If you have space for just one product in your skincare bag, fill it with a tube of your favourite sunscreen. No matter what the forecast is, as long as the sun shines your skin needs protection from its harmful rays. Using the right kind of SPF can rescue your skin from most problems including hyperpigmentation, ageing, the appearance of fine lines, sunburn and even cancer. It’s a myth that Asian skin tones don’t need protection. For that reason, local brands always shied away from launching their own sunblocks but not anymore. Here’s a list of locally available sunscreens that will you protect you from harmful rays:
1. Sunscreen by an award-winning Aesthetic Surgeon anyone?
Dr Osman Bashir Tahir (@dr.obt) is a well known aesthetic surgeon loved by many including celebrities. Dr OBT studied medicine from King Edward Medical College and got further qualifications from prestigious schools around the world. Along with his clinic, he also owns a dermatologist certified skincare range. His skincare range includes broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 55 and Antioxidant broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 40. Dr OBT suggests applying the sunscreen liberally to the skin for at least 15 minutes before sun exposure. SPF 40 is priced at Rs. 11,600 and SPF 55 is priced at Rs. 3,500. Buy them here!
2. Who doesn’t like sun protection with a bit of hydration?
Caquina Beauty (@caquinabeauty) is a female-led luxury skincare brand. They pride themselves on being clean, effective, paraben and cruelty-free. Their recently launched sunscreen, Sundazed is a 2-in-1 hydrating sun shield. Strengthened with titanium oxide and zinc oxide, they deliver a mineral SPF formulated with their favourite ingredient, hyaluronic acid. It is a weightless, non-greasy daily moisturiser and sunscreen duo with SPF 30. Sundazed by Caquina Beauty is priced at Rs. 1,050. Check it out here!
3. This sunscreen is DRAP certified and dermatologically approved
With 30 years of experience in dermatology, Jenpharm (@myjenpharm) has been curing millions of people nationwide with its highly effective products. All their products are safe to use, certified by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan and dermatologically approved. It’s clinically proven that they have the best sunscreens for sensitive skin types as their entire range is hypoallergenic, paraben-free and fragrance-free. Their 3 types of sunscreen include Spectra Block SPF 60 great for dry to normal skin, Spectra Matt SPF 40 ideal for oily skin and Spectra Max 100 for combination skin types. Price starts from Rs. 550. Get them here!
4. This sunscreen provides protection from UVA and UVB
Spa In a Bottle (@spainabottlebyrabia) has the goal of creating skin nourishing products using only 100% natural ingredients. Their cruelty and artificial fragrance-free products work on every skin type. Their clinically tested SPF 50 Sun Block is suitable for all skin types and offers UVA/UVB sun protection leaving your skin healthy and clear. This sunscreen has a light texture that leaves a weightless, matte finish. It is a dermatologist-tested formula that is fragrance-free and non-comedogenic, so it won’t clog pores. Sun Block by Spa In a Bottle is priced at Rs. 990. Order here!
5. This brand has oil-free sunscreen
B&B Dermaceutical (@bnbderma) believes that the best skincare is the kind of care that goes deeper than the skin, not just to make us look better but also feel better. They have two options of sunscreen; Eclipse-60 Mineral Sun Block and Lunar Gel Sunscreen SPF 50+. Eclipse-60 Mineral Sun Block is non-greasy water-resistant and includes Vitamin E while Lunar Gel provides hydration with a water-like consistency, has a clean feel and layers invisibly under makeup. Both these sunscreens are priced at Rs. 1,000. Visit their website here!
6. This is a tinted sunscreen that won’t leave a white cast
OG Organix (@og.organix) is a clean and conscious skincare brand formulated by a team of cosmetic chemists. They believe in tangible results that you can see and feel, and that nature has the power to bring these results. They have four sunscreens available including Everyday Sun Day Glow Tint Mineral Sun Screen with SPF 71 is a hydrating and makeup gripping formula that can also act as a primer. All their sunscreens are priced within the range of Rs. 2,000. Check their products out here!
7. If you don’t like layering products, here’s a BB cream with SPF 50
SL Basics by Dr Shaista Lodhi (@slbasics) is a skincare brand by prominent celebrity and renowned doctor Shaista Lodhi. After years of experience in dermatology and laser, it was her dream to create a brand that is accessible and affordable to all Pakistanis. Their BB Block is a BB cream with SPF 50+ and is a skin first product, meaning it hydrates, illuminates, mattify and much more. They have two shades available in this BB cream; Oak and Mohogany. Both are priced at Rs. 1,400. Visit their website here!
8. This sunblock is free from chemicals like sulphates, phthalates, alcohol and preservatives
Botanical Wonders (@botanical.wonders) aims to provide customers with natural products that do not contain any kind of harsh chemicals. They use pure, herbal and natural ingredients in all their products. Their Sun Block contains SPF 40+ is 100% natural, hypoallergenic and free of chemicals. This product is suitable for all skin types and is priced at Rs. 1,500. Check it out here!
9. This Pakistani skincare brand is formulated in Spain and developed by chemists in Canada
Truly Komal (@trulykomalofficial) is a skincare brand by the singer Komal Rizvi. Her brand is free from paraben, halal, cruelty-free and safe to use. Sun Block with SPF 50 by Truly Komal protects you from the harsh Pakistani sun and is safe to use for children. It is lightweight, fast-absorbing and great for sensitive skin. This sunblock is priced at Rs. 1,800. Buy it now here!
