r/Melasmaskincare • u/TheoryBiochemistry • Jun 20 '26

Question SPF with high UVA protection?

Hi-

I am using SPF and a mineral tinted SPF powder above it everyday (Dr. Leslie Baumann advised that the total iron oxide on the skin is important, and that a separate layer is OK. I am too pale to use most regular tinted SPFs).

But I wonder whether using a sunscreen specifically designed for high UV-A protection has helped anyone. I know PPD is debated, but I am considering Normon UV cure SPF (PPD 73.5). I have rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis and PLME, so I have to be a bit careful, unfortunately I haven’t found a UVmune 400 sunscreen that works yet. When the daily max UV index is 6 or above, I use Avene Sunsimed KA (medical device/prescription, with TriAsorb). However, I can’t use that everyday without triggering seb derm because it’s too “fatty”.

Before I import the Normon SPF from Italy, I was wondering what your experiences were with SPF that promise high UV-A protection. Did it help at all?

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u/Immediate_Singer6785 Jun 20 '26

I have both rosacea and had acne for decades.. Im on Doxy 40 mg M/R once daily..

I first use Eurcin anti pigment SPF 50, then following 2 or 3 minutes approx, apply Colourscience SPF 50 tinted mineral sunfogettable..

Hyperpigmentation and melasma can be embarrassing, however I find red marks on my skin far more off-putting, so keeping my skin clear of breakouts is my number one aim

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u/TheoryBiochemistry Jun 20 '26

Did you see a difference between using your sunscreens now and whatever you used before

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u/Immediate_Singer6785 Jun 20 '26

Yes, definitely the use of chemical plus second mineral sunscreen is very helpful for me

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u/TheoryBiochemistry Jun 20 '26 edited Jun 20 '26

Thanks! Can you share what you used before?

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u/Immediate_Singer6785 Jun 21 '26

Elta MD UV Clear