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Skin protection
&
Care
in the
Sun
Prevention is better than cure - modern U/V filters
Sun radiation is and remains one of the most significant influencing factors for skin aging. However, skin aging is also the easiest thing to counteract.
Modern UV filters offer effective protection against harmful UV radiation and thus help to prevent unwanted signs of premature skin aging caused by light, such as the already mentioned pigment spots.
Protection from harmful rays
In order to be able to enjoy the warm rays of the sun without any worries, comprehensive skin protection is necessary. The sun line offers products based on the latest scientific findings, which include a complete range for all skin types and needs. It is important to understand that sunlight includes not only visible light, but also invisible UVA, UVB and infrared rays that generate free radicals and have different effects on the human body.
Possible measures:
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Use of sun protection products: The Products from the sun line offer effective protection against harmful solar radiation for all skin types.
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Knowledge about different rays: An understanding of the different components of sunlight, including UVA, UVB and infrared rays, helps to take targeted protective measures.
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Avoiding sunburn: Through consistent use of Sun protection products prevent sunburn, which can cause long-term skin damage.
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Aftercare after sunbathing: The Care for the skin after sunbathing with special products is recommended to protect and care for it. Special emphasis is placed on skin-friendly cleansing after spending time in sea water or the pool in order to sustainably support the skin.
Déesse sun products offer:
- Organic, non-hormonal and mineral sun filters of the latest generation
- Optimized balance between UVA and UVB filters
- Comprehensive protection against IR rays
- Efficient cell protection
- Excellent care component
- Tested on sensitive skin and well tolerated
This was omitted:
- Parabens
- PEGs
- hormonally active sun filters
- Artificial dyes
- Allergenic components
- Alcohol (except in the sprays, so that the spray head doesn't stick, it evaporates immediately)
- Sun express for sensitive skin
- Face cream SPF 30
- Sun spray SPF 20
- Body spray transparent SPF 30
- Body lotion sensitive skin SPF 30
- Body lotion SPF 50
- After Sun Gel Cream
- Winter pencil SPF 30
Orientation to the natural self-protection time. Recommended SPF:
- Hauttyp 1
- Hauttyp 2
- Hauttyp 3
- Hauttyp 4
- Hauttyp 5
Light skin tone with freckles
- Mostly blue eyes
- Light blonde or reddish hair
- Hardly any browning
Recommendation: less than 10 minutes in the sun with sun protection SPF 50
Helle Hautfarbe, oft Sommersprossen
- Blue, gray or green eyes
- Blonde hair
- Slow, minimal browning
Recommendation: 10 – 20 minutes in the sun with sun protection SPF 30
Light brown skin
- Brown eyes
- Brown or black hair
- Fast browning
Recommendation: more than 30 minutes in the sun with sun protection SPF 20
Dark, tanned skin without freckles
- Brown eyes
- Black hair
- Fast, intensive tanning
Recommendation: more than 90 minutes in the sun with sun protection SPF 10
What is meant by self-protection time?
The skin's natural protection time refers to the amount of time a person can spend unprotected in the sun within a day before the skin begins to redden. It depends on the skin type, the strength of the sun's rays and the environment. For example, if you stay in the water, the skin's own protection time decreases due to the reflection of the sun's rays in the water.
To be on the safe side, it is generally recommended to only use around 60% of the self-protection time. However, if you then look at the self-protection times given above and subtract a third from that, there is not much time left for sunbathing for most skin types.
UVA rays
UVA rays are, on the one hand, responsible for tanning the skin, but on the other hand, they also contribute to premature skin aging, an increased risk of skin cancer and the occurrence of sun allergies. It is important to note that the amount of UVA rays remains constant, regardless of the season and latitude.
UVB-rays
UVB rays allow the skin to tan, but without adequate protection they can cause sunburn and significant skin damage. The amount of UVB rays varies depending on the time of year and day, altitude above sea level and latitude. The SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of a sun product indicates the protection value against UVB rays.
Infrared rays
Primarily, infrared (IR) rays transmit heat and play a vital role as, among other things, they stimulate microcirculation. However, an excess of IR rays can damage skin cells and accelerate the aging process.
