Why European Sunscreens Are Worth the Trip

Too late to euro summer? I'm booking a trip to Europe to get this sunscreen. And by the way, this is not sponsored or anything.

Advanced UV Filters

Everyone's been talking about Korean sunscreens. They're all the rage right now, but in my opinion, the European sunscreens are where it's at. In Europe, they have access to advanced UV filters that are literally only approved in Europe right now because they're so new.

Long UVA Protection

Those advanced filters are protecting against long UVA rays. The long UVA rays are the ones that penetrate super deep into your skin. So while it wouldn't show up as like a sunburn or a tan, it is actually the ray that is breaking down the most collagen. And that's the stuff we like.

My Go-To

The one I use is the La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF 50+. I got it in France. I'm obsessed. It also has a tint to it and the tint is actually made from zinc oxide. So that gives you an extra level, an extra layer of protection.

I've been learning so much about what actually works for skin and what doesn't. I even got an advanced MRI scan recently to understand my body better. It's all part of figuring out what actually makes a difference.

The Takeaway

European sunscreens have access to newer, more advanced UV filters that protect against the deep-penetrating long UVA rays. These are the rays breaking down your collagen without you even noticing. A tinted formula with zinc oxide adds another layer of defense.

Korean sunscreens get all the hype right now, but the innovation happening in European formulas is next level.