Do I need sunscreen while treating acne?
Yes, many acne treatments make skin more sensitive to sunlight, and some can also lead to dark marks after breakouts if skin isn't protected. A light, non-comedogenic sunscreen with SPF 50 is therefore an important part of the routine, not something to skip because skin already feels sensitive or oily.
What makes Skinvisibles® different?
Swiss UV specialists. That's the whole company.
Skinvisibles is a privately held Swiss company based in Zurich, built by a team who have spent their working lives in UV protection and skincare. We are not a skincare line that adds sunscreen – sun protection is all we make.
The mission we set for ourselves is deliberately narrow: invisible UV protection for visible results. Visible results mean healthy, radiant, hydrated skin – which does two things at once, high protection and true hydration. Each formula is designed to do both.
There's a reason SENSE appears in every product name. Daily SPF is all about how it feels: ultra-light, fast-absorbing, absolutely no stickiness. A sunscreen you don't like to wear is one you skip, and one you skip protects nothing.
Our formulas are made in Switzerland, Japan and the EU with independent specialist laboratories, and are sold through beauty institutes and skin clinics that can explain them properly. In Norway it is Cosmenor.
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At the start
Check your products
Many acne treatments increase sun sensitivity. Ask your provider whether your specific treatment does.
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The first few weeks
Pay extra attention
Skin may react more strongly to sunlight than before. Use sunscreen daily, even on cloudy days.
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With visible breakouts
Avoid rubbing
Apply sunscreen gently with light pats to avoid irritating active breakouts.
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Long term
Make it a habit
Daily SPF 50 helps keep skin tone even while skin heals.
Same principle, with what applies at each stage
Phase
What the skin usually needs
Sun protection
Starting treatment
Check whether treatment increases sun sensitivity
Daily, non-comedogenic SPF 50
The first few weeks
Skin may react more strongly to sun
SPF 50 every day, even indoors near windows
With visible breakouts
Gentle application without rubbing
Light pats instead of massaging
Long term
Even skin tone while healing
Daily SPF 50 as a fixed habit
This is general information, not medical advice. Always follow the specific instructions you receive from the clinic that performed your treatment.
Why acne treatment and sun don't mix well
Several acne treatments increase sun sensitivity
Ingredients commonly used against acne, such as certain acids and prescription creams, can temporarily make skin thinner and more reactive to UV radiation. Without sun protection, the risk increases that breakouts and inflammation leave visible, uneven skin tone for longer than necessary. A broad-spectrum filter reduces this burden. This effect varies from person to person and treatment to treatment, so it's always worth asking your provider specifically about your routine. The vulnerability can last as long as treatment continues, and often a little beyond that while skin normalizes.
Broad-spectrum SPF 50
Vegan
Non-comedogenic
No white cast
HySilk hyaluronic acid
Science, simply put
Why Daily SPF Is the Smartest Skincare Option
Up to 80% of visible skin aging comes from UV exposure – and it happens even on cloudy Norwegian days.
Whether sunscreen can make acne worse, and how to choose one that suits breakout-prone skin.
Questions about sunscreen during acne treatment
Can sunscreen make acne worse?
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The wrong formula can clog pores, but a non-comedogenic sunscreen like Aqua Sense is tested not to. Skipping sunscreen is usually a bigger problem than using the right kind.
Why do some acne treatments make skin more sun-sensitive?
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Many acne treatments speed up skin renewal, which thins the outer protective barrier for a period. That leaves skin more exposed to UV radiation than normal.
Which sunscreen suits acne-prone skin best during treatment?
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A light, non-comedogenic SPF 50 that also adds hydration. Aqua Sense is built for exactly this combination.
Should I use sunscreen even on cloudy days during acne treatment?
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Yes. UV radiation passes through clouds, and skin that's extra sensitive due to treatment needs protection every day, not only in direct sun.
Can I use makeup with SPF instead during acne treatment?
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Makeup with SPF rarely provides enough protection on its own. Use a dedicated, non-comedogenic SPF 50 as your base, and layer makeup on top if you like.
See also
SHOP
ETTER BEHANDLING
Sunscreen After Filler Injections
AFTER TREATMENT
Sunscreen After Microdermabrasion
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