All about sun

"We love the sun. But we also know that sun protection is very important nowadays,” says Marcel Schnyder Head of Global Technical Center Sun Care in Grenzach. With the microsite, BASF wants to raise awareness for the importance of sun care.

We describe UV filters, skin types and the light spectrum and take a closer look at the sun's rays. Find everything worth knowing about the sun and useful tips on how to protect yourself.

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Sun protection

Safety is a top priority

Are sunscreen products using nanofilters safe for consumers? Why are there so many preconceptions against it? Can you make sunscreens that are environmentally friendly? We want to bring light into the darkness. Dr. Myriam Sohn took some time for a short Q&A for us.

Sun protection

EcoSun Pass^® - nature and humans in harmony

People want and need to protect themselves from the sun. However, they increasingly do not want to use products that harm nature. BASF Personal Care uses the EcoSun Pass^® to help sunscreen manufacturers bring formulations to market that are good for people AND the environment.

Skin and skin types

ABCDE – this rule can save lives

We all know that the sun is responsible for life on our planet. For the most part, its rays also make us feel good and put us in a happy mood. Even so, we want to continue raising people's awareness of the need for sun protection, because sadly, skin damage and skin diseases caused by UV rays are widespread. The ABCDE rule can save lives.