Planning on being active outdoors? Then opt for the highest protection!
Whenever we can, we like to be outside. Go for a walk, exercise and of course enjoy the sunshine and warmth. But the sun can also be dangerous. Because what we cannot see with the naked eye is UV (Ultraviolet) radiation. Radiation come in two types: UVA can damage and age your skin. Furthermore, too much UVA can even cause skin cancer. UVB ensures that our bodies produce much-needed vitamin D. But it can also burn your skin.
Care Plus® has the right products to protect your skin when you are enjoying your outdoor activities. And to take care of your skin after an active day in the sun.
Protect yourself during every season
Sunscreen is of course especially important in the summer. But you can also burn in winter and on winter sports. That has to do with solar power and reflection.
Solar power
The less distance UV rays have to travel, the stronger they are. When the sun is directly overhead, that distance is the shortest. In the summer this is between 12:00 and 15:00. Higher in the mountains, the sun is therefore also more powerful because the UV rays reach you earlier.
Clouds and reflection
Clouds block the radiation. But thin clouds, such as we see in 'heavy weather’, are not. Good to know: UV radiation becomes 10-20% stronger when it reflects off sand or water. With fresh snow or fresh ice, that is even 80-90%! So protect yourself well in the winter.
Skin types and protection factor
Every sunscreen has a factor: the Sun Protection Factor (SPF). There is a simple rule for choosing your factor; the lighter your skin and the more direct sunlight, the higher the factor. So if you have tinted skin, you can use a lower factor. For children, the advice is: at least SPF30. Choose SPF50+ if you don’t want to take any risks. Keep babies completely out of the sun. Their skin is still too fragile.
Protection for an active outdoor life
Care Plus® helps you with optimal sun protection. With products that fit what you want to do.
Protection tips:
- Apply your sunscreen lotion or gel 30 minutes before going into the sun.
- As long as you’re sitting in the sun or busy; re-apply every 2 hours.
- The sun is most powerful between 12:00 and 15:00. We advise you to look for the shade.
- Apply generously. Applying too thinly reduces the protection factor considerably.
Care Plus® Sun Everyday Protection Lotion
For you and your children there is the Care Plus® Sun Protection lotion. Ideal for sunbathing in your garden or on your balcony and for taking to the beach or on holiday. You apply it quickly and easily. Handy if you go out for a while, for example. Care Plus® Sun Protection Lotion is suitable for normal and sensitive skin and available in SPF 30+ and SPF 50+. Care Plus® does a lot of research into the best protection for your skin. The result is a unique formula that also protects you against jellyfish stings.
Care Plus® Care & Repair aftersun
If you have a sunburn, or want to take care of your skin after being in the sun or being active, use Care Plus® Care & Repair after sun. It contains natural ingredients that help reduce redness and nourish, soften and repair your skin.
Care Plus® Sun SPF 30 Lip Balm
The SPF 30 lip balm cares for and protects your fragile lips extremely well. From -20 to +40 degrees Celsius.