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TAKING YOUR SKIN SERIOUSLY
LA ROCHE-POSAY. Recommended by over 25,000 dermatologists. Sensitive skin specialist.
Sun for everyone
How should you behave in the sun?
The sun offers abundant benefits. However, you must make sparing use of them because UV rays have harmful effects on skin's health: they accelerate skin ageing, can cause skin reactions and, in the long term, lead to skin cancer.
Focus on...
The sun: its benefits and harmful effects
The sun provides true benefits, but you must make sparing use of them. In particular, the use of a sun protection product is indispensable.
Key Figure
UVA's account for 95% of the ultraviolet rays that reach the earth. Insidious because they cause no pain, UVA rays penetrate very deeply into the skin and can damage cells
Golden rules
4 good habits to take proper care of your skin in the sun
To avoid endangering your skin when in the sun, there are a few rules that must be followed.
Video
Video - Sun risk
3 questions to a Dermatologist
Dr L.,
Dermatologist, Paris, France
I only recommend High and Very High protection
Interview with a dermatologist who discusses sun protection methods.
Testimonies
Laure, 19, Student, France
"I don't skimp any more on protection!"
Laure was particularly prone to sunburn. To learn to better protect her skin, she consulted a dermatologist. Since then, she has been able to enjoy the benefits of the sun in complete safety.
Derm-Index
All that you ever wanted to know about the skin and dermatological disorders.
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All products for Sun for everyone
All products in the range Anthelios
Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Extreme Fluid
Very high facial protection. Ultra high UVA (PPD 38).
All products in the range Anthelios
Anthelios SPF 50 Dermo-Kids Aerosol spray
High face and body protection. Ultra UVA (PPD 20).
All products in the range Anthelios
Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Velvety Lotion
Very high body protection. Ultra UVA (PPD 31).
All products in the range Anthelios
Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Tinted Melt-in Cream
Tinted, very high facial protection. Ultra UVA (PPD 34).
All products in the range Anthelios
Anthelios Dermo-Kids SPF 50+ Lotion
Very high face and body protection. Ultra UVA (PPD 39).
All products in the range Anthelios
ANTHELIOS XL SPF 50+ Extreme Tinted Fluid
Tinted, very high facial protection. Ultra UVA (PPD 34).
All products in the range Anthelios
Anthelios SPF 30 Spray
High face and body protection. Ultra UVA (PPD 15).
All products in the range Anthelios
Anthelios AC SPF 30 Extreme Fluid
High facial protection for acne-prone skin. Ultra UVA (PPD 19).
All products in the range Anthelios
Anthelios SPF 50+ Spray
High face and body protection. UVA (PPD 22).
All products in the range Anthelios
Anthelios SPF 30 Melt-in Cream
High facial protection. Ultra UVA (PPD 12).
All products in the range Thermal spring water
Thermal Spring Water by La Roche-Posay
Soothing, Softening Thermal Spring Water
All products in the range Anthelios
Anthelios SPF 50+ Sensitive Areas Stick
- Very high protection for areas that are sensitive or over-exposed. Ultra UVA (PPD 26).
All products in the range Anthelios
Anthelios SPF 30 Velvety Lotion
High face and body protection. Ultra UVA (PPD 17).
All products in the range Anthelios
Anthelios XL
SPF 50+
Smooth Lotion
Very high face and body protection.
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My Skincheck: evaluate your own personal risk
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