Research suggests that overexposure to the sun is the number one cause of premature aging of the face. In order to slow down the development of fine lines, brown spots and pigmentation, wearing the right sunscreen is a must. The challenge, of course, lies in finding the best sunscreen for your skin. Most sunscreens give a sticky feeling after application while some are just too thick which may clog your pores causing unwanted breakouts. No wonder some people find it troublesome to use and tends to skip this important step. But don’t lose hope. Using a sunscreen can be something that you’ll actually love and enjoy wearing! You just need to find the right one with these features: oil free, lightweight, provides broad-spectrum protection and contains safe mineral ingredients Fortunately, Dr. Sylvia Ramirez, a Harvard-trained aesthetic doctor in Singapore provides two best sunscreens for face. These oil free mineral sunscreens contain zinc oxide, one of the 16 FDA-approved active ingredient that reflects UV rays and does not irritate the skin. Zinc oxide sunscreens create a barrier on the skin, offering full protection against UVA and UVB rays. Here are the two oil-free mineral sunscreens you’ll actually love to wear:

Clear Defense SPF 45 with Broad-spectrum

Clear Defense SPF 45 is a lightweight, fast-absorbing sunscreen for face that protects your skin from the effects of UV rays and other environmental factors that are known to cause premature aging. This oil-free sunscreen is also great to wear under makeup. It’s quickly absorbed by the skin and does not leave any greasy feeling behind. What’s even great about Clear Defense SPF 45 is that it’s also formulated with a nourishing blend of active ingredients to give you the highest possible level of defense against the sun while also restoring your skin’s youthfulness. This sunscreen is derived from Knotweed Extract, a botanically-based active component with lots of medicinal uses and health benefits. This helps in preventing damage against infrared radiation, which is believed to be as harmful as UV rays. Clear Defense SPF 45 also contains Niacinamide also known as Vitamin B3, which helps promote a smoother, clearer skin complexion.   The best part about this sunscreen SPF is that it suits every skin type whether you have normal, oily, sensitive, or mature skin. Key Features and Benefits:

• Lightweight leaves no residue
• Broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays
• Prevention from infrared damage
• Minimizes the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines
• Boosts skin’s elasticity and firmness

 How to Use: Apply to face & neck, avoiding the eye area. Wait at least 30 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply after prolonged exposure, physical activity, perspiration or contact with water.

Sheer Defense Tinted SPF 46 with Broad-spectrum

If you’re not a fan of the white tint in a usual sunscreen, then you’ll love Sheer Defense Tinted SPF 46. This tinted mineral sunscreen glides on your skin like a smooth foundation without the heavy formulation. It’s lightweight yet it provides a natural-looking, sheer coverage with broad-spectrum protection against UV rays and infrared radiation. It’s also universally tinted which means it’s very much suitable for all skin types making it an ideal sunscreen for sensitive skin. Best of all, Sheer Defense Tinted SPF 46 is an oil-free sunscreen SPF that is rich in antioxidants. It’s formulated with an innovative blend of skin soothing ingredients such as Vitamin E, Hyaluronic Acid, and Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) that also fights free radicals and environmental damages. Key Features and Benefits:

• Fast-absorbing spf
• Protection against UVA/UVB and infrared radiation
• Has a universal tint that matches most skin types
• Minimizes redness and blotchiness
• Oil free and lightweight