Why is protecting your skin from the harmful effects of the sun essential?
While the sun has many beneficial effects on our bodies and health, particularly thanks to vitamin D, excessive sun exposure can be dangerous for the skin and lead to premature aging. In fact, 70% of skin cancers are linked to overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It is therefore essential to protect your skin before, during, and after each sun exposure. However, the risk of sun damage is not the same for everyone; the fairer the skin, the lower its natural defenses against the sun.
WHY ARE UV RAYS DANGEROUS FOR OUR SKIN?
The dangers of UV rays for our skin
Ultraviolet (UV) rays are the main cause of the burns we call “sunburn.” And overexposure to them over the long term increases the risk of cancer and cataracts.
By exposing ourselves to the sun, we are subjected to three types of UV rays:
– UVA rays : they are very poorly filtered by the atmosphere; by penetrating the epidermis they cause certain cancers, the development of cataracts and especially premature aging of the skin.
– UVB rays : 90% of which are absorbed by the atmosphere, they are the ones that cause sunburn and promote the appearance of melanomas or carcinomas (malignant tumors of the epidermis).
–Â UVCÂ : they are the most dangerous but are completely filtered by the atmosphere due to their short wavelength, therefore they do not reach the Earth’s surface (except in the case of a hole in the ozone layer).
Very regular sun exposure, even without sunburn, can therefore be dangerous. Indeed, it’s important to know that UV doses accumulate throughout our lives, gradually depleting our “sun capital .”
SUNSCREEN OR SKINCARE CREAM? DO I HAVE TO CHOOSE?
Guinot Sun Care Products
Given the dangers that the sun poses to our skin, sun protection is therefore essential, especially considering that one in three cancers is skin cancer…
A skincare and beauty expert for 50 years, Guinot innovates by creating sun care products tailored to its beauty goals and offering broad-spectrum protection, with SPF ratings from 30 to 50+. Guinot Laboratories innovate with sunscreens that combine effective skincare with effective sun protection.Â
–  Longue Vie , the right anti-aging care: formulated with 56 Cellular Ingredients, Longue Vie Sun Care protects against skin aging. The face is visibly younger, wrinkles are diminished, and the skin regains its tone.
Long Life Sun Care products are formulated with 56 cellular ingredients, components of the Cellular Life Environment. These ingredients are essential for cellular life and are used to replenish skin cells. Their effectiveness has been proven on severe burns.
–  Hydrazone , the perfect moisturizing treatment: containing the active ingredients of the Hydrazone range, these products provide optimal hydration. The skin is intensely and lastingly hydrated thanks to Liposomes Hydrocytes, water-rich active ingredients; they intensely hydrate the epidermis and constitute a continuous source of moisture.
Guinot Sun Care products provide UVA/UVB protection and intense hydration while respecting your skin’s needs.
So you no longer have to choose between your usual skincare cream and your sunscreen when you go on holiday: the Guinot sun care range combines both!
Visit  your nearest Guinot Institute  to discover the sun care range or our  online store.