Daily sun protection for your skin
Sunny days – good mood. The sun creates feelings of happiness and has a positive effect on body and mind. It stimulates the production of the happiness hormone serotonin and vitamin D. However, it also carries real dangers that you should protect yourself against. You love your skin and want to protect it from premature aging or prevent the formation of additional wrinkles? In this article, we explain why daily sun protection for your face is so important and how you can easily integrate it into your daily routine.
Effects of the sun on the skin
The sun is the natural source of UV radiation, which can be divided into UVA and UVB radiation. This "invisible danger" is sometimes powerful enough to penetrate deep into the skin and cause damage there. This damage can be categorized into short-term damage, such as sunburn or conjunctivitis, as well as long-term damage, such as skin cancer and premature skin aging in the form of wrinkles and pigmentation spots. UV radiation is even the main cause of skin cancer, with fair-skinned people being particularly at risk.
Would you like to learn more about skin aging? In our article, we explain how our skin ages and give you valuable tips on how to counteract photoaging (skin aging caused by UV radiation) – in addition to using products with sun protection factor (SPF).
Why sun protection is important EVERY day
With sunglasses, clothing, and sufficient sunscreen, you can best protect yourself from short- and long-term damage. Especially around midday, you should avoid prolonged stays in the sun. But did you know that sun protection is also essential on cloudy days? This is because UVA rays can easily penetrate clouds and even window glass. For this reason, it is important to protect your skin even inside buildings or vehicles. In particular, the face, which is usually uncovered and exposed to the sun, requires special attention. We therefore recommend a sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least 20. Depending on your skin type and the current UV index, you can adjust the strength of the sun protection. Contrary to the common belief that sun protection is only necessary in midsummer, it is actually important to protect your skin from potential UV damage all year round – UV rays don’t take a holiday.
Advantages of mineral sun protection vs. synthetic sun protection
You wonder: What is the difference between mineral and chemical or synthetic sun protection?
Synthetic sun protection
Synthetic UV filters bind with the skin's natural oils and convert sunlight into heat, which is then dissipated through the skin. However, it takes some waiting time for the sun protection to fully develop. Additionally, some synthetic UV filters (e.g., Octocrylene) are suspected of having hormonal effects, causing allergies, or harming the environment and animals. In the specific case of Octocrylene, benzophenone is formed as a breakdown product, which is even classified as "probably carcinogenic".
Mineral sun protection
Mineral sun protection, on the other hand, is a type of sunscreen that contains mineral particles, such as zinc oxide. These form a protective film on your skin and reflect UV rays, similar to a mirror. This prevents the rays from penetrating the skin and causing damage, and also makes the sunscreen especially gentle – perfect for people with sensitive skin and anyone who values natural ingredients. Additionally, mineral sun protection, like the one we use at lavera Natural Beauty, works immediately. We have summarized more information about mineral sun protection here for you.
The solution: A lightweight anti-UV fluid
After we have clearly answered the question "Should you wear sunscreen every day?" with "Yes," you might now be wondering: "Which sunscreen for every day? What is the best sunscreen for the face?" Our tip: The lavera Anti-UV Fluid is an excellent daily companion that can protect you immediately and effectively from UV-related skin damage. And not only that: The fluid can simultaneously increase your skin's moisture content and provide a pleasant skin feel. Furthermore, it does not stick or feel greasy and is suitable for all skin types. Thanks to the invisible finish, you can apply it in the morning as a supplement to your daily facial care (even in combination with your lavera favorite day care).
These properties make our Anti-UV Fluid a true innovation in Natural Beauty and your year-round companion that can make a valuable contribution to your skin health.
Skincare Layering: How do I integrate sun protection into my skincare routine?
Here we show you how easily daily sun protection can become a fixed part of your care routine. One option would be a face cream with UV protection. It replaces your regular day care in the beauty routine. A light UV fluid, on the other hand, can simply be combined with your favorite day care. The use of different care products layered on top of each other is called "Skincare Layering". We will now show you exactly how it works.
You start, as usual, with cleansing your skin: For this, you first use a cleansing milk or foam. For a special freshness boost in the morning and sufficiently moisturized skin, you then apply your serum and day care. Once the day cream has absorbed, the crucial step follows: A fluid with UV protection that seamlessly integrates into your care routine. The great thing about it: Thanks to its moisturizing property, it can replace your day cream (e.g., on particularly warm days). All that’s left is the make-up, and you can start the day carefree.
If you have further questions about sun protection, we highly recommend our FAQ.
Conclusion
You see: Daily sun protection is not just a passing trend, but an investment in the long-term health of your skin. Although the sun boosts our well-being by stimulating serotonin and vitamin D production, the potential risks to the skin should not be underestimated. By applying sunscreen daily, you effectively protect your skin from UVA and UVB radiation, preventing premature skin aging and other short- and long-term damage. In particular, a lightweight anti-UV fluid can be effortlessly integrated into any skincare routine without weighing down or disrupting the skin’s balance.
