Sun exposure puts you at risk of sunburn, as well as the long-term dangers of premature ageing and skin cancer. To stay safe in the sun, seek shade between 11 am and 3 pm, wear a hat, protective clothing and sunglasses. In addition to these measures, generously apply broad-spectrum UVA-UVB sunscreen every 2 hours to any area of exposed skin.
Some sunscreens can cause unpleasant stinging sensations on sensitive skin. Opt for broad-spectrum UVA-UVB protection that is tested on the most sensitive skin, such as the ANTHELIOS range from the sensitive skin specialist brand La Roche-Posay. All ANTHELIOS products integrate naturally anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water to soothe sensitive skin.
Absolutely not! Spray tans react with dead cells at skin’s surface to “dye” the skin. This has no bearing whatsoever on the skin’s defences against the sun. Spray tanning is much safer than conventional tanning, but you must continue to protect your skin from the sun after a spray tan using broad-spectrum UVA-UVB sunscreen.
SPF stands for “sun protection factor”. It relates to your sunscreen’s ability to protect skin against UVB rays which cause burning. The higher the number, the greater the protection. When in the sun, you are recommended to apply a minimum of SPF 30 every 2 hours. A golfball-sized amount is required for the whole body.
Dermatologists recommend that infants under 3 should not be directly exposed to sunlight at all and should always be protected by sunscreen/clothes even when they are in the shade. Older children need to learn sun-smart behaviours such as regularly applying broad-spectrum sunscreen, wearing protective clothing and avoiding exposure during the sunniest hours of the day (10 am to 4 pm).
In the article below, you will find a whole host of tips to teach your children the sun-smart behaviours they need to stay safe while enjoying the sun.
Do your children run away when you try to apply their sun cream? Our short video will show you how to turn sun cream application into a game, and how your children can become sun superheroes with Anthelios.
Snow, water and sand reflect UV rays*. Even in the shade, infants need to be protected from indirect exposure.
*source: https://www.soleil.info/uv-meteo/soleil-terre-et-uv/altitude-et-reverberation-plus-duv.html
Safety standards beyond international cosmetics regulations.
