Now you can spray on all your skincare Bethan King shares her expert guide to which sprays are really worth it READ MORE: My six steps to mastering all-day summer beauty when you're 60+: HANNAH BETTS By Bethan King For The Daily Mail Published: 22:33, 3 July 2024 | Updated: 22:41, 3 July 2024 e-mail View comments What if, instead of carefully rubbing in layers of creams and gels, your skincare routine consisted of just a few quick spritzes? Easier, faster and certainly less messy, spray-on skincare is having a moment. Toners, exfoliators, SPF, moisturisers and even face serums now come with a nozzle. But are they as effective as traditional formulas? ‘Spray-on skincare differs primarily from creams or lotions because sprays have to contain a much finer emulsion to be delivered in mist form.
This means they are naturally lighter,’ explains dermatologist Dr Thuva Amuthan, of the Dr Derme Skin & Aesthetic Clinic (drderme.com). ‘Sprays are convenient, absorb easily and can feel less occlusive and heavy than creams.
’ But, he warns, consider your skin type before you spritz. ‘Those with oily or acne-prone skin may benefit from spray-on formulas because these products are less likely to clog pores,’ he explains. ‘But very dry or sensitive skin types might find spray formulas don’t provide enough hydration or skin barrier protection.
’ I’m keen to give the new sprays a go. Dr Amuthan recommends holding it at least six inches from the skin to get consistent coverage.
