Sun Protection for All Skin Tones
Written in partnership with Ultrasun.
With over thirty years experience and expertise, Ultrasun is a leading authourity in sun protection. Founded by Swiss chemist, Tazio Tettamanti, after his brother became a victim of skin cancer, he combined his professional knowledge together with this tragic incident to establish Ultrasun, a brand dedicated to making life easier for all consumers when it comes to sun protection - regardless of skin type, skin tone, age or lifestyle.
UV rays from the sun are responsible for fuelling premature ageing, worsening fine lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation as well as causing skin cell damage that can lead to skin cancer. This makes us massive champions of sun protection for everyone, including people with Black and darker skin tones.
You know how much we rate Ultrasun - you will have regularly seen them in our top picks. The extensive product selection means there truly is something for everyone and every skin tone. The real star of the Ultrasun range is their exclusive lamellar technology where formulas are made of fine, alternating layers, that form an even bond with the skin. This innovative technology guarantees complete, even coverage to continually protect the skin at all depths.
A SUPER SELECTION
At BSD HQ, we love Ultrasun Sports Gel SPF50 (£28). It’s a great for daily use with non-greasy gels and sprays which are fast drying, easy to apply and importantly leave no white cast. For the highest protection, it’s a top pick with long lasting triple protection against damaging UVA, UVB and Infrared rays; as well as being water resistant, it is a great option whether or not you have a busy and active lifestyle.
Ultrasun Face Fluid Anti-Pollution SPF50+ (£28) is another star in the range, providing very high UV protection to fend off premature ageing and helping the fight against effects of pollution and discolouration on the skin. The hero ingredient in this lightweight formula is a natural enzyme called Ectoin, which protects the skin from UVA rays but is also anti-inflammatory, hydrating and helps to lessen the damaging impact of blue light from the sun. For us, a clear bonus is that it doubles as a fantastic makeup primer. If your skin is on the oilier side, you could skip your daytime moisturiser when using this as it is sufficiently moisturising on its own.
For lighter skin tones, Ultrasun Face Fluid Tinted SPF50+ (£28) may just be the sunscreen for you. Combining high sun protection against both UVA and UVB rays and a lightweight tinted base that provides a hint of colour that you use easily wear on it’s own or underneath make up. We call it a one stop shop with all of the same ingredients as the original Face Fluid such as Ectoin, but also boasts moisturising Vitamin E and GSP-T, a complex that effectively neutralises skin damage stimulated by sun exposure.
Ultrasun UV Face and Scalp Mist SPF50 (£20) is and will forever remain our jam! We love it for topping up our protection during the day. This very high UVA and UVB formula, is the perfect size for throwing in your bag and the transparent, lightweight and non-greasy mist can be worn on top of or underneath make up. It has a clever antioxidant complex InfraGuard combining organic sunflower shoots and antioxidants from the tara tree which inhibit sun damage particularly from Infrared-A rays and blue light. On-the-go, time poor or just dipping your toes into sunscreen peeps, this was made for you. Furthermore, you can also use it on exposed scalps and partings.
Ultrasun has always been a front runner in the sun protection space. With innovative formulations and ingredients across the range, there is something for everyone and every tone.
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