Beauty concerns
How to protect your skin from the sun
While the sun makes you look and feel good, it’s also the main contributor to premature skin ageing. Its rays can reach the dermis and promote the formation of wrinkles, dark spots and loss of firmness. Learn good habits on how to protect your skin from the sun.
Good habits to protect your skin from the sun

Use the right sun protection
Depending on your skin type, your skin may react differently to sunlight. All skin types need protection from the sun. As soon as the sun comes out, you should think about applying specific sun care products: one for the face and one for the body. And when you are out in the sun, don’t forget to reapply sun cream every two hours.
Don't trust clouds
Don’t let a cloudy sky fool you. Even when it’s overcast, UV rays can pass through clouds and cause damage to your skin. Remember to apply sun protection when you’re outdoors, even when the sun is out of sight.
Avoid staying out in the sun when it is at its hottest
In the summer, the sun’s rays are particularly intense between noon and 4pm. It’s best to stay in the shade or indoors during this time to protect your skin.
Wear a hat
A hat is essential for protecting your skin whenever you spend several hours in the sun, even with sun cream on: this is one of the best ways to keep your skin looking young. For your body, choose long-sleeved clothes that are loose-fitting to allow air to flow while blocking UV rays.
What kind of care should be taken to protect the skin from the sun?
The anti-ageing sun routine
Keep your skin looking young and beautiful
It is essential to take care of your skin on a daily basis and to protect it to keep it looking beautiful. In the morning, apply an anti-ageing lotion to wake up the skin and provide it with its first anti-ageing active ingredients, then move on to an anti-ageing serum packed with active ingredients. Then protect your face with natural suncare or a suncare product designed for your skin type and the sun conditions.
Here are the essential active ingredients that help protect and preserve the skin's beauty. You'll find them in the routine below:
• G+ COMPLEX: acts on the harmful effects of glycation to maintain the skin’s elasticity and radiance.
• UVA-UVB SPECIFIC FILTERING COMPLEX: broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreens.
• ADENOSINE: anti-wrinkle properties
• SOYA AND ADENOSINE PEPTIDIC EXTRACT: acts on collagen, improves the quality of the skin.
Find the complete list of ingredients in the product information
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Sisleÿa Essential Skin Care Lotion
New generation preparation lotion
Sisleÿa L'Integral Anti-Age Radiance Anti-Dark Spot Serum
Phyto-Blanc Targeted Dark Spot Corrector
The tan-extending routine
For a lovely look
To achieve a long-lasting, even tan, remember to exfoliate your skin regularly during your holiday - both face and body. The best after sun care comes from applying a repair product to keep skin hydrated and compensate for the possible negative effects of sunlight.
Here are the essential active ingredients that help prolong your tan while moisturising your skin. You'll find them in the routine below:
• RAPESEED OIL: softens and comforts.
• SHEA BUTTER: nourishes, soothes, repairs, softens and protects.
• BAMBOO MARROW POWDER: exfoliating properties.
Find the complete list of ingredients in the product information
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Restorative Facial Cream
Restorative Facial Cream with Shea butter
Restorative Body Cream
Gentle Facial Buffing Cream
A gentle exfoliating cream for removing dead skin.
Energizing Foaming Exfoliant for the Body
After Sun Care
Any questions?
Is the sun dangerous for the body?
The sun has positive effects on the body: it allows it to synthesize vitamin D, which is essential for bone development. It also improves your mood and prevents seasonal depression. But overexposure or poor sun protection can have harmful consequences. They accelerate the appearance of deep wrinkles and pigment spots, cause severe skin dryness and reduce the elasticity of the skin. It is therefore necessary to take precautionary suncare steps - such as wearing protective clothing and accessories - or use appropriate sun protection products. Avoid exposure to the sun during peak sunlight hours, from noon to 4pm in the summer.
What is the difference between UVA and UVB?
UVA rays go through water and glass. They contribute to sun damage and harm cell membranes, DNA, and collagen and elastin fibres, which makes the skin sag.
UVB rays are partially absorbed by the ozone layer and only account for 5% of UV rays that reach Earth. UVB rays go through water but not through glass. They are responsible for tanning: a natural mechanism where the body tries to protect itself from the sun. Just like UVA, they contribute to sun damage.
Do I need to reapply my SPF during the day?
Yes, every two hours is the most ideal to protect your skin.
Do I have to use SPF all year round?
Yes, because UV rays pass through the clouds.
Does fake tan protect you from the sun?
No. Fake tan triggers an oxidation reaction in the upper cells of the epidermis which turns your skin "golden". It does not affect melanin and therefore natural skin tanning (which is the skin's defence mechanism to protect it from the sun).
