Skincare guide
Daily SPF: why acids and retinol work against you without it
SPF is not just for the beach. It protects your barrier, pigmentation, and active results. How to choose SPF and how BeautyAI flags missing SPF in your routine.
If you use acids or retinol but skip SPF, a common paradox happens: you invest in skincare, but your skin gets worse — more redness, pigmentation, and sensitivity.
Why SPF is a basic step
SPF protects from UV-driven damage that directly affects:
- pigmentation and post-acne marks,
- wrinkles and loss of firmness,
- irritation and barrier disruption,
- how well your actives work (stressed skin responds worse).
How to choose SPF without overloading skin
1) Oily/combination skin
Look for light fluids/gels, “oil control”, “non-comedogenic”.
2) Dry/dehydrated skin
Cream textures with hydrating ingredients (glycerin, hyaluronic acid, ceramides).
3) Sensitive skin
Prefer minimalist formulas with low fragrance. Patch test, start slowly.
How BeautyAI helps you not forget SPF
In 🧴 Smart Care, the bot reviews your Shelf and can explicitly say that SPF is missing from the baseline routine.
The main rule
If you use actives (acids/retinol), SPF is almost always non‑negotiable.
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