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Making the sun a pleasure
Sunlight, the star of life that we eagerly await before summer, is crucial to our health. Aside from the pleasure that the sun can provide through its warmth, the sun also offers other medical benefits.
In fact, sunshine contributes to a feeling of well-being. Exposure to this light triggers the release of a hormone called melatonin, which is critical to our biological and psychological well-being. It allows us to get a good night's sleep. In order to maintain the strength of our bones and to strengthen our immune system, it converts cholecalciferol into vitamin D3.
A healthy immune system acts as the body's first line of defense against external dangers. However, prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays can also cause serious health problems.
In fact, sunshine contributes to a feeling of well-being. Exposure to this light triggers the release of a hormone called melatonin, which is critical to our biological and psychological well-being. It allows us to get a good night's sleep. In order to maintain the strength of our bones and to strengthen our immune system, it converts cholecalciferol into vitamin D3.
A healthy immune system acts as the body's first line of defense against external dangers. However, prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays can also cause serious health problems.
The effects of prolonged, unprotected sun exposure?
Sunrays, also known as radiation, are made up of numerous beams. Many are filtered by the ozone layer, while others are filtered by clouds. Still others penetrate these natural barriers to reach our skin. This is the case with UV radiation. As a result of persistent exposure, the body accumulates UV rays. This can result in accelerated aging because they have the capacity to penetrate the epidermis.
UV rays can also lead to far more serious diseases, such as carcinomas or melanomas, which are cancerous tumors that spread quickly to other organs and endanger lives. Exposed eyes may develop ophthalmia, which leads to retinal degeneration and ultimately cataracts.
You should also know that for tattooed individuals, it is imperative to minimize sun exposure and to protect your tattoo with a sunscreen lotion with an index of 50. The sun not only accelerates the aging of your skin, but it also accelerates aging of your tattoo.
UV rays can also lead to far more serious diseases, such as carcinomas or melanomas, which are cancerous tumors that spread quickly to other organs and endanger lives. Exposed eyes may develop ophthalmia, which leads to retinal degeneration and ultimately cataracts.
You should also know that for tattooed individuals, it is imperative to minimize sun exposure and to protect your tattoo with a sunscreen lotion with an index of 50. The sun not only accelerates the aging of your skin, but it also accelerates aging of your tattoo.
Is the sun a factor in everyone's life?
Fair-skinned people are more susceptible to UV radiation, but there are other factors, such as a genetic tendency, that can increase the risk. Those with melanoma family history, those who are on photosensitizing medications, or those who have unusual congenital moles should exercise extreme caution and protect themselves from the sun.
What is the best protection factor for my skin?
To start, it is imperative that you choose the right protection factor for your skin tone, that is, the color of your skin.
There are several degrees based on your skin color, and they are identified by the acronym SPF followed by a number. The term SPF refers to the Sun Protection Factor (also called IP. Protection Index).
SPF 15: Medium protection for dark skin that will not burn in the sun.
SPF 30: High sun protection, pale skin that tans easily and burns only with prolonged exposure to the sun.
SPF 50+: Exceptionally strong sun protection for very fair skin, redheads, freckles, or skin that burns quickly and tans poorly. It is also a concern while going to the mountains in the winter or skiing.....and what about my child?
A child's skin is young, thin, and delicate. During a day at the beach, their skin is exposed to three times more UV radiation than that of adults. Therefore, it must be protected with a high protection factor (30 or 50+). If your child is under three years old, you should use a mineral milk without chemical filters. Creams like these shield the skin from the sun's rays instead of absorbing them.
There are several degrees based on your skin color, and they are identified by the acronym SPF followed by a number. The term SPF refers to the Sun Protection Factor (also called IP. Protection Index).
SPF 15: Medium protection for dark skin that will not burn in the sun.
SPF 30: High sun protection, pale skin that tans easily and burns only with prolonged exposure to the sun.
SPF 50+: Exceptionally strong sun protection for very fair skin, redheads, freckles, or skin that burns quickly and tans poorly. It is also a concern while going to the mountains in the winter or skiing.....and what about my child?
A child's skin is young, thin, and delicate. During a day at the beach, their skin is exposed to three times more UV radiation than that of adults. Therefore, it must be protected with a high protection factor (30 or 50+). If your child is under three years old, you should use a mineral milk without chemical filters. Creams like these shield the skin from the sun's rays instead of absorbing them.
A cream, a milk, or an oil... What is the difference?
The texture of your cream should be selected according to your skin type and to the area of the body it is applied to.
To safely enjoy the sun
We recommend you follow these steps:
- Avoid sun exposure between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV rays are most damaging.
- Every 2 hours, apply sunscreen again because the product absorbs and becomes less effective. Do the same after each swim, even if your cream is water-resistant!
- Keep young children in the shade with a hat, sunglasses, and light clothes to prevent them from overexposure to the sun. Moisturize them often.
- Suncare products should be discarded after their expiration dates, particularly if the tube has already been opened, because bacteria may grow! When sun protection products go past their expiration dates, their effectiveness is lost.
- The use of nutritional supplements containing natural substances can help you achieve a tan that will be more evenly distributed and more rapid. Remember though, they're not a substitute for sun protection!
- If you're flying, be aware that bottles larger than 100 ml are not permitted in the cabin. For travelers, most brands have designed small bottles.
- Avoid sun exposure between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV rays are most damaging.
- Every 2 hours, apply sunscreen again because the product absorbs and becomes less effective. Do the same after each swim, even if your cream is water-resistant!
- Keep young children in the shade with a hat, sunglasses, and light clothes to prevent them from overexposure to the sun. Moisturize them often.
- Suncare products should be discarded after their expiration dates, particularly if the tube has already been opened, because bacteria may grow! When sun protection products go past their expiration dates, their effectiveness is lost.
- The use of nutritional supplements containing natural substances can help you achieve a tan that will be more evenly distributed and more rapid. Remember though, they're not a substitute for sun protection!
- If you're flying, be aware that bottles larger than 100 ml are not permitted in the cabin. For travelers, most brands have designed small bottles.
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