Whether you're relaxing on the beach with your gal pals or out on wheels to simply enjoy the view during the summer vacay or went to explore some snowclad mountains, there's one skincare staple that must adorn your face irrespective of the place or weather is the Sunscreen. Undeniably, most of you are well acknowledged with the marvellous beauty benefits of slathering on sunscreen that not only protects against the harmful UVA and UVB rays of the sun but also prevents hyperpigmentation, premature ageing signs, dullness, sun spots, uneven skin tone and reduces the incidence of melanoma or skin cancer. However, the key to truly safeguarding your skin from sun damage depends on the notion of reapplication of the product every 2-3 hours.

Well, if you are at home or the office, applying sunscreen may not be much of a hassle. But, in case you are on the go, cleansing and layering your face with all the beauty products along with sunscreen, may seem like a next-to-impossible task, and that’s where Powder Sunscreens come in!

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So, What Exactly is The Powder Sunscreen?

Powder Sunscreen is the latest innovation of the beauty industry that brings the goodness of loose setting powder along with effective SPF to protect the skin from UV rays and bestow one with a grease-free, mattifying look. The powder sunscreen is a total game changer for people blessed with oily or sensitive sheaths as they easily help you keep the skin dry and non-sticky for longer hours. 

What Does A Powder Sunscreen Contain?

Powder sunscreens are primarily composed of UV blockers such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide that can be easily just brushed onto the skin to reapply SPF without compromising your entire makeup routine. With the latest ones with a tinted hue in them, they are also great for providing a bronzed shine to your face.

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How To Apply Powder Sunscreen?

Well, this isn’t much of a brain tickler. It is just a powder similar to your compact powder and the product usually comes with the applicator brush or sponge that helps in easy application. All you need to do is slather the sponge or brush containing the powdered sunscreen directly on the face and just smoothen it out on every nook and corner for maximum sun protection.

What Are The Benefits Of A Powder Sunscreen?

Easy To Slather Over and Under Makeup

Powder sunscreen has an upper hand over the usual lotion or spray sunscreen as it can be easily worn alone directly on your cleansed and toned skin as well as over makeup as the last protective layer. Unlike most sunscreen products, the formula of a powdered sunscreen is non-greasy and usually contains mattifying beauty components in fine powder form that blends easily on the skin to absorb excess oil leaving it oil-free, smooth and soft. 

Provides Easy Application and Reapplication

Opting for a powder sunscreen has its own set of advantages, one of the most essential being easy application and reapplication even on the go. Powder sunscreens usually come with a sponge or a built-in soft brush that allows smooth and even application of the product. Be it sitting at your desk at work or hiking atop a mountain or just chilling on the beach, safeguarding your skin from the sun becomes effortless with this product in your makeup pouch.  

Prevents A White Cast

Well, most lotion-based sunscreen formulations are not suitable for darker or brownish Indian skin tones since they leave behind a white cast making your face look grey and unnatural. Thanks to the latest innovation, the powder sunscreen is formulated using sheer powder ingredients that easily fuse into the skin without changing its texture or hue, thereby leaving zero white casts on application. 

Averts Acne And Pigmentation

It's not a hidden truth that too much oil or sebum production can make your oily or sensitive skin prone to acne, pimples and other skin infections. And additionally, the sweat produced when smudged with a towel often removes the creamy sunscreen with the makeup as well. In such cases, this magical powder sunscreen comes in aid when you want some SPF without smearing spray or lotion-based sunscreens that make the skin more oily and prone to inflammation. 

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Suits All Skin Types

Imbued with gentle and skin-friendly hypoallergenic mineral powders like kaolin clay, zinc oxide powder, titanium oxide powder, and other natural ingredients such as coffee, arrowroot powder, almond oil, essential oils and vitamin E, powder sunscreens not only promote a healthy balance of natural skin oils but also hydrates and moisturises the skin without making it too dry. Although it is ideal for oily skin, it can be used on dry and sensitive skin as well.

Take Away

When you're in a hurry to reapply your SPF before stepping out, and you're wearing a full face of makeup with no time in your hands to go through the entire makeup routine again, grab a tinted powder sunscreen to refresh your look, absorb the oil and get a mattifying appearance.