Plusolina is a complex of Italian innovation and research that helps the skin protect itself from the sun, ensuring an even and natural tan, free from skin blemishes. Plusolina is made up of a mix of vegetable oils: rice bran oil, karanja oil, cottonseed oil and vitamin E. All of natural origin and which, thanks to the booster effect, help protect the skin from the negative action of solar radiation. Vitamin E completes the Plusolina complex, ensuring an antioxidant action that can be supported in preparation for the holidays by a supplement with copper and maritime pine. When the skin is more sensitive and vulnerable to the sun, it is useful to start a treatment with antioxidant supplements all year round.
We know that skin must always be protected from the sun, even all year round and not just in summer. For this reason, research has made great strides in formulating more effective, innovative and environmentally safe sun products. But how can we choose the most suitable sunscreen for our skin type? We must start from the phototype and destination and understand what SPF means. Special attention must be paid to sunscreen with total protection: this is in fact legally incorrect information (among other things banned by European legislation). Let's see why.
What is a sun protection factor?
6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 50 are not lottery numbers, but the most common protective factors that we can find on the pack of a sunscreen . The Sun Protection Factor indicates the level of protection of a sunscreen product against UVB rays and its ability to delay the appearance of erythema. The values 30 and 50 are those usually recommended by dermatologists to ensure the skin is exposed to the sun more safely. Even the European guidelines impose a maximum "declarable" value on sunscreen of 50 SPF: this is determined by the clinical tests used to establish the level of sun protection.
Is there such a thing as sunscreen 100?
It is precisely the clinical tests used to determine the SPF of a sunscreen that establish how it is not possible to speak of total sun protection or sunscreen with protection factor 100. Why? Simply put: SPF is calculated by testing volunteers to whom sun protection is applied to a specific area of the skin. The subject is then exposed to artificial light that simulates solar radiation and at this point the time taken for erythema to appear on unprotected skin is observed, comparing it to that of unprotected skin.
A practical example: if during the test, the volunteer presents a rash on the unprotected skin after 12 minutes, while on the protected skin the rash appears after 6 hours (360 minutes), dividing 360 minutes by 12 minutes we will obtain as a result '30', which corresponds to the SPF value of the tested product. In this sense, the same volunteer to whom a sun product with a hypothetical " SPF 100 " was applied would have to continue the clinical test for 20 hours, which is unthinkable from both a practical and an ethical point of view.
Is SPF 50 enough?
A sunscreen 50 or with SPF 30 turns out to be more than enough to face, in absolute tranquility, a day at the beach. Obviously, some small precautions must also be followed how to choose a sun product with an SPF suitable for your skin type , apply it abundantly and frequently, especially after swimming and using a towel, and avoid exposing yourself to direct sunlight during the central hours of the day, avoiding prolonged exposure.
How to choose face sunscreen based on skin type?
In case of phototype I or II (the lighter ones) it is absolutely necessary to apply a sunscreen 50. When the skin is pale and delicate, it can take longer to produce melanin and can be predisposed to sunburn and erythema. A good sunscreen with protection 50 It will still allow the skin to tan gradually, allowing towards the last days of the holiday the switching from a high sun protection to one with SPF30 . Those with a darker complexion can instead choose a protection factor of 30 or lower, but always with extreme caution and if the skin is already tanned.
We must then distinguish the face and body sunscreens . The skin on the face is more vulnerable than that on the body, also due to exposure to the sun 365 days a year and the continuous attack by external factors such as temperature changes and smog. The skin on the body is thicker and if properly hydrated all year round it can be more resistant to UV rays. A sunscreen with a high protection factor of 50 is therefore recommended for the face, while for the body you can also apply creams or SPF30 sun sprays.
Which filters are safest for the skin and the environment?
The latest generation of sunscreens also contain many non-mineral filters, more commonly known as chemical filters. Chemical filters work by absorbing ultraviolet rays instead of the skin, thus reducing the power of UV rays on the skin. In addition to being safer for humans, they are more eco-sustainable compared to physical filters . The new sunscreen formulations that you find in pharmacies contain a minimum concentration of filters that however guarantee maximum protection, thanks to a booster effect, thanks to the choice of and include natural substances obtained from sustainable and renewable sources, in a high percentage biodegradable.
What additional benefits do Plusolina-based sunscreens offer?
Plusolina is a complex of Italian innovation and research that helps the skin protect itself from the sun, ensuring an even and natural tan, protected from skin blemishes. Plusolina is made up of a mix of vegetable oils: rice bran oil, karanja oil, cotton oil and vitamin E. All of natural origin and which, thanks to the booster effect, help protect the skin from the negative action of solar radiation. Vitamin E completes the Plusolina complex, ensuring an antioxidant action that can be supported in preparation for the holidays by a supplement with copper and maritime pine . When the skin is more sensitive and vulnerable to the sun, it is useful to start a treatment with antioxidant supplements all year round .