With a SPF of 30 and UVA and UVB protection , the Nivea Sun Protection is a safe bet for our Indian winters. Usually during summers a sunscreen with a higher SPF is preferable. UVB rays are those which cause sunburns and UVA rays cause long term skin damages (premature ageing, wrinkles, skin cancer). It has a rating of PA++ and the more + signs mean more protection from UVA rays. As far as I’ve read, this system was put in place by the Japanese and is not approved by the FDA. Sunscreens which have the word “broad spectrum” are the ones usually approved by the FDA.
What Nivea claims:
‘The Nivea Moisturizing Immediate Sun Protection’ has. impressed me in many ways. I have extremely dry skin and the moisturizers I buy are usually so heavy in terms of moisturization that it kind of leaves a greasy feeling which feels yuck and so do a few sunscreens. But this when blended does not leave a greasy feeling which is a huge plus. I usually apply this 15 minutes before leaving the house. It also has a fragrance which lasts for about 45 minutes after applying.
The sunscreen works because tanning has considerably reduced with regular usage and it has become a staple in my morning skincare routine.
Final Word: In an extremely vibrant blue and yellow packaging, comes a sunscreen which, although is difficult to blend and low SPF factor (low considering summers in India!), is worth the money for its non-stickiness and effectiveness. Overall, I would definitely repurchase it again, next winter. 😉
Hi, nice review! I would like to try this lotion, actually I was looking at it hundreds of times 🙂 it’s great that’s not sticky!
Welcome to Divassence! De Mons 🙂
Do try it and let me know your opinion
Nice review! 🙂
I’ve been looking for a good sunscreen lotion for quite a while coz everything I’ve used is just plain sticky! Completely stopped using sunscreens after that! Will definitely check this out 🙂
i agree sticky sunscreens can be irritating.. do try this one.. better than other sunscreens in terms of stickiness 😀
I have this, but the consistency feels a bit on the heavier side. So, I am not sure whether it’s meant for body or face. Do you use it on your face?
Sunscreens are staple in my skincare though I skip it if I am staying home because feel like letting my skin breathe a bit more 🙂
I do use it on my face, hands and legs. Since the consistency is a little on the heavier side I do find it difficult to blend (which I’ve mentioned in the post) but once blended, it feels fine 😀
I don’t use anything when I’m at home except for my night cream leave alone sunscreens 😀