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Sunscreen SPF50+ F.A.Q.
Why do I need to wear sun protection all year round, even when it’s not sunny?
Rather than sun protection, we need to think of it as daylight protection.
The sun emits different kinds of radiation, UVB is strongest in the summer months and cannot penetrate cloud - it’s UVB that can cause sunburn.
But sunburn isn’t the only way that the sun can damage skin. The sun also emits UBA, visible light and infrared-A - all of which are proven to cause damage to the skin which can lead to premature skin ageing, and harm the health of your skin.
Are AZRA Botanical Simplicity products tested on animals?
We do not test their cosmetics on animals and they never request that third parties carry out such tests on their behalf. We are fully compliant with current European cosmetic product legislation prohibiting animal testing, both with respect to its end products and to the raw materials and ingredients used in its formulations.
Are Heliocare products ‘reef friendly’?
There is strong evidence regarding the potentially harmful effects of two filters on the coral reef: octinoxate and oxybenzone. These filters have been banned in a number of countries.
All our products are octinoxate and oxybenzone free.
How much sun protection should I apply, and when should I apply it?
To get the full level of protection stated on the packaging (both the PA rating for UVA protection and the SPF level for UVB protection), you need to apply 2mg of product per cm2 of skin – which equates to roughly a finger length of product for the face.
Applying less than this hugely affects the SPF protection that you’re getting.
Apply your sun protection product as the last product before you apply any make-up. Make sure you get right up to the hairline and around the eye – taking care not to get any product in the eye.
Apply to any exposed areas – the neck and back of hands are often forgotten and tend to get a lot of exposure to the sun and daylight.
We recommend re-applying your sun protection every 2-3 hours during periods of intense sun exposure, after swimming, sweating or toweling the skin.
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