When it comes to skincare, applying sun protection is simply non-negotiable

Consumers have a myriad of choices when it comes to choosing suncare products. Photo: Supergoop!

When it comes to skincare, applying sun protection is a non-negotiable step in every beauty routine, especially when you are exposed to the extreme sun in Malaysia.

How many times have you come upon articles touting the virtues of “skinimalism” (using less products and keeping it as natural as possible), only to find SPF (sun protection factor) sitting right up there alongside cleanser and moisturiser?