Can sunscreen be used as a substitute for moisturizer?

Question

or do you need to apply both? (i'm not a fan of those two in one lotions...)

Answer 1

It is true that you should buy a moisturizer for your skin type but usually this is important when it comes to the face. For the body, which is thicker and tougher skin use an SPF (they ARE moisturizers) but for the face buy a moisturizer with an spf specifically for the delicate skin on the face.

If you have a certain skin type, lets say oily, and you buy the wrong moisturizer (lets say for dehydrated skin) the excess oil will cause MORE oil and breakouts.

Answer 2

Most moisturizers contain sunscreen now.  If you don't like them then I guess a plain sunscreen will do, as long as it is oil-free, non-comodogenic, etc.

Answer 3

that's a hard question but the only answer that I can think of is it really depends on your type of skin(dry,oily,combination,etc.)and how it absorbs the lotion.For some people it leaves their skin soft and smooth, others it leaves their skin oily and greasy. It just really depends on your skin.