THE SUNCARE LINE WITH UNIQUE ABILITIES

Heat, sun and clear skies means that summer is here and that we, once again, will spend much more of our time outside in the hot rays of the sun. 
But it also means so much more, because now it really is the time to protect ourselves against the sun. Although the sun gives us many good times, longer days and a great tan, it can also be harmful. 

The skin must last a lifetime and must therefore be taken care of – we at Beauté Pacifique know that. 

What does the sun do to us?

The sun is hard on our skin, not just on the surface from a sunburn, but in all the skin’s layers. The sun’s UV rays cause deep and invisible damage to the lower skin layers, and are one of the biggest causes of premature aging of the skin. Thus, sun damage most often occurs when the skin has been exposed to the sun’s harmful effects for several years. These injuries from the sun, are often seen in people with light skin as they have an easier time getting sunburned. Of course, sun damage can affect anyone. We humans are affected by the sun’s light from birth to death, so you have to keep in mind that the amount of the sun and ultraviolet light you get on it is also added together from birth to death, just like radioactive radiation. The sensitivity to the sun’s rays is individual from person to person and is often hereditary. This means, if you have light and delicate skin, it will be more susceptible to the sun’s rays, ultraviolet light type UVA and UVB, than if you have darker skin. 

Why is sun lotion so important? 

When the skin is exposed to ultraviolet light, the skin breaks down both on the surface and in the depth of the skin. In addition, the water-binding ability of the skin decreases as we get older, while at the same time being weighted in relation to how much sun you have been exposed to. If you get too much ultraviolet light, the skin will start to trace out and make the skin feel rough – this is a sign of skin damage. If you continue to receive sun and ultraviolet light, you will get spots which, with age, will become clearer and sometimes result in skin cancer. If you want to precent or completely avoid sun damage, then you must protect yourself from the sun. Avoid strong sun, cover the skin, wear a hat and very importantly, use sunscreen with a good factor. That is, a sunscreen with a factor of about 20-30. 

The skin becomes more and more dry with age, therefore the need for a good moisturizer will increase with age. Keep in mind that the sun with ultraviolet rays UVA and UVB, degrades the skin and provides aging processes and precursors to skin cancer. 

What is UVA and UVB?

UVA

UVA rays are found all year round and make up 95% of the ultraviolet rays that hit the earth’s surface. These rays find their way through clouds, glass and the top layer of the skin. Unlike UVB rays, they cannot be felt and can penetrate deep into the skin. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but are still harmful to the skin.
These rays can change the cells of the skin in the long run and thus cause:

• Sun allergy 
• Development of skin cancer
• Pigment changes
• Photo aging (skin becomes flabby and wrinkles occur)

UVB
UVB rays make up 5% of the ultraviolet rays. Unlike UVA, UVB is slowed down by clouds and glass, but can still penetrate the epidermis. It is the UVB rays that gives the skin the brown color, but the rays can also cause burns, allergic reactions and skin cancer. So, it is still important to protect yourself from the UVB rays. If you are not protected from the UVB rays, your skin may become scalded and red. 

Our own sun care line

Our sun care line consists of three unique products, all of which are designed to take care of your skin in the summer sun. Common to the entire series is the addition of Resveratrol and Procyanides from our special Chilean Grape Seed Extract, which together with vitamin E provides a strong anti-oxidative effect, so the skin is protected from damage from sun-induced free radicals.

The products in the sun care line

STAY NATURAL is our latest and effective product in the suncare line. The product consists of a delicious and soft oil, which protects against the sun and reduces age-related sun damage. The oil activates the body’s own sun protection mechanism and at the same time acts as a natural self-tanner.

STAY BEAUTIFUL is a modern and luxurious sunscreen for face and neck. The sunscreen has both active ingredients and a high sun protection which adds a double anti-aging effect to the skin.

STAY COOL is a cooling and soothing after sun lotion that works effectively on sunburn. The lotion contains licorice root extract which effectively counteracts redness in the skin as well as vitamin A which contributes with anti-aging effect.