would also like to mention that here at Serenity Aesthetics & Wellness our physical, mineral sunscreens give you the daily protection you need against the sun with ZERO white cast when applied correctly.

SPF For Darker Tones in Philadelphia

Here at Serenity Aesthetics & Wellness, we value accessible and effective skincare for all skin types. We also strive to educate our clients on science driven home care and in office treatments. Visit our website today or stop by our office located in the Chestnut Hill Neighborhood of Philadelphia to see how our SPF products can help you on your journey to healthy, glowing skin.