SUN DAMAGED
SKIN

The sun can be a danger whatever your skin type, but damaged or healing skin is especially vulnerable to the effects of UV. Damaged skin can be at increased risk due to pre-existing skin conditions such as eczema, acne or rosacea, or due to interventions such as aesthetic treatments (laser, peels) or even tattoos. Why is damaged skin so vulnerable under the sun? When the skin is healing, it is “laid bare” and more susceptible to damage from UV rays. It is also prone to unsightly dark marks called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. 

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    How can I protect my skin from the sun?

    Sun exposure puts you at risk of sunburn, as well as the long-term dangers of premature ageing and skin cancer. To stay safe in the sun, seek shade between 11 am and 3 pm, wear a hat, protective clothing and sunglasses. In addition to these measures, generously apply broad-spectrum UVA-UVB sunscreen every 2 hours to any area of exposed skin.


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SUN CAN MAKE
YOU AGE PREMATURELY.
TRUE
UVA rays disrupt skin’s inner building blocks such as collagen and elastin fibres. Over time,sun exposure causes a loss of plumpnessand elasticity as well as wrinkles. UVB rays also stimulate patchy and irregular pigment production leadingto dark spots and a sallow complexion. Globally, thesechanges in the skin are known as photo-ageing.
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CHILDREN ARE MORE
VULNERABLE TO THE SUN.
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Sun safety is of paramount importance for children, especially when you know that 50 - 80% of UV-related damage occurs beforethe age of 20 years old, and that 1 out of 55 people born in 2008 will one day developa melanoma. But this risk can be drastically reduced with the proper protection
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THE EARLIER A SKIN
CANCER IS DETECTED, THE BETTER.
TRUE
If detected early, 90% of skin cancers are curable. That is why screening is so important Between dermatologistvisits, use [SAVE YOUR SKIN LANDING PAGE] to keep an eye on your moles and those of your loved ones. And of course, make sunscreen a daily non-negotiable to protect your moles and prevent skin cancer.
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True-or-false-visual-1
SUN CAN MAKE
YOU AGE PREMATURELY.
TRUE
UVA rays disrupt skin’s inner building blocks such as collagen and elastin fibres. Over time,sun exposure causes a loss of plumpnessand elasticity as well as wrinkles. UVB rays also stimulate patchy and irregular pigment production leadingto dark spots and a sallow complexion. Globally, thesechanges in the skin are known as photo-ageing.
Learn More
True-or-false-visual-3
CHILDREN ARE MORE
VULNERABLE TO THE SUN.
TRUE
Sun safety is of paramount importance for children, especially when you know that 50 - 80% of UV-related damage occurs beforethe age of 20 years old, and that 1 out of 55 people born in 2008 will one day developa melanoma. But this risk can be drastically reduced with the proper protection
Learn More
True-or-false-visual-2
THE EARLIER A SKIN
CANCER IS DETECTED, THE BETTER.
TRUE
If detected early, 90% of skin cancers are curable. That is why screening is so important Between dermatologistvisits, use [SAVE YOUR SKIN LANDING PAGE] to keep an eye on your moles and those of your loved ones. And of course, make sunscreen a daily non-negotiable to protect your moles and prevent skin cancer.
Learn More
True-or-false-visual-1
SUN CAN MAKE
YOU AGE PREMATURELY.
TRUE
UVA rays disrupt skin’s inner building blocks such as collagen and elastin fibres. Over time,sun exposure causes a loss of plumpnessand elasticity as well as wrinkles. UVB rays also stimulate patchy and irregular pigment production leadingto dark spots and a sallow complexion. Globally, thesechanges in the skin are known as photo-ageing.
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HOW TO PROTECT DAMAGED SKIN
IN THE SUN

For these reasons, when skin is damaged, weakened or healing, it is especially important to protect it with sunscreen you can trust, which should be formulated to be well tolerated even on fragilized skin. Your top formulas should also integrate soothing active ingredients such as thermal spring water to help calm your vulnerable skin as you protect.

In the articles below, you will find our expert recommendations about which sunscreen to use on fragilized or healing skin in different situations. For example, a non-comedogenic formula is the way to go for acne-prone skin, while an ultra-hypoallergenic formula would be the best choice for allergy-prone skin.

We’ll also tell you how to cool, calm and protect sunburnt skin, plus when you might need to see a doctor.

This section is also the place to find information about sun protection in the context of cancer treatment.

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