SUN FILE: The effects of the sun on the skin
The sun, friend or foe for the skin?
We have waited for many months for its arrival. Now that it is here and well and truly here, what behavior should we adopt when faced with the sun? The response from our experts Audrey Monot, International Training Manager IOMA, Eric Viviant, Director of the IOMA care department.
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The sun, our friend for life…
The sun helps recharge batteries and gives energy . The sun (re)gives you morale. The sun treats certain skin conditions (allergies, eczema). The sun, by fixing vitamin D, reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
The sun, our greatest enemy
The sun is responsible for accelerated aging of the skin. The sun causes the formation of brown spots and wrinkles . The sun causes melanoma, a cause of skin cancer that affects 7,500 people per year in France.
Good behavior in the sun
Expose yourself yes… but always protect yourself with high protection sun care .
To avoid sunburn, there is only one rule: expose yourself gradually during the first few days and avoid exposure during the hottest hours (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
Remember that the amount of ultraviolet (UV) rays varies depending on
- latitude: the sun is stronger in the tropics
- altitude: the higher you go, the higher the UV index rises
- time: at noon, the rays are vertical and therefore more aggressive
Apply sunscreen before leaving your home to avoid surprise sunburns! Remember, sunburns can happen elsewhere than on the beach!
Did you know?
Why do you have to dry yourself after every swim?
Water droplets have a reflective effect that promotes sunburn and reduces the effectiveness of sunscreens! After swimming, two solutions: 1/ dry yourself before reapplying sun protection and exposing yourself again. 2/ we dry… under the parasol! It’s safer.
Why don't clouds protect from the sun?
Even on cloudy days, you need to protect yourself because clouds only filter 20% of UV rays!
How to enhance your tan?
By ridding the skin of dead cells that dull the tan! So, remember to exfoliate regularly and especially when you return from vacation!
The IOMA Super Plan
In the city, you also need to protect yourself from solar radiation. And we don't always think about it! To help you, discover IOMA AMOI, the free, personalized app from IOMA. It tells you the UV index for the place where you are. The best part? As with the weather, you can predict the UV index over three days!
You don't get a tan if you use a high protection factor: that's false! Sunscreen, far from preventing your skin from tanning, protects it! With a high protection factor, you will tan slowly but safely. Another advantage: the tan will last longer!
No need to protect myself, I'm under a parasol: that's not true! UV rays are not stopped by clouds and even less by a parasol. In addition, don't forget that UV rays are reflected by the ground! So, yes, we tan in the shade!
I put on sunscreen this morning, I'm good for the whole day: that's not true! The protection is only valid for a few hours. It must be reapplied every two or three hours and even more frequently depending on your activities: swimming, intense sport, etc.
I prepared my skin with self-tanner, no need for protection: that's wrong! Self-tanners do not protect the skin from the effects of the sun, they only color it to create an illusion!
The IOMA recommendation
IOMA Cell Protector SPF50 PA++++
More than a sunscreen, it is the assurance of perfect protection for your skin against aggression in all circumstances. This shield contains: A combination of screens that protects against all rays of the solar spectrum (UVA/UVB). An intelligent active ingredient, Desoxine ®, which limits aging induced by oxidative stress. Result: the skin is better protected against premature skin aging and the appearance of pigment spots.
Correct use: apply alone or over your usual day cream, at the beach or in town, as soon as your UV index is equal to or greater than 3 .Where? On the face but also the neckline, ears and the back of the hands.