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Sun protectionaka mineral sunscreen · zinc oxide · daily SPF

Sunscreen (SPF 30+, broad spectrum)

Good: The one true must-haveevidence: strongAAD 2026

If you only ever take one thing from this app: wear sunscreen. UV light harms skin at every age (the American Academy of Pediatrics literally classifies it as a hazard for kids and teens), and daily broad-spectrum SPF 30+ is the best-proven skin habit that exists. It matters double if you use acne treatments, because most of them make skin extra sun-sensitive. Oil-free, non-comedogenic versions won't clog pores.

what the evidence says

AAD recommends broad-spectrum SPF 30+ water-resistant sunscreen for everyone; AAP policy identifies UV exposure as a hazard to children and adolescents.

last reviewed 2026-07-02

can you use it with…

Try any combination in Mix Check →

sources

  1. 1.American Academy of Dermatology · Sunscreen FAQs (2026)
  2. 2.American Academy of Pediatrics · Ultraviolet radiation: a hazard to children and adolescents (2011)
  3. 3.U.S. Food and Drug Administration · Sunscreen: How to Help Protect Your Skin from the Sun (2026)

note:Skinformed is general education, not medical advice. It doesn't know your skin, can't diagnose anything, and is no substitute for a clinician. If something on your skin hurts, spreads, or worries you, that's a doctor visit, not a product search.

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