Sun Care
Every day is a sunscreen day with La Roche-Posay Anthelios
by Paige Herman-Axel, L'Oreal Dermatological Beauty|October 04, 2024
This is sponsored content provided by skin care brand La-Roche Posay.
When used along with other sun safety measures, there’s no disputing the fact that applying sunscreen daily helps defend against skin cancer and decreases the risk of early skin aging caused by the sun. Sunscreens work by reflecting or absorbing UV rays, and La Roche-Posay recommends looking for several key benefits to make sure the sunscreen you choose offers a high level of protection.
#1: Broad-spectrum UV protection
The sun emits several types of rays, but in terms of the skin, we are most concerned about the damaging effects of UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays penetrate deeper and mainly contribute to premature signs of aging, UVB rays are mainly responsible for sunburn, and both rays may play a role in the development of skin cancer. Sunscreens that are labeled as “broad spectrum” provide a level of protection against both UVA and UVB rays.
#2: Enhanced with antioxidants
While sunscreen defends against UV rays, antioxidants help neutralize the damaging environmental free radicals that are generated by the sun, pollution and more. La Roche-Posay’s Anthelios range of sunscreens feature Cell-Ox Shield® Technology that combines photostable UVA and UVB filters with powerful antioxidant protection.
#3: Soothing ingredients
La Roche-Posay is committed to addressing a wide range of skin concerns while being respectful of sensitive skin. All of the brand’s products are formulated with La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water, which offers natural skin-soothing benefits along with a combination of minerals, trace elements and a high concentration of selenium, which is a potent antioxidant. La Roche-Posay was originally developed to keep even the most sensitive skin calm and comfortable, so it can keep more tolerant skin looking and feeling its best as well.
This award-winning face sunscreen is ideal for every day and beach days thanks to its lightweight fluid formula. With a sheer matte finish, it can be worn under makeup or on its own. It provides broad-spectrum protection with 3% avobenzone, 10% homosalate, 5% octisalate and 7% octocrylene.
Recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation, this best-selling La Roche-Posay sunscreen is ideal for face and body. Featuring water-resistant broad-spectrum SPF 60 and Cell-Ox® Technology, its fast-absorbing velvety texture leaves the skin feeling smooth and hydrated. The active sunscreen ingredients in this formula are 3% avobenzone, 10.72% homosalate, 3.21% octisalate, 6% octocrylene and 3.86% oxybenzone.
The latest addition to the La Roche-Posay sunscreen family, Anthelios UV Hydra offers broad-spectrum UV protection, Cell-Ox Shield® Technology and hyaluronic acid for all-day hydration. A blend of sunscreen filters—3% avobenzone, 7% homosalate, 5% octisalate and 7% octocrylene—protect your skin from both UVA and UVB rays. Ideal for all skin types and tones, the barely there texture leaves skin with a dewy finish.
The importance of sun safety
In an effort to spread the word that “Every Day is a Sunscreen Day,” La Roche-Posay has turned to the sports world to educate and inspire people to prioritize sun protection while enjoying outdoor activities.
The campaign features tennis stars Frances Tiafoe and Madison Keys and promotes the message to “protect the skin you play in.” La Roche-Posay was the first official sunscreen sponsor of the Miami Open this past March, and the brand will also repeat its role as the official sunscreen sponsor of the 2024 U.S. Open in August.
La Roche-Posay takes sunscreen seriously, and that’s because the brand wants everyone to be able to enjoy fun in the sun. With dermatologist-recommended La Roche-Posay Anthelios on hand, you can soak up every last bit of summer. Just remember to reapply your sunscreen every two hours or immediately after swimming or toweling off—whichever comes first!
You can learn more about the skin benefits of mineral-rich La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water, a key ingredient in many of the skin care brand’s products, on the LovelySkin Blog.
