A superior facial sunscreen to protect and soothe sensitive and dry skin
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Sunscreen as part of your daily routine
Sun protection isn’t just for sun bathers. Light to moderate everyday exposure affects skin too. That’s why it’s important to include sun protection in your daily skincare routine. Find out more in The importance of sun protection in your daily routine.
Important usage instructions
Do's and Dont's
Use this product if ...
You have sensitive skin that is dry and are looking for a very high protection sunscreen for your face:
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Cream SPF50+ is a very high protection sunscreen specially formulated for sensitive skin that’s normal to dry.
You’re looking for a sun protection product that protects your face from UVA and UVB rays as well as from the negative effects of HEVIS light:
Eucerin’s Advanced Spectral Technology offers superior UVA/UVB protection and HEVIS light defense.
You have recently had a chemical peeling:
As Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Cream SPF50+ is a very high protection sunscreen, it is suitable for protecting facial skin that has recently undergone a chemical peel.
You have recently had laser treatment on your face:
As Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Cream SPF50+ is a very high protection sunscreen it is suitable for protecting facial skin that has recently undergone laser treatment.
Try a different product if …
You’re looking for the benefits of Eucerin Sun Creme Sensitive Protect SPF 50+ but would prefer a lower SPF:
Try Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Cream SPF30.
Your facial skin is sensitive and oily:
Try Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Fluid Mattifying SPF50+.
You have oily to blemished-prone skin and are looking for a high protection sunscreen for your face:
Try Eucerin Oil Control Sun Gel-Cream Dry Touch SPF50+.
You’re looking for a very high factor sun protection product with anti-aging benefits:
Try Eucerin Photoaging Control Sun Fluid SPF50.
You’re looking for a high factor sun protection product for your body:
Try Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Spray Transparent SPF50.
You’re looking for a sunscreen specifically for children:
Try Eucerin Sensitive Protect Kids Sun Spray SPF50+ (suitable for children over three years).
All Ingredients
How do I know which SPF to use?
Sunscreens are available in four different levels of protection: low (factor 6 to 10), medium (15 to 25), high (30 to 50) and very high (50+). The higher the protection factor the better your skin is protected, but it’s important to apply the product thoroughly (be careful not to miss any bits) and to reapply it generously every two hours.
Why does sensitive skin need special sun protection?
Sunscreens are available in four different levels of protection: low (factor 6 to 10), medium (15 to 25), high (30 to 50) and very high (50+). The higher the protection factor the better your skin is protected, but it’s important to apply the product thoroughly (be careful not to miss any bits) and to reapply it generously every two hours.
What is the difference between UVA and UVB rays?
UVA rays penetrate the deeper layers of skin. They stimulate the production of free radicals in the skin which cause oxidative stress and can lead to indirect DNA damage (where the free radicals modify cellular DNA over time). UVA rays are most commonly associated with photoaging (premature skin aging caused by the sun). They can also trigger sun allergies such as Polymorphous Light Eruption (PLE). UVB rays can also provoke allergies, but to a lesser degree.
UVB rays provide the energy your skin needs to make Vitamin D and stimulate the production of melanin which is responsible for tanning. They don’t travel as deeply as UVA rays, penetrating only the outermost layers of skin, but they cause more immediate damage such as sunburn. UVB rays are directly absorbed by cellular DNA which can lead to skin diseases such as actinic keratosis and skin cancer.
Both types of UV can induce hyperpigmentation and may contribute to conditions such as sun spots (also known as age spots) and melasma.
What is high-energy visible light and why does my skin need to be protected from it?
The sunlight spectrum consists of UV, visible and infrared light. Visible sunlight can be detected by the human eye, while the others remain invisible. Part of this visible spectrum has a high energy level and is known as high-energy visible light. It is also referred to as HEVIS light, HEV Light, HEVL and sometimes ‘blue light’ or ‘blue violet light’.
Like UVA rays, HEVIS light penetrates the deeper layers of skin (the dermis) and can generate free radicals. These free radicals are one of the main causes of photoaging (premature skin aging caused by the sun). They interfere with skin cells and break down the collagen and elastin that gives our skin its plump, youthful appearance. HEVIS light has also been linked to uneven skin pigmentation and melasma.
Many modern sunscreens offer effective protection against UVA and UVB rays, but we recommend that you look out for products that also defend against the negative effects of HEVIS light. These products will give your skin reliable protection from photoaging and, in the long run, can also help to combat visible signs of skin aging such as wrinkles.
Why should I integrate sun face care into my daily routine?
Facial skin is more sensitive to UVA/UVB radiation and HEVIS light than skin on the rest of the body as it exposed to sun all year round. Sun protection can help you avoid cellular DNA damage, photoaging(premature aging caused by the sun) and hyperpigmentation. It is important to protect facial skin whenever it is exposed to the sun.
