UV radiation
Day cream with SPF: Stiftung Warentest recommends these products
Day cream should contain a sun protection factor to protect the skin
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Although we know how dangerous UV radiation is for the skin, we usually only use products with a sun protection factor on sunny days or in summer. In order to counteract sunburn, pigment spots and premature skin aging on the face, a day cream with SPF makes sense. Or?
While UVB rays cause the dangerous sunburn, UVA rays can age the skin faster and promote wrinkles. In addition, both types of radiation (in the worst case) can trigger skin cancer. It is all the more important to protect the skin from the sun – especially on the face, as it is most exposed to the rays. Even on cloudy days when there is no sunbeam on the horizon. This should be possible with a day cream that contains a sun protection factor. According to Stiftung Warentest, however, many brands do not keep what they promise. The consumer organization tested eleven products. The results were published in March 2021.
Stiftung Warentest tests day creams with SPF
In the test, expensive brands were scrutinized as well as cheap products from the drugstore. Among other things, the moisture content (for the skin), the application, the skin feel and of course the UV protection were evaluated – in other words, whether this was adhered to. The result was that five day creams were deficient. The expensive products in particular failed the test. On the other hand, only four articles were given the grade “good”, almost all of them from the inexpensive segment, the grade “satisfactory” still two. as Test winner the series of tests resulted in a moisturizing day cream with SPF 15 from Balea for normal and combination skin, which with dm is available.
Day cream with SPF: these products are “good”
Among the four products that received the rating “good” according to Stiftung Warentest, the following are to be found – in addition to the test winner:
2nd place: Day cream with SPF from Nivea
According to the manufacturer, the Day cream from Nivea for normal and combination skin. It contains vitamin E and antioxidants, is supposed to provide the skin with moisture for up to 24 hours and – thanks to SPF 15 – protect the face from premature skin aging (caused by the sun). Stiftung Warentest awarded the grade for this product “good” (1.9). The promised UV protection and moisture enrichment were particularly noticeable in the test.
3rd place: Day cream with SPF 15 from The Body Shop
Also with the overall grade “good” (2.1) the aloe was rated Body Shop day cream. According to the manufacturer, it is suitable for sensitive skin types. According to the product test, the sun protection factor keeps what it promises – this also applies to moisture enrichment, application and the feel of the skin. Compared to the winners, however, the product is significantly more expensive to buy, which could certainly put off one or the other.
4th place: Day cream with SPF 20 from Yves Rocher
According to Stiftung Warentest, Yves Rocher’s day cream still has it “good” (2.5) cut off. According to the manufacturer, it is suitable for normal and combination skin and has a higher sun protection factor than the first three places. In addition to the SPF, the skin feel was also rated positively. In return, the moisture accumulation was only rated as satisfactory. So all in all a solid fourth place for the day cream.
You can do the entire test here read (for a fee).
Source: Stiftung Warentest
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