4 Must have black-owned products that’ll give you the SPF protection you need.
Summer has officially commenced!
A time for beaches, beautiful weather, and fresh air, but with the season entering, this also means the sun is out! Lucky for you, we got your back on how you can protect your melanated skin this Summer! The secret is SPF.
As temperatures increase and the sun rays are out, SPF will be none other than your best friend this season. SPF is short for “sun protection factor”. Mostly found in sunscreens and moisturizers, SPF does its job by supplying benefits to your skin to help block it from the sun’s harmful UV radiation, minimizing your risks of sunburns, skin cancers, and visible signs of aging such as wrinkles or skin sagging.
We’ve all heard the phrase “Black Don’t Crack” but to ensure your skin stays flawless and cancer-free, we’ve found our top favorite a “F.U.B.U” SPF products you’ll want to incorporate into your skin regimen this Summer, Thank us later!
EleVen by Venus Williams Unrivaled Sun Serum SPF 35
Found by Venus Williams, Eleven is known for having its stellar dual offerings to its consumer: The Unrivaled Sun Serum works to protect and hydrate the skin leaving a velvety finish on the skin.
Unsun Mineral Tinted Sunscreen
Although most sunscreens have SPF, Unsun decided to take a different approach. What differentiates this product from most is that it is packed with several moisturizing ingredients such as vitamin E, shea butter, and even coconut oil which will keep your skin refreshed and guarded against the sun.
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This lightweight sunscreen brand is known for quenching and refreshing ingredients such as avocado and jojoba oil (My personal favorite) as well as being fragrance-free, so it’s safe for all skin types as well.
Bolden SPF 30 Brightening Moisturizer
Coming from an all-black woman-owned business, Bolden is here to change the game. Their Brightening Moisturizer is probably their most popular and best formula to date. Aside from containing SPF 30, it contains vitamin C which will help brighten all your dark marks and spots.