Skin and sun

The sun is beneficial for health, but excessive sun exposure accelerates skin ageing and increases the risk of skin cancer. Effective sun protection is essential for all skin types.
Babies, children, and damaged or allergic skin all require specific sunscreens with a high SPF.

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How can you enjoy the sun without putting your skin at risk?

The sun has a lot of positives, but it can also seriously damage the skin’s structure, causing serious long-term damage. Which sun protection should you choose based on your skin type? All our advice to make the most of the sun and protect skin against UV rays, whatever your age.

Understand my skin

Rosacea & sun protection: everything you need to know

Some people with sensitive skin may be subject to redness. Whether temporary or long-lasting, it can be the symptom of a vascular or inflammatory anomaly. Sometimes it is the result of a pathology known as Rosacea. When exposed to the sun, the redness may become more intense.

Understand my skin

How can sunscreen help acne?

Acne is an extremely common skin disorder, mostly affecting teenagers but also many adults. People suffering from acne know how hard it can be to make pimples disappear. *
To fight blemishes, people try everything, from creams to care products, dermatologist-prescribed treatments, and even exposure to the sun. Some might think that the sun is an ally, but, in reality, it aggravates acne-prone skin.

Dr Michèle Sayag, Allergist.

An internet user’s question: What is the best sun protection factor for baby skin?

Up to eighteen months old, you are strongly recommended to keep your baby out of the sun. However when exposure cannot be avoided, you should use a product with SPF 50+ that will provide sufficient protection against UVA rays. Up to the age of 3, you should use mineral-based sun creams (not ones with chemical filters).

Dr Michèle Sayag, Allergist.

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Sensitive skin exposed to the sun

The Photoderm range

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