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Choosing the right SPF for good sun protection

Who says summer says sun protection protection. To go on vacation well protected, find here all the golden rules for a summer in the sun, while preserving your skin.

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What is the purpose of SPF and which one to choose for your skin?

It's easy to get a little lost when faced with the vast array of suncare products. Especially since they don't all have the same acronym. The best known? SPF which means "Sunburn Protection Factor". We sometimes meet its French translation SPF for "Sun Protection Factor" or IP for "Protection Index". But all these acronyms mean the same thing.

Le SPF est l’indice qui représente le niveau de protection d’un produit solaire. Plus il est élevé, plus l'action de photoprotection est élevée. L’indice SPF mesure le pouvoir de blocage des rayons UVB, les rayons responsables principalement des coups de soleil. Mais attention, ce n’est pas parce que l’indice de protection solaire est élevé que tous les méfaits du soleil sont écartés : en cas d’exposition au soleil en excès, le vieillissement prématuré de la peau et les taches brunes guettent notre peau. Et contrairement à ce que l’on peut penser, crèmes solaires visage et corps ne constituent pas une barrière anti-bronzage. Celles-ci vous permettront simplement de le faire en toute sécurité. En effet, si le soleil à petite dose est excellent pour faire le plein de vitamine D, sortir lorsque les rayons deviennent menaçants, nous expose à un risque de coups de soleil, voire à des soucis de santé plus compliqués à gérer.

 

There are 4 levels of SPF

  • 6 to 10: representing low protection

  • 15 to 25 : which represents a medium protection

  • 30 to 50 : which represents a strong protection

  • 50 and + : which represents a very strong protection

 

Each sun protection factor corresponds to a percentage of UVB blocked. For example, SPF 20 blocks about 92% of UVB rays, while SPF 30 blocks about 95%. Finally, SPF 50 will block 98% of UVB rays. Even if the difference in the percentage of UV rays blocked is not huge, the protection will still be more effective and a high level of protection will be more appropriate, especially if you have fair skin. Do you have dark skin? Depending on where you are going, you can opt for a medium to high protection factor. But, in all cases, suncare products can only deliver their protection effectively if certain golden rules of application are followed.

Please note : the notions of total sunscreen or total protection are now prohibited. Indeed, no sunscreen can guarantee total protection against UVA and UVB rays. Since 2006, the European Commission has grouped together sunscreen indices above 50 (as well as the 60 and 80 indices that existed previously) into a single 50+ index. This measure was also taken to protect consumers who mistakenly thought they could tan without limit with an index 80 applied only in the morning ...

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How to best use your sun care?

The different tests that give products their SPF are carried out in very specific conditions. Unfortunately these tests are often effected in a way that makes them quite far from reality. 

Here are our beauty tips for getting the most out of your suncare products: 

  • Apply sun protection generously. For the face, use the "mille-feuille" technique, layering layers of sun protection on top of each other. Apply a first layer, allow to penetrate, then repeat. 

  • Choosing the right product. For the face, cream or light emulsion textures are the easiest to apply, whatever your skin type. For the body, treat yourself to sensorial textures: sun oil, sun mist or sun milk, the choice is yours...
  • Re-apply the product every 2 hours. This may seem restrictive, but it's the only way to guarantee that the index applied to the product is maintained. Especially in summer, when bathing, towel rubbing and perspiration put our sun protection to the test...
  • Renew your suncare products every year. Sun filters are fragile ingredients; temperature variations and frequent contact with the air when opening and closing the product can upset the formula. To avoid any doubts, it's best to start with new suncare products every summer. And if you've been generous with your applications, your bottles should already be almost empty...

Whichever option you choose, don't forget to take a good make-up remover oil or balm with you, even on vacation, to effectively remove all sun filters. After the oily step, which effectively emulsifies your suncare product, a cleansing gel will refine the result. We also pause our facial exfoliator (or adopt the Exfoliating Powder Oh My Cream Skincare) to avoid sensitizing the skin.

