JAKARTA - Choosing sunscreen for acne-prone skin cannot be done carelessly. Products that are too heavy, oily, or clog pores are at risk of triggering blackheads to new acne.
On the other hand, protection from the sun is still important to prevent acne scars from darkening and maintaining the health of the skin barrier. Therefore, finding a formula that is both light and effective is a major need for owners of acne-prone skin.
Many people end up choosing to skip using sunscreen because they are worried that their skin will get worse. In fact, without protection, the skin is more prone to irritation and inflammation due to exposure to UV rays.
Citing the Health page, for acne-prone skin, it is best to choose a sunscreen designed with a light texture so that it is comfortable to use without leaving a sticky or heavy feeling on the skin.
This type of sunscreen generally comes with a protection technology that is claimed to be able to protect the skin from various external factors such as UVA and UVB rays, blue light exposure, to pollution.
Founder of Amaterasun, Irene Ursula, said that the sunscreen product for acne was developed to answer the concerns of acne sufferers about sunscreen.
"We understand that owners of acne-prone skin have their own fears of greasy sunscreen textures or triggering blackheads. Sunscreen for acne-prone skin not only protects against UV rays, but also actively treats acne-prone skin with a very light and clinically proven non-comedogenic formula," he said in a press statement. Amaterasun Acne Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++++ to VOI, Thursday, April 30.
In addition, the formula is also focused on helping to calm the skin that is experiencing inflammation and controlling excessive oil production.
Additional ingredients such as panthenol (ProVitamin B5) are also included to help maintain moisture while strengthening the skin barrier, so that the skin feels comfortable when used daily.
In terms of texture, this product has a light character with a natural soft-matte finish. The formula is also made to minimize white cast and not easily clump when used with other skincare products.
As a guide, sunscreen should be used about two fingers for the entire face and neck, applied 15 minutes before exposure to the sun, and repeated every two hours to keep protection optimal.
Through the increasingly diverse choice of formulas, acne-prone skin owners no longer need to avoid sunscreen. The key is to choose a product that suits the skin condition so that protection remains maximum without triggering new problems.
"This product was first launched exclusively on Shopee from April 29 to May 5, 2026, before it was finally made available more widely on various online and offline platforms starting May 6, 2026," concluded Irene.
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