Sunlight is an elixir of life and has a beneficial effect on both body and mind. However, its warming rays also have a downside. They can be particularly harsh on the skin, accelerate the ageing process and, in the worst case, cause skin cancer. Seawater, sand and snow reflect UV rays and intensify their effect. To avoid putting excessive strain on the skin, consistent UV protection before and during any time spent in the sun is just as essential as optimal after-sun care afterwards, alongside sensible sun exposure.

Sunscreen must be reapplied after being in the water, even if it is a water-resistant product. Reapplying the product does not extend its protection time. Therefore, seek shade regularly. Even sunscreens with an extremely high sun protection factor do not offer complete protection against UV rays. Although sun protection products are effective immediately after application, to optimally extend the skin's natural protection time, you should apply the cream well in advance of going outdoors. Sunscreen must be reapplied after sweating, after the skin has been rubbed by sand or clothing, and after being in the water.

The sun protection factor (SPF) indicates the level of protection against UVB radiation. The UVA rating on the product means that the UVA protection is at least one-third of the SPF. To achieve the stated protection factor, the product must be applied generously. To maintain the stated level of protection, the sunscreen should be reapplied approximately every two hours. But please note: this does not extend the duration of protection!

SPF 30 blocks approximately 96.7% of UVB radiation. SPF 50 blocks approximately 98% of UVB radiation. The difference of 1.3% may seem small, but conversely, this means that with SPF 30, 3.3% of UVB rays hit the skin unblocked, whereas with SPF 50, only 2% do. This represents a difference of almost 40%. Furthermore, people often apply too little sun cream. To achieve the stated protection factor, 2 mg per square centimetre of skin must be applied. For an average adult, this corresponds to around eight teaspoons, or approximately 35 ml; however, the average person applies at most a quarter to half of the required amount, thereby reducing the stated SPF 50 to approximately SPF 10–20.

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