Sunscreen, for many it is something that is only taken out of the closet when the temperatures climb above 20 degrees, the sky turns bright blue or the first sunbather appears on the terrace. But if there is one thing we want you to remember, it is this:
Sunscreen is not a seasonal product. It is daily self-care.
Sun or no sun, hot or cold — UV rays are unstoppable. Up to 90% of all UV radiation penetrates the clouds. And although you may not feel it on your skin, those rays are at work day in, day out. At your desk, on a walk, in the car, on your patio... even through the window of your living room.
What exactly do these rays do? They affect your skin cells. And in the long term, they can:
— accelerate skin aging (think: wrinkles, pigment spots, sagging),
— damage your skin barrier,
— and in the worst case even cause skin cancer.
A frequently asked question, and one we understand all too well. Yet the answer is nuanced.
Many day creams with SPF do not provide sufficient protection, because they usually contain a lower factor (such as SPF 15) and because we do not use enough of it. A real sun cream is specially developed to effectively protect your skin against UVA and UVB rays, and should therefore be a fixed step in your morning routine. Even better: it seals your skincare and keeps all that beautiful stuff you have applied before, neatly in place.
Our sunscreen is specially developed for the most sensitive skin. The formula is natural, non-comedogenic (does not clog pores) and contains mineral filters instead of chemical ones, which means that they reflect sunlight instead of absorbing it. Your skin is therefore protected, without being thrown out of balance.
And yes, even you with dry, reactive or eczema-prone skin can use this cream every day with confidence. Without a white cast. Without perfumed fuss. Just soft, effective protection. Just the way it should be.
Whether you are taking an autumn walk, soaking up the first spring sun or sitting in front of the window of your favourite coffee bar in the winter: your skin deserves to be protected. Because self-care is also in the habits that you repeat for yourself every day.
So tomorrow, before you leave the house: cleanser – serum – day cream – sunscreen .
Your skin will thank you for it.
Love,
Team Self 🌞