UV Light

Because certain ingredients found in sunscreens can be harmful to our health, the alternative of natural sun solutions is increasingly favored. Studies have been conducted to test the effectiveness of shea butter as a sun protection. Let's discover the results in this article.

Exposure to UV rays, whether natural or artificial, is often criticized, and rightly so. It indeed has harmful effects on the skin, sometimes quite severe. However, this does not necessarily mean that one must give up on a tanned complexion. Today, there are other solutions available that allow for tanning without resorting to UV rays.

Considered simple and natural, the act of setting aside conventional sunscreens in favor of plant-based oils is increasingly recommended for peaceful sunbathing, to the detriment of traditional sun filters that are criticized due to their potential impact on health and/or the environment. In addition to their protective, nourishing, and repairing virtues, these oils also offer sun protection that varies from one oil to another. But do they truly protect the epidermis from the harmful effects of UV rays?

Lemon juice is known to be a highly photosensitizing ingredient. Any exposure to the sun following its application is strongly discouraged. Lemon hydrosol has a composition substantially similar to lemon juice. But does it also have photosensitizing properties?

Many studies have been conducted on the effect of sunlight on acne. What is the real situation? Does the sun improve acne? Or does it, on the contrary, worsen it? Typology sheds light on this topic in this article.