SPF For Indecisive Weather: Pratima x Tatcha
We need the sun. Photosynthesis is one reason. Vitamin D is another. Cancer and hyperpigmentation are none. Providentially, sunscreens and sunblocks impart a year-round shield. A simple seasonal switch in formulae usually suffices. But, effective sun protection becomes a higher priority when weather and climate fluctuates within a single season. Choice of an SPF should appropriately address the sun, skin, and activities.
The most popular SPFs are 30 and 50. They both filter out UVB rays with a difference of around 1%. The amount of sun factors into choosing the product for the day. With cloudless Spring-like winter days, skin absorption of damaging solar rays is more likely.
Pratima Skincare innovated a sunscreen based in neem. At SPF 30, Dr. Raichur’s Neem Rose Face Sunscreen is perfect to use during cooler seasons like Fall and Winter. Zinc oxide (ZnO) is extracted from ore in Switzerland to provide broad-spectrum and anti-inflammatory protection. The non-nano ZnO does not penetrate skin, thus is a perfect option for concerns about potential hormonal imbalances.
Pratima Skincare Neem Rose Face Sunscreen SPF 30 is perfect for cooler months due to the non-nano ZnO. (Image: AKJAM Publishing)
Tatcha’s The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50 is on stand-by for days during the cooler months when the sun and temperatures are stronger. (Image: AKJAM Publishing)
Tatcha has several sun protection products. Their SPF 50 in The Silk Sunscreen provides a stronger block. Increased time in the sun during Spring and Summer allows for use of this version. Reapplication can be gently done over makeup or worn alone. During the cooler months, their Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen uses an SPF 35 that provides a smooth matte surface for makeup application. The Japanese rose, or Rosa multiflora, in this formula does a decent job at shrinking pores and reducing photoaging.
Bottom Line
Switching between these formulae have become routine as Winter feels like Spring and Fall can’t let go of Summer. Pratima is a go-to for Fall and Winter, but Tatcha SPF 50 remains a stand-by when the sun is strong and temperatures reach 60 in January.