If you could only keep one skincare product, keep the sunscreen. Everything else on a bathroom shelf is working on the consequences; sunscreen is the only one working on the cause.
A note on what changed here: this page used to open with a percentage of skin aging attributed to UV, and it carried two more figures further down about how much sunscreen people apply and how much UV gets through cloud. We could not source any of them, so they are gone. The argument does not need them.
What UV actually does
Two kinds of ultraviolet reach your skin. UVA penetrates deeper into the dermis, where the collagen and elastin that keep skin firm are made and stored. UVB is the one that burns and that damages DNA in skin cells directly. Both contribute to premature aging, and both carry skin cancer risk.
The detail worth knowing: UVA passes through glass. That is why daily SPF is not only a beach question — it applies to a commute and to a desk by a window.
Most people use too little
Under-application is the commonest mistake in sunscreen, and it matters because SPF ratings are measured at a specific density. If you use noticeably less than the label assumes, you get noticeably less protection than the number on the bottle. For a face, most people need more than they think — err generous.
The daily one
The Nutricentials® Day Dream Protective Lotion SPF 35 is a lightweight daily moisturizer with SPF, made for combination and oily skin. The practical case for it is the same as for any daily SPF: the one you will actually wear every morning beats the better one you will not.
For longer outdoor days, Sunright® Face & Body SPF 50 and the Sunright® Solar Screen Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ are the stronger options.
Where it goes in the routine
Last step in the morning, after moisturizer, before makeup. Give it a couple of minutes to settle before foundation. Reapply through the day if you are outdoors — the label on your bottle will tell you how often.
Three things people get wrong
"I do not need it on a cloudy day."
You do. Cloud cover is not a sunscreen, and UVA is there regardless.
"My foundation has SPF, so I am covered."
Almost nobody applies foundation at the density an SPF rating assumes. Put a dedicated sunscreen underneath.
"Darker skin does not need SPF."
Every skin tone is exposed to UV damage, premature aging and skin cancer risk. Sunscreen is for everyone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What SPF should I use daily?
SPF 30 or above for everyday use, and higher for extended time outdoors. Sunright SPF 50 and Sunright Solar Screen SPF 50+ are the ones we stock for that.
Can I use SPF around my eyes?
The skin there is thin and exposed, so yes — choose a gentle formula, apply carefully, and keep it out of the eyes themselves.
Does sunscreen expire?
Yes. Check the date printed on the bottle and replace it when it passes. Sunscreen is the last product in your routine to keep past its date.
Where to Buy
NuBodyRx.com offers 100% authentic Nu Skin and Pharmanex products, and every order ships fast within the US. There is no membership, no distributor account, and no monthly order required — just shop Nu Skin without a distributor and check out like any other online store.