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For many people, a long car journey is part and parcel of a holiday, a weekend break or a day out. During the journey, attention is often focused on the route, the journey time or the weather at the destination, whilst sun protection is less likely to spring to mind. Yet UV radiation passing through […]
UV radiation is present every day, even when it’s cloudy or doesn’t feel particularly warm. The impact of UV radiation on skin ageing is often underestimated, yet your skin changes not only with age, but also due to daily exposure to outdoor conditions. In this article, you’ll learn how UV radiation contributes to skin ageing […]
Many people think that shade offers complete protection against UV radiation. Shade reduces direct sunlight, but some UV radiation is still present. Even under a parasol, in the garden under a tree or on a cloudy day, your skin is still exposed to UV radiation. In this article, we explain how UV radiation works in […]
UV radiation is present every day, even when it’s cloudy or doesn’t feel particularly warm. Many people wonder how much UV radiation is harmful and when it’s important to protect yourself. In this article, we explain how UV radiation works and how you can better protect your skin from sun exposure in your daily life. […]
Children often spend a lot of time outdoors. Whether they’re playing in the garden, spending a day at the beach or cycling to school, their skin is regularly exposed to sunlight. Children’s skin is still developing, which makes good sun protection all the more important. In this article, we explain what to look out for […]
When you buy sun cream, you’ll always see a factor listed on the packaging, such as SPF 15, 30 or 50. Yet for many people, it isn’t immediately clear exactly what that number means. This often raises the question of what the factor on sun cream means and what it actually says about the protection […]
For many people, sun cream is a staple as soon as the sun comes out. However, some people actually experience skin problems after using it. This is often referred to as a sunburn allergy, but in most cases it is not a true allergy, but rather a reaction of sensitive skin. It may be due […]
For people with sensitive skin, sun protection is particularly important, but not always easy. The skin can react more quickly to sunlight, heat or certain ingredients in skincare products. As a result, many people look for sun cream for sensitive skin or a suitable sunscreen for sensitive skin. In this article, you can read why […]
Ultraviolet radiation is a component of sunlight that we cannot see, but can feel and experience. This radiation affects our skin and can cause damage if we are exposed to it for too long. Many people mainly think of sunbathing or hot summer days, but ultraviolet rays are present all year round. Three types of […]
Many people think they don’t need sun protection on a cloudy day. The sun feels less intense and it is often cooler, which can quickly make it seem as though it’s safe to go outside without extra sun protection. Clouds do affect the amount of sunlight that reaches you, but they do not completely block […]
The warmth of the sun on your skin is often the cue to apply sun cream. But when is UV radiation actually at its strongest? Many people associate strong UV radiation with hot summer days, but this isn’t always the case. UV rays don’t depend on temperature, but on the position of the sun and […]
On sunny days, it’s wonderful to sit in the shade of a parasol. But how safe is that for your skin? Does a parasol completely block UV rays, or can harmful radiation still slip through? In this article, we explain what you can expect from parasols and how to properly protect your skin. Does a […]