WHAT IS

SUN DAMAGE?
Excessive and frequent sun exposure is dangerous for our skin and can
increase risk of skin cancer and cause premature skin ageing (wrinkles and
brown spots). This is due to ultraviolet (UV) rays emitted from the sun which
damage the DNA in skin cells.
There are two types of UV rays
that can cause skin damage: DID YOU KNOW?
UVA rays account for 95% of UV
•UVA rays penetrate the skin more rays that reach us, and they can
deeply than UVB and accelerate pass through clouds and glass.
skin ageing. Ensure you are always protected
when sitting by a window or outside
•UVB rays are partly stopped by the top on a cloudy day.
layer of skin (the epidermis) and are
responsible for tanning and sunburn.
Both are signs of skin damage that
can increase risk of skin cancer.

UVB EPIDERMIS

UVA

DERMIS

HYPODERMIS
 HOW CAN I
PROTECT MY SKIN?
SEEK SHADE
Avoid direct sun exposure between
11am and 3pm when the sun is at DID YOU KNOW?
its strongest. The ears, lips and scalp
are the most forgotten
APPLY SUNSCREEN areas to protect. Ensure
Apply sunscreen generously 30 you apply sunscreen to
minutes before sun exposure and protect these areas.
reapply every two hours – especially
after swimming and towelling.

COVER UP
Protect the skin with clothing,
including a hat, long sleeves and
sunglasses with UV protection.

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N PROTECTION PROTECT YOURSELF?

WHICH SUNSCREEN
SEEK SHADE
HAT DO YOU KNOW Avoid direct sun exposure
ABOUT UV RAYS? between 11am and 3pm.
Keep babies and young children

SHOULD I USE?
out of direct sunlight at all times.
e and/or frequent sun exposure is
us for our skin. While you are at greater
u are fair skinned, having tanned skin or a
hototype does not protect you from skin APPLY SUNSCREEN
nd your dermis still remains at risk of Apply generously before sun
from UV rays. exposure and reapply every two
hours especially after swimming
UVB rays omitted from the sun can and towelling.
hanges at the heart of our cells causing
ent damage to our DNA, this can lead
ancer, which can be deadly if not

For best results, follow this sun protection checklist:

arly. COVER UP
Protect the skin with clothing,
are partly stopped by the top layer including a hat, long sleeves and
he epidermis) and are responsible for sunglasses with UV protection.
but can also cause sunburn.
penetrate more deeply into the skin
lerate skin ageing.
Use a high SPF (sun protection Choose the texture that is best
factor) sunscreen ideally with a
YOUR SUN PROTECTION suited to your skin type.
CHECKLIST:
minimum SPF of 30. SPF indicates
Use a high SPF (sun protection Choose a water-resistant sunscreen.
the level of protection against UVB.
factor) ideally minimum SPF 30

Choose a sun cream with

Wear sunscreen on your face
Use a broad-spectrum sunscreenUVB and UVA protection

every day, even when it’s cloudy.

DO YOU KNOW?
which protects against both UVA and
Choose the texture that works
best for your skin type

ndicates UVB protection
UVA logo indicates the level of
protection complies with the EU
mmendation
ndicates the UVA protection factor
UVB. Look out for the UVA symbol
For more effective results choose Remember to reapply sunscreen
frequently, especially after being
a water-resistant sunscreen
this indicates that the balance
in contact with water or perspiring.
Wear sunscreen on your face
between UVA and UVB protectionevery day, even when it’s cloudy!

meets the EU recommendation.

To find out more visit www.laroche-posay.co.uk or www.laroche-posay.ie
LA ROCHE-POSAY. COMMITTED TO SENSITIVE SKIN.
HOW SHOULD I USE
SUNSCREEN?
For an adult (16+), it is recommended to use approximately two teaspoons (10ml)
of sunscreen for optimal face, neck and shoulders coverage. It’s best to apply
sun cream after your moisturiser and before your make-up, or find a moisturiser
with an SPF.
Use approximately
two tablespoons (30-35ml)
of sunscreen for optimal
body coverage. If in doubt
of how much sunscreen to
use, more is always better!
Face, neck Body
and shoulders
30-35ml
10ml
(about two tablespoons)
(about two teaspoons)

DID YOU KNOW?

Although lighter-skinned
people are more likely to
burn, people with darker
skin types are still
susceptible to sun damage.
Everyone, regardless of
skin colour, should take
steps to protect their skin.
 SUN PROTECTION WITH
LA ROCHE-POSAY ANTHELIOS
The La Roche-Posay Anthelios range provides high, broad-spectrum protection
and is specifically formulated for sensitive skin and tailored to your skin type.

Anthelios Anthelios Anthelios

UVMUNE 400 UVMUNE 400 Hydrating Lotion
Hydrating Cream Invisible Fluid SPF50+
SPF50+ SPF50+

Very high UVA/UVB Very high UVA/UVB Very high UVA/UVB

facial sun protection in facial sun protection with sun protection for the
a non-greasy moisturising a non-greasy, invisible, face and body.
cream formula for dry light-weight texture for
to very dry skin. all skin types.
•New exclusive Mexoryl •New exclusive Mexoryl •A light, non-greasy,
400 UV filter protects 400 UV filter protects easy to apply body lotion
against ultra long UVA against ultra long UVA for sun-sensitive skin.
•Anti eye-stinging •Anti eye-stinging •Broad-spectrum protection
•Ultra-resistant: water, •Ultra-resistant: water, with patented filters Mexoryl
sweat and sand resistant sweat and sand resistant XL and Mexoryl SX that is
water resistant.
•Invisible finish: does not
leave white marks

ANTHELIOS products are available from pharmacies

nationwide and online at www.laroche-posay.co.uk
and www.laroche-posay.ie

This leaflet has been developed with expertise from three UK and Ireland dermatologists; Dr. Faraz Ali, Prof. Nicola Ralph and Dr. Hiva Fassihi.