It is very likely that you have gone looking for sunscreen and have gone crazy trying to choose one. There are so many references that an entire book could be written.
Mind you, you cannot play around with the sun; if you are going to spend time in the mountains, at camp, at the pool, or at the sea, it is very important to put on the proper protection 30 minutes before starting the activity, as that is how long it takes for the filters to be effective on the skin.
The expiration of opened products is a maximum of 12 months; their effectiveness is lost as time passes. For this reason, it is recommended to change it from one year to the next. Especially in the case of pediatric products. To avoid temptation, it is recommended not to save it from year to year and to get rid of it each season.
The most effective way to fight against UV radiation is to apply a filter with an appropriate protection factor. What factor should I use? A person with normal skin will be protected for about 60-80 minutes with a factor 30, while factor 50 protects for about 150 minutes. It must be said that it also depends on the skin type; darker skin requires less protection. But in all cases, sun protection must be applied to avoid burning, protect the skin from sun allergies, and from photoaging.
Regarding the little ones, it must be said that it is not easy to choose a good photoprotector, and it can become a titanic task, especially if you are looking for a photoprotector for children under 3 years old. You can find baby cream in our pharmacies for ages 3 months and up, such as Rilastil Sun Laude, Eucerin, or Pediatric Mineral Baby 50+ from Isdin. Babies have very sensitive skin, and the best thing to do is to keep them covered at all times.
It should be remembered that photoprotectors, even if they are water-resistant, must be renewed when coming out of the water, especially for children. By the way, "water-resistant" products withstand about 40 minutes of immersion.
There is an extensive range of photoprotector formats; you can find cream, lotion (more fluid), spray, transparent spray, and wet-effect spray—the latter cools much more. In "mist" or "spray" formats, we may overestimate the amount we have applied, so for skin that is especially sensitive or reactive to the sun, cream, which is thicker, may be a better choice.
Lately, an important issue that concerns people is the fight against photoaging. The sun acts on cells, aging and dehydrating them. It is highly recommended to use it with your daily cream; many already have a factor 15 or 20.
We highlight the Esthederm range; it is a high-quality range to protect the skin from the sun and its effects.
The BRONZ REPAIR range promotes a luminous, fast, and long-lasting tan while preserving the quality and youthfulness of the skin.
ADAPTASUN is a very high sun protection, suitable for protecting the face, body, and hair. It moisturizes the skin and boosts tanning safely, avoiding signs of photoaging.
To moisturize skin sensitized by the sun, providing a more luminous, intense, and long-lasting tan, we recommend the TAN EXTENDER.
Skin that is intolerant or allergic to the sun needs to reinforce its capabilities and resistance to better adapt to the sun, protect it, and soothe it. We recommend using INTO REPAIR and INTOLÉRANCES SOLAIRE.
When spots settle in, you must protect yourself with a specific treatment to prevent them from intensifying and thus achieve a uniform tan. Especially adapted to the most exposed areas of the face, hands, and neckline, PHOTO REGUL promotes tanning and unifies the complexion of skin that presents irregularities, while reducing the appearance of skin spots.
The PHOTO REVERSE treatment with color unifies the face, conceals, prevents, and corrects spots, even in cases of exposure to the sun or blue light.
REPAIR AFTER SUN helps recover the skin after exposing it to the sun. It repairs, soothes, and hydrates it. This treatment prolongs the tan while smoothing wrinkles and expression lines.
The MAKEUP POWDERS help maintain a subtly tanned tone all year round; these powders unify and illuminate the face with a very natural makeup effect while protecting the skin from the sun.
The INTENSE FACIAL SELF-TANNING CREAM progressively moisturizes and illuminates the skin to recreate a light, natural tan without the need for sun exposure.
You can see the entire range of sun products here
A good option to prepare the skin for summer is to take capsules like Heliocare or Sunlaude Oral; they are great support for the skin and melanin. The skin is better prepared when sunbathing, and the tan lasts much longer. Above all, we help in the fight against photoaging.
Remember that it is highly recommended to drink plenty of water and avoid the central hours of the day.