SUN PIGMENTATION
(PREGNANCY, MELASMA)

In the preceding sections, we have explored the link between sun exposure and signs of ageing, as well as skin cancer risk. This section focuses on irregular pigmentation issues resulting from UV exposure. 

YOUR QUESTIONS
OUR ANSWERS

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Comment protéger ma peau du soleil?

Exposer sa peau au soleil, c'est aussi l'exposer aux coups de soleil, aux effets néfastes à long terme du vieillissement prématuré et aux cancers de la peau. Pour profiter du soleil en toute sécurité, privilégiez les zones ombragées de 11h à 15h et portez un chapeau, des lunettes de soleil et des vêtements couvrants. En plus de ces mesures, appliquez généreusement une crème solaire UVA-UVB à large spectre toutes les 2 heures sur les zones exposées.


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Quelle est la meilleure protection solaire pour peaux sensibles?

Certaines crèmes solaires peuvent causer de désagréables sensations de picotements sur les peaux sensibles. Optez pour une protection UVA-UVB à large spectre testée sur les peaux les plus sensibles, telle que la gamme ANTHELIOS de La Roche-Posay, marque spécialiste des peaux sensibles. Tous les produits ANTHELIOS sont formulés à partir d'eau thermale de La Roche-Posay, naturellement anti-inflammatoire et antioxydante, pour apaiser les peaux sensibles.


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Comment protéger ma peau du soleil sans crème solaire?

Les dermatologues recommandent de porter un chapeau, des lunettes de soleil et des vêtements couvrants, ainsi que de privilégier les zones ombragées lorsque le soleil est au zénith. Toutefois, la crème solaire reste au cœur de toutes les méthodes de protection solaire, et son application ne peut être négligée. Les crèmes solaires ANTHELIOS ont été testées rigoureusement sur les peaux les plus sensibles pour assurer une tolérance optimale.


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Comment protéger mon visage du soleil?

Pour éviter les risques de vieillissement prématuré ou de cancer de la peau, il est important d'appliquer quotidiennement une crème solaire pour le visage. Ceci est d'autant plus important si vous êtes enceinte ou si vous prenez la pilule, car vous risquerez d'attraper « le masque de grossesse ».Optez pour une texture adaptée à votre type de peau, comme une crème réconfortante pour les peaux sèches, un gel non comédogène pour les peaux grasses ou encore une brume fraîche si vous avez tendance à frotter votre peau pendant l'application.


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TRUE
OR FALSE

SUN CAN MAKE
YOU AGE PREMATURELY.

TRUE

UVA rays disrupt skin’s inner building blocks such as collagen and elastin fibres. Over time,sun exposure causes a loss of plumpnessand elasticity as well as wrinkles. UVB rays also stimulate patchy and irregular pigment production leadingto dark spots and a sallow complexion. Globally, thesechanges in the skin are known as photo-ageing.
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THE EARLIER A SKIN
CANCER IS DETECTED, THE BETTER.

TRUE

If detected early, 90% of skin cancers are curable. That is why screening is so important Between dermatologistvisits, use [SAVE YOUR SKIN LANDING PAGE] to keep an eye on your moles and those of your loved ones. And of course, make sunscreen a daily non-negotiable to protect your moles and prevent skin cancer.
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NO NEED TO WEAR SUN
PROTECTION WHEN IT'S CLOUDY.

FALSE

Even on a grey and rainy day, skin is exposed to UV rays that will gradually cause the stigmata of photo-ageing to appear. To fully protect your skin, opt for sunscreen every day, not just when it’s warm and sunny. 
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PIGMENTATION
IN PREGNANCY

The hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy mean that you are at high risk of a condition known as melasma or “pregnancy mask”. To help prevent dark marks and brown patches from appearing on the forehead, cheeks and upper lip during pregnancy, we recommend daily SPF 50 sun protection throughout all 3 trimesters.

In the dedicated article below, you will learn which products to use during pregnancy as well as lifestyle changes you can make to help prevent pregnancy mask.

SKIN AGEING
AND PIGMENTATION

You will also find an article on pigmentation problems associated with ageing (irregular melanin distribution, age spots…), why sunscreen really is the best anti-ageing product, and how the toxic duo of Pollution + UV can trigger all sorts of pigment issues for your skin.

Should sun protection
be worn at all times?

Learn about why it is important to worn sun protection to protect your skin of UV rays.

I would tend to say yes! There is always a good reason to use a sunscreen regardless of the weather, time of year or where you happen to be. This is because you are not only exposed to harms of UV rays at the beach Firstly, the UV rays aggravate a number of skin diseases such as rosacea or acne. UV rays are also a major factor in aggravating ageing of the skin. The development of a less uniform complexion, a wrinkled face and the appearance of brown spots, also called lentigos. In the long term, and as they build up UV rays are also responsible for skin cancer. Let’s take as an example a specific condition such as melasma also called pregnancy mask. This condition is not only linked to sun exposure but is also aggravated by the sun. The initial treatment for this disease is to apply a sunscreen with a high protection factor of 50+. Contrary to popular belief laser or de-pigmenting creams are not the only treatments for this condition. The first thing to do is to apply sunscreen with a high protection factor. Sunscreen is found both in sun creams that are applied over or under your moisturiser and in day creams that have a protection factor of about 15 or 20 under normal not particularly sunny conditions; not skiing or water sports. You should plan on using a higher protection when in sunny conditions even if you are not actually on the beach. This sunscreen should also be applied to the hands.

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VOUS ?

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90% of skin cancers are curable, if detected early*. Become a Skin Checker and monitor your and your loved ones’ moles.

* https://www.euromelanoma.org/intl/node/25 epidemiological fact sheet

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READERS

The information displayed here is intended for general educational purposes only and should not in any case be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any medical question.