From city to beach: our summer sun-care edit
Four brands and the SPF products making room for themselves in our summer washbags.
Time seems to move differently in summer, following rules of its own.
The days stretch out, city walks move outdoors and the first seaside escapes arrive just as the sunshine gets stronger.
A good sun-care routine belongs in those plans,
helping to protect against sun damage while keeping skin comfortable and hydrated. Sunscreen cannot make prolonged sun exposure risk-free, but it is an essential part of protection alongside shade and clothing. Here are the brands and products in our summer edit.
Bioderma
SPF belongs in an everyday routine, throughout the year. Bioderma’s Photoderm XDefense SPF 50+ is an ultra-fluid sunscreen designed for daily use across skin types and tones, with what the brand calls a ‘detox’ approach to sun protection.
Bioderma describes the formula as helping protect skin cells from light-induced damage,
supporting natural detoxification processes and providing eight hours of hydration. It combines very high sun protection with an ultra-fluid texture and a dry finish. The brand highlights its carefully selected filters and its silicone- and plastic-free formula. The untinted version works under make-up, while two tinted shades, light and golden, offer alternatives.
Pictured: Photoderm XDefense SPF 50+.
EtnaBio
EtnaBio makes natural vegan skincare
with certified organic ingredients and a focus on pared-back formulas. Its mineral sunscreens combine a light, airy emulsion with SPF 50 protection. Texture and scent are part of the appeal.
Pictured: SPF 50 sunscreen lotion and SPF 50 sunscreen cream.
eLek
If botanical skincare is your preference, eLek’s sun-care range is one to explore.
Its SPF products combine high protection with certified organic natural oils and molecularly purified water. The range is designed to soothe, moisturise and nourish skin.
Pictured: natural dry tanning oil, SPF 50 sunscreen cream, SPF 50+ sunscreen lotion and SPF 50+ lip balm. The tanning oil should not be treated as a substitute for an SPF product.
Zdrave
Zdrave Sun’s sunscreen products provide UVA and UVB protection and are designed to help prevent sun-related redness and discomfort when used as directed.
The formulas combine UV filters with ingredients of natural origin
for protection, hydration and a soothing feel. The after-sun lotion rounds out the routine with ingredients intended to reduce moisture loss and support the skin barrier.
Pictured: after-sun lotion, SPF 50 face sunscreen and SPF 30 sun milk.
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