SUN DAMAGED
SKIN

The sun can be a danger whatever your skin type, but damaged or healing skin is especially vulnerable to the effects of UV. Damaged skin can be at increased risk due to pre-existing skin conditions such as eczema, acne or rosacea, or due to interventions such as aesthetic treatments (laser, peels) or even tattoos. Why is damaged skin so vulnerable under the sun? When the skin is healing, it is “laid bare” and more susceptible to damage from UV rays. It is also prone to unsightly dark marks called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. 

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Comment protéger ma peau du soleil?

Exposer sa peau au soleil, c'est aussi l'exposer aux coups de soleil, aux effets néfastes à long terme du vieillissement prématuré et aux cancers de la peau. Pour profiter du soleil en toute sécurité, privilégiez les zones ombragées de 11h à 15h et portez un chapeau, des lunettes de soleil et des vêtements couvrants. En plus de ces mesures, appliquez généreusement une crème solaire UVA-UVB à large spectre toutes les 2 heures sur les zones exposées.


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À quoi correspond le SPF d'une crème solaire?

SPF signifie « facteur de protection solaire ». Il indique la capacité de votre crème solaire à protéger votre peau des rayons UVB responsables des coups de soleil. Plus le chiffre est élevé, plus la protection est efficace. Lorsque vous vous exposez, nous vous conseillons d'appliquer au minimum un SPF 30 toutes les 2 heures. Prélevez l'équivalent d'une balle de golf pour couvrir l'intégralité de votre corps.


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Les autobronzants protègent-ils du soleil?

Absolument pas ! Les autobronzants réagissent avec les cellules mortes au niveau de l'épiderme pour « colorer » la peau. Cela n'a aucun effet sur les capacités de la peau à se défendre contre le soleil. Même si les autobronzants sont bien plus inoffensifs que le bronzage traditionnel, vous devez tout de même protéger votre peau du soleil à l'aide d'une crème UVA-UVB à large spectre.


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HOW TO PROTECT DAMAGED SKIN
IN THE SUN

For these reasons, when skin is damaged, weakened or healing, it is especially important to protect it with sunscreen you can trust, which should be formulated to be well tolerated even on fragilized skin. Your top formulas should also integrate soothing active ingredients such as thermal spring water to help calm your vulnerable skin as you protect.

In the articles below, you will find our expert recommendations about which sunscreen to use on fragilized or healing skin in different situations. For example, a non-comedogenic formula is the way to go for acne-prone skin, while an ultra-hypoallergenic formula would be the best choice for allergy-prone skin.

We’ll also tell you how to cool, calm and protect sunburnt skin, plus when you might need to see a doctor.

This section is also the place to find information about sun protection in the context of cancer treatment.

What are the top daily
situations of sun exposure

In what situations should you apply sun protection to your kid?
My son Jack has very fair skin it's habit for us of course to apply sunscreen when we know we were going to the beach or to the park but should I be sending my son to school with sunscreen in his bag should be apply it on him in the morning before he leaves for school or for camp what are some other situations besides just the ones that I think of naturally where you think it's appropriate for us to be using sunscreen there are many daily situation in which we don't realize that our kids are exposed to the damaging UV rays for example in the car because UV rays can pass through glass up to one meter or when weather is cloudy because clouds don't stop UV rays and also in the water centimeter under water also remember that there are many situations when you think you are not exposed but indeed you are so for example you kids at school or in the park or your baby in the stroller.

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To avoid photosensitisation reactions, dermatologists recommend not wearing perfume on sunny days.

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Our products' tolerance is verified on the most sensitive skin: reactive, allergic, acne-prone, atopic, damaged or weakened by cancer treatments.

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The information displayed here is intended for general educational purposes only and should not in any case be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any medical question.