SUN FILE: The effects of the sun on the skin
The sun, friend or foe for the skin?
We've been waiting for its arrival for months. Now that it's here, and here to stay, how should we behave in the sun?
The sun, our friend for life...
The sun helps recharge batteries and restores energy . The sun (re)grows 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 skin aging. The sun causes the formation of brown spots and wrinkles . The sun causes melanoma, a skin cancer that affects 7,500 people a year in France.
Good behavior in the sun
Exposure yes… but always protect yourself with high protection sunscreen .
To avoid sunburn, there's only one rule: expose yourself gradually over 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 increases
- time: at noon, the rays are vertical and therefore more aggressive
Apply sunscreen before leaving home to avoid unexpected sunburns! Remember, sunburns can occur anywhere other than 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, there are two solutions:
- Dry yourself before reapplying sunscreen and exposing yourself again.
- Let's dry off... 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, especially when you return from vacation!
True or false?
You won't tan if you use a high SPF: that's false! Sunscreen, far from preventing your skin from tanning, actually protects it! With a high SPF, you'll tan slowly but safely. Another advantage: your tan will last longer!
No need to protect myself, I'm under a parasol: that's false! UV rays aren't blocked by clouds, and even less so by a parasol. Also, 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 to go for the whole day: that's not true! The protection is only good for a few hours. You have to reapply it every two or three hours and even more frequently depending on your activities: swimming, intense sport, etc.
I prepped my skin with a self-tanner, no need for protection: that's false! Self-tanners don't protect the skin from the effects of the sun, they just 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 aggressions 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.
How to 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 décolleté, ears, and the backs of the hands.
