Sun Care

We put our skin through a lot of things that can damage it including stress, sugar, smoking etc. But one of the most unhealthy things you can subject your skin to on a daily basis is improper exposure to the sun’s harmful rays, especially in the summer or in warm, sunny climates when we tend to be outdoors in direct sunlight for more than 30 minutes.

UVA rays age skin cells, can damage their DNA, and can play a role in skin cancer formation. These rays penetrate more deeply into the skin and play a greater role in premature skin aging changes including wrinkle formation (photoaging). There are approximately 500 times more UVA rays in sunlight than UVB rays.

UVB rays have slightly more energy than UVA rays and cause sunburns. They are also thought to cause most melanomas, including the deadly black mole form of skin cancer.

Infrared radiation (IR) consists of wavelengths from 760 nm to 1 mm that create heat which results in raised skin temperature.

There is clinical evidence indicating that chronic heat exposure of human skin may cause alterations including photoaging, wrinkles. These rays are sneaky, they can affect the skin through clouds, glass, and clothing.

Depending on the climate, the season, and your own personal daily exposure, sunscreen should become a regular part of your daytime skincare regimen. It is an easy addition that will help prevent pigmentation and slow down the aging process.

When shopping for sunscreen, there are two different types to look for. Physical and chemical. Physical sunscreen will have key ingredients titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. Both ingredients create a protective barrier from the sun by sitting on top of your skin. This type of sunscreen is less likely to clog pores, as it doesn’t penetrate the dermis.

On the other hand, chemical sunscreen is absorbed into the epidermis. It is important to apply chemical sunscreens 30 minutes before exposing yourself to the sun giving it time to soak into the skin.

The right SPF (Skin Protection Factor) combined with frequent application, is key to keeping your skin safe. You should look for a broad-spectrum SPF, which shields against both UVA, UVB and Infrared rays. The key is to reapply sunscreen regularly especially after sweating or swimming. And don’t forget your ears, hands, feet, soles of the feet and lips, a mistake many people make.

Below are our favorites.

The velvety-soft and highly-effective cream reliably protects, cares for and regenerates pale skin which is not acclimatized to the sun during sunbathing, in everyday life, or when doing sport or leisure activities outdoors. This velvety-soft sunscreen for the body  has a rich consistency and is easily absorbed.

The healing power of Eldan's exclusive blend of anti-aging, medical grade actives combine with a powerful broad spectrum SPF 30 to deliver invisible, yet intense protection.