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Best sunscreens to pick to suit your skin type

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We all have skin issues.

Oily skin, sensitive skin — it’s horrible, but that doesn’t mean you have to skimp out on the number one product you should be using every day: sunscreens.

The sun’s dark side, quantified: It is behind 80 percent of wrinkles and spots and is the primary cause of skin cancer. How can you enjoy a minute outdoors knowing that? Your sunscreen options are no longer limited to lotions and sprays.

Check them out.

Gel sunscreen

Best for: Outdoor athletes and people with oily and/or dark skin (it goes on clear).

Skip If: You have dry or sensitive skin.

Why We Love It: Gel disappears into skin and won’t sweat off.

Try: Eucerin Sun Gel-Creme Oil Control Dry Touch Face SPF50+ (R 210) available at Dis-chem.

Eucerine sunscreen

READ MORE: 6 things we bet you never knew about your SPF

Mousse sunscreen

Best for: Anyone who finds it tedious to rub on a cream.

Skip If: You suck at putting on sufficient sunscreen—it’s tough for SPF slackers to gauge if they’ve used enough.

Why We Love It: It’s easy to cover large areas fast. Work in walnut- size amounts: one for the face, two for each arm, four each for the front and back of your torso.

Try: Heliocare 360 Airgel SPF50+ (R450) available at Dermastore

Dermacare sunscreen

READ MORE: Are you wearing the right sunscreen for your skin type?

Oil Sunscreen

Best for: Dark complexions (goes on clear) or dry skin (super hydrating)

Skip If: You have oily skin or an aversion to slick products.

Why We Love It: Oil gives you a glow— perfect for sundresses and backless tops.

Try: Vita Liberata Passionflower and Argan Dry Oil (R775) available at Retail Box.

Retailbox sunscreen

This article was originally published on Women's Health.

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