Can Facial Sunscreen Be Put on over Makeup and Still Be Effective?
asked 3 years ago by ohiogirl in Hermosa Beach, CA
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Tags: face, makeup, sun protection, sunscreen
Can sunscreen be put on over makeup and still be effective?
1 answer to Can Facial Sunscreen Be Put on over Makeup and Still Be Effective?
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Sunscreen first
Not really, sunscreen must bind to the stratum corneum ( or the most upper layer of the skin ) to chemically work best. If applied over makeup, it will not protect you in the way it was designed.
