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Sun Protection: Protect Your Skin From UV Rays

Sun Protection: Protect Your Skin From UV Rays

Your skin can be more sensitive to sunlight due to your cancer treatments. Even low amounts of sun exposure can attend to unfortunate effects because the sun produces several types of ultraviolet rays.
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Pregnant women and the sun: the risk of pregnancy mask

During pregnancy, the female body generates more feminine hormones, which cause an increase in melanin production. If skin is in the sun during this time, hyperpigmentation may be observed on the face. It is the infamous pregnancy mask, or chloasma.
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What is the best body moisturiser for dry skin?

Sunscreen for every skin type

Find the right suncare for you according to your skin type with our quick and simple guide. From sprays, to sticks, mists and lotions, how can you ensure which sunscreen is best for you? To help you get it right first time, we’ve created a simple guide to the La Roche-Posay suncare range based on your skin type.
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UV rays: What are they, and how do they affect the skin?

We all know that prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays can seriously affect our skin and overall health, but do you know exactly what they are? Sunburn, premature ageing, cell damage, and even skin cancer are some of the outcomes that sun exposure can cause.

The following article explains in detail the impact of UV rays on the skin, and why it is essential to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a high SPF, along with other interesting facts and tips.

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What is the best body moisturiser for dry skin?

What’s the best sweat-resistant sunscreen?

When sweat evaporates off the skin it takes regular sunscreen with it.
Regardless of how thoroughly you apply your sunscreen, when it comes to activities in the sun, or even just perspiring by the pool, sweat can cause your sun protection to slide right off, leaving your skin exposed.
Most sunscreens are composed of liquid chemical compounds or fine mineral powders that don't adhere to the skin. Anthelios Ultra Comfort forms a moisturising, sweat-proof layer over the skin that doesn't sting the eyes.
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Sunscreen: The Key Solution for Age-Defying Skin

Did you know that when you include sunscreen in your facial care routine, you are helping to keep your skin protected from many harmful external agents in addition to the sun's rays? When the sun penetrates our skin, cell surface regeneration is altered, which can lead to spots, wrinkles, and loss of elasticity. In this article, we will tell you why it is so important to use sunscreen every day, what its benefits are, and how to choose the right one for your skin's needs.

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Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Moles

Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Moles

A mole, also called a naevus, consists of a mass of brown-coloured cells that are generally found in the skin or mucus membranes. Known as melanocytes, these are the cells behind tanning or dark skin. Children have no moles when they are born. They begin to appear between the age of six months and a year and then continue to appear until adulthood.
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The Best Sun Cream for Sensitive Skin

Those with sensitive skin can sometimes experience breakouts with use of regular sun protection. Children can suffer from sensitive skin, but also need high SPF protection.Just like skincare it is important to use suncare products that are specifically formulated for your skin type.
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The best sun cream for combination skin

Dry skin with the occasional breakout and shine? It sounds like you have a classic case of combination skin! So how do you protect your skin when on holiday, or exposed to the sun every day, without upsetting your skin.
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Our Best Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin

When it comes to choosing the best sunscreen for sensitive skin, not all sunscreens are created equal. You may have found that some sunscreens sting your eyes and can make skin feel irritated. Find out what to look out for when shopping for sunscreen for sensitive skin, and discover the La Roche-Posay Anthelios sunscreen range, specifically formulated for sensitive skin, and recommended by dermatologists.

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What's the best sun cream for acne-prone skin?

  • Choose a sunscreen formula for your skin type to avoid blocked pores and increased shine.
  • Consider La Roche Posay’s Anthelios Invisible Face Mist with SPF 50 for touch ups that won’t ruin your makeup.
  • Remember: UVA rays are present even on cloudy days, SPF should be used daily.
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Understand UVB-UVA Protection Factors

Choosing the right sunscreen can be a real dilemma. With all the different names and abbreviations (SPF, PPD), it's not always easy to find what you need: what do we need to know to get the best protection?
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Why Should You Wear Sunscreen with High SPF Everyday? 

Traditionally sunscreen was just something many of us thought about in the summer, or when we were on holiday. Thick, oily creams were applied to stop our skin from burning in hot temperatures and that was about it - the bottles pushed to the back of the bathroom cupboard until the following summer.

But thanks to extensive scientific research and a greater awareness about the dangers of the sun, we now know that sunscreen should play a much more important role in our everyday beauty regime. Learn why below, with the help of Consultant Dermatologist Dr. Hiva Fassihi.
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Best La Roche Posay sunscreen for kids and babies

Learn about our best sunscreen for kids and how to keep your little ones safe in the sun with the La Roche-Posay suncare range. There’s no better feeling than enjoying the sunshine with your children, but sunburn, prickly heat and heat stroke can very quickly ruin all the fun and leave your little one feeling unwell – not to mention causing long-term skin damage. Set your mind at ease and ensure the whole family stays safe this summer, we reveal the best La Roche Posay sunscreens for kids and how the range can help.
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What is the best body moisturiser for dry skin?

What type of sunscreen should I use?

Everyone is happy to see the sun! But we now know we need to be very careful about our sun exposure, to avoid UVA and UVB damage; be it skin ageing, sunburn, or, ultimately, melanoma
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What is a non-comedogenic sunscreen?

Have you heard about non-comedogenic sunscreen but not sure what it is? Find the answers in our blog and explore La Roche-Posay's non-comedogenic products now!
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Sun Exposure Safety & After-Sun Skin Care Effects

Understanding sun safety and the effects of sun exposure is crucial for protecting and caring for your skin and hair, both during and after time spent outdoors. Protecting your skin from the sun's UV rays is vital to reduce long term skin damage, but equally important is the aftercare following sun exposure. A day in the sun can significantly affect your skin and hair, necessitating protection while outside and adequate aftercare to maintain overall healthy appearance.

In this article, you can discover more about how the sun impacts your body and the measures you can take to mitigate these effects.

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Discover Our Best Kids and Babies Sunscreen​

There’s lots to think about when choosing a sunscreen for your child. If they’re a baby, you’ll need a gentle formula that’s suitable for their very sensitive skin, while older children may need a formula that’s also sand and water resistant. It’ll also need to be in a high SPF and offer broad-spectrum protection from both UVA and UVB rays.

Then there’s the texture. If you’ve ever tried to apply sunscreen to a wriggly toddler or resistant child, you’ll know that thick, greasy lotions can be a total nightmare, while fast-absorbing mists and sprays can make life so much easier. Moreover, the formula also needs to be suitable for sensitive skin, especially if your child is prone to eczema or allergies.

Feels like a lot to ask? Yes, but at La Roche-Posay we understand the demands a sunscreen needs to answer. That’s why we have dedicated dermatologist-recommended formulas for babies and children with minimal ingredients in a variety of textures.

Read on to find out the importance of finding the right sunscreen for your little one and how La Roche-Posay’s Anthelios range can help.

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