How much sunscreen do I need to use? Can sunscreen go bad? How do UV filters work? What does sun protection have to do with playing golf? Our experts will answer these questions and more.
Misinterpretations when it comes to sunscreen
If you follow our articles here on the sun page, you know how much we care about sunscreen. We want to raise people’s awareness about the topic. And we want to clarify the numerous misinterpretations that persist around UV filters and sunscreen products. To do this, it requires us to take a look back into the past – and into the future.
Environmental protection & sunscreen: In demand in Grenzach
Many people have been following the public and scientific reports on the effects of sunscreens and their UV filters on the environment in recent months and years. Many of these reports have been found to be either too general or even incorrect.
In “Experts explain," we present the questions we receive from consumers and customers and answer them with the help of our sun protection experts in Grenzach. In the first installment of our FAQs, we will be talking about UV filters, babies and care rituals, among other things.
You might think that when sunrays feel especially hot, they are responsible for the feared sunburn. This is a misconception. Prof. Dr. Bernd Herzog explains why.
In the past, sunscreens were only used to prevent sunburns. We now know so much more about the risks from UV radiation. Sun protection protects much more than just a sunburn.
Who wouldn’t want to come home from vacation rejuvinated and with a nice suntan. But is golden brown skin a sign of health? The answer isn’t that easy. Our expert Myriam explains why.
How water-resistant are “water-resistant” sunscreens?
Water-resistant sunscreens are always packed for beach vacations. But what does "water-resistant" really mean? There are a few details that are important to pay close attention.
Not every UV filter is the same. When a UV filter has really good protection, it must be especially effective in both the UVA and UVB range. Besides photostability, combatibility also plays a role.
Many people think they don’t need sunscreen as soon as they get into their car. Drivers of convertibles aren’t the only ones who have to use sunscreen when enjoying the sun.
For cheese, milk or sausage, it is obvious. But does sunscreen also have an expiration date? Dr. Myriam Sohn from Global Technical Center Sun Care has the answer.
When it comes to sun protection, you hear and read again and again about the so-called self-protection time. What this is all about and what the different skin types have to do with it, explains our expert Prof. Dr. Bernd Herzog.
