What does beautiful skin mean? First of all, it should be healthy, and for this, most of the daylight hours should be reliably protected from the harmful effects of sunlight. A fair-skinned person can be in the sun for no more than fifteen minutes a day. During this time, the body is saturated with vitamin D, which is necessary for normal life. But staying longer in the open sun is harmful.
Why is the sun dangerous for us?
In addition to the risk of sunstroke, our skin suffers from the influence of sunlight. It is affected by ultraviolet light, which causes burns and provokes the development of cancer. Hazardous radiation disrupts human DNA and causes cells to mutate. They are actively divided, and as a result, the risk of malignant neoplasms of the skin, such as melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma, increases.
In a few hours spent in the sun, the cells responsible for protecting the skin are destroyed, and viruses, bacteria and other harmful elements easily penetrate the epidermis.
There are three types of solar radiation that are dangerous for people:
- Rays UFS (type C). This type of radiation is the most dangerous for humans, but the ozone layer of the planet completely absorbs it.
- UVB rays (type B). These rays have a short wavelength and are responsible for redness and burns of the skin. They are especially intense in the summer.
- Rays of UVA (type A). The longest rays that are responsible for premature aging of the body, changes in our DNA and provoke cancer. Dermatologists say that this radiation penetrates deep into the skin and can even pass through glass. The intensity of these waves is constant throughout the year, and even high cloudiness is not a hindrance to them. For intense tanning in tanning salons, this particular type of radiation is used.
How to protect yourself from dangerous solar radiation?
Dermatologists do not get tired of advising to avoid active sun exposure, as well as to use sunscreens, for example, products of the company Garnier, Ambr Soler, popular in the Russian and international markets.
Promises of a manufacturer of sunscreens
The manufacturer of the Amber Soler line claims that it uses high-performance sunscreens as part of its products, which, in addition to absorbing UVB rays, are able to protect the skin from long waves of UVA rays. The formulas of these protective equipment have passed the control of leading dermatologists and pediatricians in order to ensure the safety of people of all ages and skin types.
I would like to note that Amber Soler is a partner of the European League for the fight against cancer in terms of skin health.
Sunscreen protective mechanisms
To ensure the safety of our skin, there are many different sunscreens with ultraviolet filters, such as milk, sprays, creams or oils. Filters are designed to neutralize the harmful effects of UV rays.
The company "Amber Soler" uses two types of ultraviolet filters:
- Physical UV filters. They are called blockers of solar activity, since they create a special coating on the skin that does not allow the rays of the sun to pass. These blockers can cause irritation and leave white streaks on the skin. But their main drawback is that they do not always protect against UVA radiation. In the list of ingredients, they are usually listed as titanium dioxide or zinc oxide.
- Chemical UV filters, or absorbers of sunlight. Unlike blockers, absorbers completely protect the skin from UVA and UVB rays.
The sun protection factor, which manufacturers designate as SPF on the packaging of the sun protection product, indicates the degree of protection. So, if SPF 20 is indicated, it means that you can be in the open sun twenty times longer than without a protective filter.
Reviews on "Amber Soler"
Most of the reviews left about the described means, speaks about the positive properties of the products. We list the points that buyers especially note:
- Large selection of degrees of protection suitable for different skin types. The line of creams begins from SPF15 - and up to SPF50 +.
- There are special products for children from birth and older.
- In the line of products there are products for protection from the sun and milk after tanning.
- High cost-effectiveness. Creams are easily smeared, as a result of which their consumption is very small.
- A fairly informative label, looking at which, you can immediately highlight the main important points.
- A lot of moisture resistant products. They do not need to be reapplied if, say, a lot of sweating has occurred.
- Amber Soler has a moisturizing component that is important in the withering heat.
- Most products do not leave a greasy sheen, are not sticky and are almost not felt on the skin.
- White stains that remain immediately after application disappear after a few minutes.
- The labels indicate that these creams do not contain parabens.
- Wide availability. Sunscreens can be bought at any store.
But the reviews also noted negative points:
- Too rich aroma in the sprays "Amber Soler", giving alcohol.
- So much is mixed in the composition that the absence of parabens is no longer at least significant.
- If you accidentally stain your clothes with milk or spray, white marks remain on it.
How to apply sunscreen
Dermatologists advise using a cream with ultraviolet filters no later than thirty minutes before sun exposure. It does not need to be rubbed, but simply easy to smear on the skin to form a thin protective film. The application of any cream should be repeated every two or three hours and immediately after bathing.
Do not forget to use sunscreen for the face, even if you live in the north. Remember that dangerous UVA rays even penetrate dense clouds.