Even at the start of June, as throughout the year, the skin needs UV protection. Indeed, the rays are responsible for the appearance of pigmentary spots, wrinkles and more generally for accelerated aging of the skin. But they can also promote the appearance of skin cancers! Reason for which it is essential to (re) make its stock of solar creams. Provided, however, to choose them well, recalls Carole Ballerini, cosmetic chemist.
Some solar protections are revealed … not very effective
It is on her Instagram account that the expert – known under the pseudo of @Thecleanjunky – wanted to educate consumers.
“Sun protection is a complex area in cosmetics, which requires real expertise. If you have a doubt about a brand, it is better to turn to the big recognized brands, used to formulating solar for years and subject to rigorous checks”, thus reveals the specialist.
Indeed, several solar products – however fashionable on networks and in store – do not guarantee you sufficient protection against the effects of the sun. Here are the top three creams to avoid in your selection.
Solar: the top 3 products to avoid
Solar protections without solar filters
More frequent than you think, they are “Often thought by natural marks which offer solar filters supposedly plants. However, it is absolutely necessary to have a solar filter approved to be considered a solar “, recalls the chemist specializing in cosmetics.
In addition, certain solar creams use chemical filters such as oxybenzone, octinoxate or octocrylene – ingredients harmful to health and the environment. Caution is therefore in order.
Protective drops
Attractive by their size (a micro-contested) and their ease of use, the drops would have the ability to disperse and reflect ultraviolet rays, according to certain brands. Except that this type of product does not offer real skin protection.
“When you read the description of this kind of pRoduits, one has the impression that it is miraculous because we have the feeling that it is easy to protect ourselves “, reveals the practitioner. But it is not!
SPF powders
Sun protection powder is a 2 in 1 product: it promises to cover imperfections, while ensuring a certain SPF protection. But on this last point, the powders seem slightly false.
“What bothers me a lot is that many people will use this type of product by thinking of being well protected. While it is rather a small additional protection. In general, I really recommend that you pay attention when you buy solar, and above all to go to serious marks whose expertise is known”, concludes Carole Ballerini.