Free radicals
Free radicals are caused by UV radiation, environmental pollution and an unhealthy lifestyle. They attack our cells and lead to wrinkled, dull skin that loses its elasticity. Effective protection against free radicals is provided by antioxidants such as vitamins C and E or targeted combinations of active ingredients.
Ecotin is efficient cell protection
Sun care shouldn't just be limited to sunscreen. Déesse sun products, which contain a sun protection factor, offer efficient cell protection thanks to the active ingredient Ectoin. This ensures that your relaxed sunbathing leaves no unwanted traces. The innovative ingredient, a so-called stress protection molecule, strengthens skin protection and can reduce skin aging caused by light. The special formulations not only offer preventative protection against wrinkles, but also help the skin maintain its firmness and elasticity, creating unique application and care experiences.
The sun protection products developed by Déesse and produced in Switzerland rely on the latest technologies to ensure reliable protection, more intensive care and tolerability. These innovative products cover the entire spectrum of sun protection, taking into account the recommended amount of time spent in the sun depending on the skin type.
Apply the sunscreen 20 minutes before your first sun exposure. Only then is protection guaranteed. Even with a very high sun protection factor, the skin turns intensely brown. Here the tan develops a little slower, but in a healthier way.
Avoid the aggressive midday sun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. In southern countries it is siesta at this time. Half of the UV rays penetrate through parasols and foliage. Clothes only provide limited protection; a light, fine T-shirt corresponds to approximately an SPF of 6.
The reflection of water and sand intensifies the sun's rays. The skin “remembers” every sunburn. Even if the skin has recovered afterwards, the damage is stored in the skin forever. Lots of sunburns increase the risk of skin cancer.
The opened sun product from the previous year may have reduced effectiveness. That's why it's important to use it within six to nine months! Babies should not be exposed to the sun at all, and small children should be exposed to the sun with a high level of sun protection and only for a short time.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I prepare my skin for the sun in a solarium?
- Can sun protection be increased through repeated application?
- What else do you have to pay attention to when applying cream?
- Do clouds and shadows protect against UV radiation?
- Why do some sunscreens stain clothing?
The answer is a resounding yes. The benefits and risks of solariums are controversial, which is why I tend to prefer corresponding cosmetic products. These give us a wonderful, natural tan without any risk. If you start using the Déesse Sun Express for sensitive skin regularly about 4-6 weeks before your vacation, this will increase melanin synthesis in the skin, which means that you will achieve a more intense tan more quickly as soon as you are in the sun.
No, SPF values cannot generally be added together. Nevertheless, repeated application and layering of several products with SPF definitely makes sense. On the one hand, this is because the chemical sun protection in the skin breaks down over time. In order to ensure that the protective factor you initially selected actually has its full effect, you should reapply every two hours at the latest. On the other hand, for most people, the amount of cream actually applied is significantly less than the recommended amount, which means the SPF is less than the SPF advertised on the packaging.
Most sunscreens have an exposure time of around 30 minutes, which means that the full effect only occurs half an hour after applying the cream. There are also some parts of the body that are often forgotten. This includes ears, the backs of the hands and feet, the soles of the feet (at least if you lie on your stomach during the day), the neck and - especially if you have sparse hair or are bald - the head.
Although a closed cloud cover can actually filter and thus reduce UV radiation, if the cloud cover is broken, this can actually increase the UV exposure because the clouds reflect the rays. Make sure you have enough sun protection even when the sky is cloudy. Staying in the shade is definitely recommended (especially between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.), but it doesn't provide complete protection either, as the UV radiation is refracted on its way to the earth's surface and is therefore not just vertical from above, but, so to speak, " “coming at us from all sides”. So it's less likely, but not impossible, to get sunburned in the shade. So don’t go without sun protection even in the shade. The positive thing about it is that you can get a tan even in the shade.
The appearance of yellow spots on your new summer dress after applying sunscreen can be annoying, but it is actually a sign of quality as they are caused by oil-soluble UV filters. To limit this problem, allow sunscreen to absorb thoroughly before getting dressed and choose materials such as cotton that are washable at higher temperatures. Fresh stains are best treated with grease-dissolving detergent and then washed as hot as possible. Baking soda can also help for white laundry - simply sprinkle it on the damp fabric, leave it to act for half an hour and then wash as usual.
