in town, sitting on a terrace, in the mountains or on the seaside for a weekend or 15 days, it is essential to have good reflexes so that our skin is well protected under the sun.
As we prepare to spend a particularly sunny summer, the National Syndrome of Venereal Dermatologists (SNDV) provides advice on sun protection so that everyone can spend a summer in complete safety, and especially in safety!

What sunscreen for people who are extremely sensitive to the sun?
People with "white-milky" skin with freckles and red hair are considered to be particularly sensitive to the sun. These are usually people who have sunburn at each exposure or have a history of skin cancer .
For optimal protection , these people are encouraged to use a cream with an index of 15 to 29 during their daily life, and a cream with an index of at least 50 (highest level of protection) they practice outdoor activities when they go to winter sports, to the beach, or to the tropics.

Protection of light-skinned subjects
Light-skinned subjects include people with some freckles and blond Venetian hair, or those with a tendency to sunburn while slightly tanning. These "sensitive" people should not neglect the level of their sun protection . The SNDV recommends an index of 6 to 14 for a current exhibition, 30 to 50 for an outdoor activity such as gardening, and more than 50 for holidays (ski, beach, glacier or tropics).

The question of so-called "intermediate"
Users of this category also have light skin but rarely take sunburn, usually on long and intense exposure. These people are called upon to use different protections depending on the type of activity they practice. Thus, a cream with a low index of 6 to 14 will be necessary for daily exposure, while an index of 15 to 29 will be advised for sports, gardening and other outdoor activity.
Finally, it is better to choose an index between 30 and 50 for vacation departures and more than 50 for extreme activities such as a trip to the tropics.

Dull skins should also protect themselves
If they are less exposed than people with light or sensitive skin, users with dull skin that tans easily without sunburn should use sunscreen to reduce the risk of aging skin and skin cancer.
If a low protection is perfectly suited for everyday activities, individuals with dull skin should nevertheless choose an index ranging from 15 to 29 for outdoor activities and holidays in the mountains or me . On the other hand, it will be necessary to pay an index higher than 30 for an exhibition called "extreme", namely a stay in the tropics or a long day at the beach.

One product for each part of the body
Creams and sunscreens should also be adapted to each part of the body and each area of ​​the face . For example, the National Union of Veterinary Dermatologists recommends using face creams and body milks, gels or sprays.
In addition, sticks are preferred for the lips, nose and eyes. Do not forget to apply sun protection before each exposure. Individuals are encouraged to repeat these applications approximately every two hours, or more regularly if sweating or bathing.

Some recommendations for use
In addition to protections in the form of gel, spray or cream, individuals, especially children, are asked to wear a complete outfit, a hat and sunglasses to protect themselves from the sun.
In addition, it is strongly advised to avoid exposures between 11 and 16 hours, the time of day when the rays are particularly dangerous.

Note, sand, snow and water reflect "more than half" of the sun's rays on the skin .

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