I avoided using sunscreen for many years. Not because I didn’t believe in sun protection, but because most products simply felt unpleasant on my skin. I tried numerous well-known European brands, from pharmacy products to premium sunscreens. Almost all of them felt too heavy, too sticky, or left a white film behind. Once you start moving, exercising, swimming, or putting clothes on, it often feels as if you’re wrapped in a layer of plastic.
Then I discovered Japanese sunscreens and came across ...