If there is one thing I have learned about taking care of my skin, it's to always wear sunscreen! Turning 30 has come with its own set of self-care duties and wearing sunscreen 'daily' tops my list. It doesn’t matter if I step outside of the house or not on a clear, sunny day, I ensure to apply my sunscreen on overcast days, on days while I am riding an uber or even when I am simply working from home. Like many of my readers, I too have tried as many sunscreens in the past only to discontinue using them for either breaking out on my skin or making my face look drenched in oil, to say the least. However, my hunt for a sunscreen that truly felt like a second skin while protecting it came to an end when I stumbled upon Dermafique's Soleil Defense range!

Sunscreen is an essential step that helps keep our skin protected from harmful rays and also prevents premature signs of ageing in the skin. While there is an overwhelming number of sunscreens available in the market, it is imperative to understand why we need suncare protection on a broader spectrum. When it comes to suncare, protection from UV rays is not sufficient. UV rays make up only 5% of the total solar spectrum. Even though UV rays cause skin damage like tanning and photo-ageing (premature ageing of the skin), the sun’s spectrum majorly comprises IR (45%) and Visible light (50%) that can harm our skin at a cellular level. This is why I trust Dermafique's Suncare system that is powered by the revolutionary Full Light Technology that targets 360° Sun Spectrum to shield the skin from the solar aggression of Visible light, Infrared, UVA and UVB. 

Protecting your skin from UVA and UVB rays should be a year-round thing and that's why you should consider investing in the right products for long term benefits. Dermafique's Soleil defence range comes with two formulations to suit your customised skin concerns. 

Dermafique Soleil Defense (all matte), is a fragrance-free sun protection formula that protects skin from harmful effects of the Full Sun Spectrum. Soleil Defense (All Matte) is powered by revolutionary Full Light Technology that not only protects the skin from the entire Sun Spectrum with RSF 90, PA++ but also comes with SPF 50. It’s a great bet for people with Normal to oily skin type as it is an oil-in-water emulsion that imparts a light sensorial. Since it comes with a non-oily and a non-patchy formula, wearing it feels like a second skin even during humid/tropical seasons. With a fragrance-free formula, the 90 gm bottle of Dermafique Soleil Defense (All Matte) is priced at INR 979. You can shop this product online here. 

The other variant is Soleil Defense (gel crème) and is a must-have for those who are looking for a gel-based sun protection formula. This one also targets 360° Sun Spectrum and shields skin from the solar aggression of Visible Light + Infrared (IR) + UVA + UVB. Powered by the revolutionary Full Light* Technology that targets 360° Sun Spectrum, it comes with SPF 30 and PA++. I love its lightweight texture and recommend it for protection against persistent pigmentation. Since it's a gel-based formula, you will feel incredibly comfortable wearing it even on a tropical day. Works best on all skin types. The 50 gm bottle of Soleil Defense (Gel Creme) is priced at INR 749. You can shop this product online here. 

Even though your trips to the grocery store may be the only stepping out you could be doing nowadays, make sure to always wear your sunscreen. The Dermafique Soleil Defense range is dermatologically tested and needless to say, these sunscreens check all the boxes. I would love for you to definitely try these out this extended summer (and beyond).