In this post, we will talk about the best sunscreens for Actinic Keratosis.

Note: all of these sunscreens are expensive and import costs can be really high

This is a sunscreen that is made specifically for Actinic Keratosis. It contains a combination of UV filters that protect the skin against both UVA and UVB rays.

Pros:

• The company has claimed that there is a 53% reduction in actinic keratoses within 2 years after regular use of Actinica Lotion and no new invasive squamous cell carcinomas have occurred within 2 years after regular use of Actinica Lotion.

• This lotion offers a very high level of UV protection and has no white cast.  

• It also moisturizes the skin and is free from fragrances and PEG emulsifiers and is suitable for all skin types.

Cons:

• It is expensive

What ingredients does it contain?

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Propylparaben, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Methylparaben.

This is another sunscreen made for the prevention of Actinic Keratosis and non-melanoma skin cancer. It has a SPF of 100 and provides UVB and UVA protection.

Pros:

• It has a SPF of 100 which is the highest protection a sunscreen can provide.

•  It prevents actinic keratosis and non-melanoma skin cancer.

•  It has a light texture making it suitable for everyday use and has no white cast.

Cons:

• It is expensive.

What ingredients does it contain?

Aqua, Alcohol Denat, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate-Dicaprate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Distarch Phosphate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Homosalate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Silica, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Acrylates-C10-30-Alkyl-Acrylate-Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, 1-2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, EDTA.

This is a sunscreen that uses Stabilized Vitamin C, Oleuropein, and Zinc PCA to provide protection from the sun and prevent Actinic Keratosis.

Pros:

• It is water-resistant and has a gel-like consistency.

• It is free from perfumes, dyes, petrolatum, octocrylene, dioxide titanium, gluten, and alcohol.

Cons:

• It is expensive.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Nano), Tris-Biphenyl Triazine (Nano), Undecane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Decyl Glucoside, Tridecane, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Olive Leaf Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Zinc Pca, Ascorbic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, Acrylates/​Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol.

AK SECURE DM Protect is a medical device that helps prevent Actinic Keratosis and non-melanoma skin cancers.

Pros:

• It is non-greasy and has a moisturizing texture.

• It offers very high sun protection to prevent sun damage.

Cons:

• It is expensive.

What ingredients does it contain?

AQUA, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYL BUTY PHENOL [NANO], SILICA, DIMETHICONE, DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE, ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE, CETEARETH-20, NIACINAMIDE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, POLYESTER-7, CETEARYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, ARABIDOPSIS THALIANA EXTRACT, BETA-CAROTENE, CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACID, CARROT ROOT EXTRACT, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, SOYBEAN OIL, HYDROGENATED PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE, LECITHIN, LEPIDIUM SATIVUM SPROUT EXTRACT, MICROCOCCUS LYSATE, PHENETHYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, 1.2-HEXANEDIOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, LYSOLECITHIN, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE, POLYSORBATE 60, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, XANTHAN GUM, PHENOXYETHANOL.

This is a mineral sunscreen that is designed to repair and protect skin from actinic damage and prevent Actinic Keratosis.

Pros:

• It is lightweight and fast-absorbing.

• It contains Zinc Oxide, DNA Repairsomes, and Vitamin E to protect the skin from sun damage.

• It is a mineral sunscreen so it will be suitable for all skin types.

Cons:

• It is expensive.

What ingredients does it contain?

Active ingredients: Zinc Oxide (11%)

Inactive ingredients: Water, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Dibutyl Adipate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Alcohol Denat., Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Nylon-12, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Stearate, Fragrance, Bisabolol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, PEG-8, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Plankton Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid.

Sunsimed is a Class A medical device that prevents Actinic Keratosis, non-skin cancer, and photo-aging thanks to powerful DNA protection.

Pros:

• It contains only 4 sun filters for very broad-spectrum, long-lasting stable, and effective UVB-UVA protection.

• It has Pre-tocopheryl for protection against oxidative stress and Avène Thermal Spring Water for its soothing, anti-irritating, and softening properties.

• It is suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin.

Cons:

• It is expensive.

What ingredients does it contain?

AVENE THERMAL SPRING WATER (AVENE AQUA), METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYL BUTY PHENOL [NANO], BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE, DIETHYLHEXYL BUTAMIDO TRIAZONE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, BENZOIC ACID, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TOCOPHERYL GLUCOSIDE.

All of these sunscreens will be suitable for you as they are made specifically for Actinic Keratosis.