And because every skin condition needs its own sunscreen, discover our favorite sunscreens in this article.

Choosing the right SPF for your face

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For sensitive skin : Sun Face Cream SPF50+ Patyka

Thanks to its dual broad-spectrum natural mineral protection, it prevents photoaging caused by UV rays and free radicals, while moisturizing and soothing even the most reactive skin, thanks to its natural hyaluronic acid and the aloe vera it contains. 

 

For mature skin: Sun Face Cream SPF 50 Crème Solaire Visage Rudolph

With a dual anti-aging and repairing action, it protects against the burning effects of aging, while moisturizing the skin. Urban skins will also appreciate its strong anti-free radical power, thanks to its powerful antioxidant load.

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For combination, oily or blemish-prone skin: SPF50 Mineral Drops Niacinamide + Green Tea Invisible Sunscreen Odacité

With its light, invisible texture, it protects the skin from the effects of the sun and diminishes pigmentation spots, while reducing irritation. And for daily protection in the city, opt for its tinted version !

 

Pour une peau sèche : Crème Solaire Visage SPF50 Oh My Cream Skincare

Formulated with hyaluronic acid and a complex of plant oils, it helps protect against UVA and UVB rays, while leaving skin nourished and soothed. 

Our sun care for the body

Pour les fans d'huile : Sun Oil SPF 30 Huile Solaire Corps Rudolph Care

Une huile sèche qui allit sensorialité et efficacité, à la texture légère et super résistante à l’eau. Son adhérence à la peau est sans faille et sa texture peut même s’appliquer sur peau humide. La bonne formule pour profiter un maximum en toute sécurité...

 

Pour toute la famille : Crème Solaire Corps SPF50+ Oh My Cream Skincare 

Pour protéger les peaux des adultes comme des enfants (dès 5 ans), on craque pour la gamme solaire Oh My Cream Skincare. Avec ses filtres chimiques clean, respectueux de l’environnement et de la peau, la protège efficacement des effets néfastes du soleil, et est même résistante à l’eau pour une protection optimale.

And to repair skin weakened by UV rays after exposure

To care for skin that has become overheated after prolonged exposure to the sun, and to relieve sunburn, we opt for an after-sun treatment that will provide our skin with the moisture it needs. An after-sun sorbet jellyto refresh skin that has suffered from heatstroke, or an ultra-nourishing mask to soothe sunburn... Choose the right care product to repair skin weakened by UV rays. Find out more about our tips for refreshing skin after exposure here.

Our tips for safe tanning

  • Even if you are protected, don't expose yourself between 12pm and 4pm. During this time, ultraviolet rays bombard the skin and skin aging is the result (regardless of your phototype)...
  • We think of the sensitive areas: ears, hairline, neckline, hands and feet... All these fragile places where sunburn and redness can happen!

  • Complete your travel kit with the right accessories for maximum protection: sunglasses, wide-brimmed hat, T-shirt or flowing blouse..;

  • We reveal all our tips for (really) good tanning, here.
  • Et pour un bronzage longue durée ? Exfoliez votre peau avant de vous exposer pour enlever les cellules mortes et faire peau neuve. Après exposition, n’oubliez surtout pas de bien hydrater votre peau avec un lait après-soleil. Soyez tout de même vigilant·e·s à la surexposition qui, malgré toutes les crèmes solaires au monde, présentera quand même un danger pour votre peau. 

Our favorite sun care products

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Want to complete your summer vanity with a face maskor a nourishing or firming body care product? Don't hesitate to visit our boutique to receive your skin diagnosis. Would you like to discover another sun cream or after sun ? Our complete collection on the site will detail all the others gems. Go here to discover all our essentials to take care of your body and your skin this summer. And here for our best tips on how to get a good tan. Finally, an e-mail to consultation@ohmycream.com will help you find the perfect formula! Have a great summer!

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