Suncare

For many people, sunbathing is a genuine moment of relaxation. On the beach, in the pool, in the mountains or on a terrace, warming up your skin in the sun is good for morale. But beware: the sun is dangerous for your skin's health. To prevent the damaging effects of sun exposure, there's only one solution: religiously apply sunscreen.

In addition to protecting your skin from sunburn, the application of a sun care product is essential to slow down the aging process and prevent the risk of skin cancer caused by exposure to UV rays.

The sun emits three types of ultraviolet rays: UVA, UVB and UVC. UVA rays penetrate deep into the skin. They can cause damage right down to the lower layers of the skin. UVA generates free radicals. Free radicals damage cells and support fibers, leading to photoaging of the skin. UVB rays damage the surface layer of the skin. They are responsible for painful sunburn after exposure. As UVC rays never penetrate the ozone layer, they never reach the earth.

Sunscreens use mineral filters and/or chemical filters (also known as organic filters) to block UV rays. Creams with chemical filters absorb UV rays at the skin's surface to prevent damage. Mineral filters, on the other hand, block UV rays by reflecting them.

Protecting your skin from UV rays won't stop you from tanning. But it will protect you from accelerated skin aging. To avoid sunburn, and to protect your skin from the appearance of pigmentation spots, sunscreen is your best ally. To prevent damage, it's essential to select the right protection factor. Protection factors, or SPFs, indicate the level of protection provided by your sunscreen. For optimum protection, opt for the highest SPFs: SPF 50 or 50+. These SPFs guarantee high protection on the beach, in the mountains or in the tropics.

Texture is also an important criterion when choosing your sunscreen. Milk, fluid, stick, oil, spray, cream... there are a multitude of suncare products to choose from. The face sun fluid SPF50+ fragrance-free Polaar Sun has a light texture that's easy to spread and leaves no white marks. This fluid effectively blocks the sun's UVA and UVB rays, without leaving a greasy finish. Water-resistant, this sun care product is fragrance- and alcohol-free for extreme tolerance.

Specially formulated for face and body,SPF50+ Fragrance-Free Sun Milk also provides extreme protection and tolerance, so you can enjoy the sun in complete safety!

Looking for a nomadic sun protection product that fits in your pocket or handbag? SPF50+ Sun Stick will never leave your side!