Finding the ideal sunscreen for summer vacation is a challenge at a time when all commercial sunscreens are not sufficiently protective. A dermatologist reveals her unstoppable tip for choosing an effective one.
The latest UFC survey What to choose regarding sunscreens sold in supermarkets, pharmacies and drugstores has shown that more than a third of high-protection facial sunscreens sold do not sufficiently protect the skin from UV-related damage. Faced with this observation, the quest for the perfect sunscreen to spend the summer in the sun is proving even more complicated this year…. However, it remains essential as recalled by the French Society of Dermatology, which emphasizes that “the sun is above all the main cause of premature aging of the skin and skin cancers”.
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If we can turn to the best sunscreen according to dermatologists to protect ourselves, the latter is little known in France. During a press conference given by the SVR dermatological laboratory, the dermatologist Anne Gresset Chaussade revealed a very simple but super effective tip for finding an effective sunscreen: look at its packaging. By applying his advice, putting on sunscreen once again becomes a very effective protective action.
A dermatologist’s tip to know if your sunscreen is effective
After reminding us that 80% of skin tumors are due to exposure to UV rays, Dr Anne Gresset Chaussade found a way to allow everyone to check whether the sun protection treatment nestled in their beach bag is sufficiently protective for this summer. She explains that to choose an effective sunscreen, its formula must have “at least 1 third protection against UVA”.
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To find out without having to decipher the chemical formula of your sunscreen, the dermatologist specifies that you just need to look at the tube or packaging of your sunscreen and check if “the UVA sign is surrounded” on the tube. This is the ultra practical tip to know to ensure this.
Sun cream: 3 dermatologist tips for finding the right sun protection
In addition to referring to this easy tip to know if your sunscreen is effective enough, there are other criteria you should consider when finding the perfect sunscreen to protect your skin this summer.
- choose a sunscreen adapted to the sensitivity of your skin : if you are prone to skin reactions such as irritation, patches of small red spots or feelings of heating, always prefer sunscreens formulated without perfume and dermatologically tested on sensitive and reactive skin like yours.
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- choose a sunscreen in the right size for the area to be protected : as indicated by the Union of Dermatologists, “the choice of excipient varies depending on the areas of the body and the type of skin. Creams are preferred for the face. The sticks are used for the lips, nose, and around the eyes. Milks, aerosols (sprays) and gels are readily applied to the body”.
- choose a sunscreen suitable for the sun : the more intense the sunshine, the higher your UV protection index should be. If you are going on vacation to the tropics or staying at the beach for a long time, opt for very high SPF50+ protection. If you only do an outdoor activity like gardening and your sun exposure is moderate, you can get by with an SPF 30 protection factor if your skin type allows it.
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