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WHAT BENEFITS DOES THE SUN BRING TO OUR HEALTH AND OUR SKIN?

The benefits of the sun: body & skin

The health benefits of the sun

The sun, a source of vitamin D

The sun is the main source of vitamin D for our health. Under the action of UVB rays, our skin synthesizes this essential vitamin, often called the "sunshine vitamin ." Vitamin D is crucial for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, contributing to the health of our bones and teeth. But its role doesn't stop there: vitamin D also plays a central role in regulating the immune system. It stimulates the body's natural defences, helping to fight infections and certain autoimmune diseases more effectively. Moderate exposure to the sun therefore helps maintain adequate levels of vitamin D and promotes good overall health.

The sun, a natural antidepressant 

The sun is also known for its positive effects on our mood. Exposure to natural light stimulates the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter associated with well-being and good mood. Serotonin acts as a natural antidepressant, helping regulate mood and reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. This is why a sunny walk can sometimes be enough to boost our mood. The sun also helps regulate melatonin, a hormone essential to the sleep cycle. 

Exposure to natural light, especially in the morning, helps decrease melatonin production during the day, promoting increased alertness and optimal synchronization of the sleep-wake cycle. This allows for better night-time sleep, which is essential for our mental and physical balance. Finally, sunlight also impacts the production of dopamine, another neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and motivation. Exposure to natural light stimulates dopamine regulation, and can thus improve concentration, energy, and a sense of well-being. This contributes to a better mood and promotes an overall sense of motivation.

The benefits of the sun for the skin 

The effects of the sun on certain skin diseases

Reasonable sun exposure can also have beneficial effects on certain skin conditions, such as psoriasis and vitiligo. In the case of psoriasis, exposure to UV rays can help slow the excessive growth of skin cells, thereby reducing the appearance of plaques. For vitiligo, sunlight can stimulate melanin production in depigmented areas, sometimes helping to reduce contrast and improve the skin's appearance. Finally, eczema can also benefit from moderate sun exposure, which helps reduce inflammation and itching. Of course, these beneficial effects must be used with caution and under medical supervision to avoid any risk of skin damage.

Sun and healthy glow effect 

The most visible effect of the sun on the skin is undoubtedly its "healthy glow." Under the influence of UV rays, the skin begins to produce more melanin, the pigment responsible for tanning. This natural defense response of the skin to the sun gives the skin a golden hue, often perceived as a sign of good health. A moderate tan can give the skin a brighter and more even appearance, contributing to an overall healthier appearance.

However, to preserve the health and beauty of the skin, it is essential to protect it from aging with suitable sun care. 

The Institut Esthederm difference: a positive approach to the sun

Adapting your skin to the sun

Too much sun can be dangerous for your skin, but too little can be just as dangerous.

At Institut Esthederm, we believe it's better to adapt your skin to the sun rather than overprotect it. That's why Institut Esthederm sun care optimizes your skin's natural ability to self-protect from the sun. Tanning is a natural protective reaction of the skin. It results from the synthesis of melanin, a coloured pigment with exceptional properties that absorbs UV rays, protects cellular DNA, and shields against free radicals.

Tanning without aging is possible

Since its creation, Institut Esthederm has established itself as an expert in sun care, with personalized solutions capable of adapting each type of skin tone to the sun, while protecting the youth and beauty of the skin in the sun. Institut Esthederm sun care products are designed to help the skin fight against photoaging, in particular by optimizing its natural antioxidant defense mechanisms. The “ GLOBAL CELLULAR PROTECTION ” and “ REPAIR+ ” technologies, for example, help prevent or correct cellular damage induced by sun exposure.

Every skin is unique, even in the sun

At Institut Esthederm, we know that every skin is unique and deserves personalized care to preserve its youthfulness and beauty in the sun. The Institut Esthederm sun care range consists of two different skincare lines to meet all needs and skin types. 

 Sun-tolerant skin 

For sun-tolerant skin, Institut Esthederm offers treatments that optimize tanning while effectively protecting against sunburn and photoaging. These treatments are formulated with the right dose of UVB filters to quickly trigger tanning, the skin's natural protection mechanism in the sun. Strong UVA protection is provided to prevent the cellular damage responsible for photoaging. ADAPTASUN technology stimulates melanin distribution on the skin's surface to optimize tanning.


Additionally, Institut Esthederm sun care products for tolerant skin offer long-lasting moisturizing effectiveness. Protection against dehydration allows the skin to maintain its barrier function to better defend itself against sun damage and photoaging.

These sunscreens provide protection tailored to the intensity of the sun and the duration of exposure, for a fast, luminous, and long-lasting tan. Available in milk, cream, mist, or spray, they meet all beauty needs and expectations.

Sun-intolerant skin 

Institut Esthederm's expertise in cellular biology allows it to meet the specific needs of the most sensitive or hyper-reactive skin: by helping it adapt to the sun, it is possible to sustainably strengthen its tolerance to progressive doses of sunshine.

Institut Esthederm offers targeted, very high protection SPF50+ skincare products, specifically formulated for sun-intolerant, hyperpigmented skin, and for situations where tanning needs to be blocked. These products provide an optimal level of UVA/UVB SPF 50+ filtration, essential for preventing cell damage and providing optimal protection against photoaging.

These treatments offer very high UVB protection, to prevent erythema in sensitive or intolerant skin and control pigmentation induced by the sun.


They also offer a high degree of UVA filtration, essential for preventing cellular damage and pigmentary disorders that induce photoaging.

Correcting hyperpigmentation in the sun 

For those who want to correct hyperpigmentation , brighten their complexion without depriving themselves of the sun, or prevent reactive hyperpigmentation: PHOTO REVERSE SPF 50+. This protective anti-dark spot facial treatment offers a dual lightening action. It prevents and controls hyperpigmentation and helps prevent photoaging.

This firming, anti-wrinkle protective treatment for the face strengthens tolerance to the sun and prevents hyper-reactivity while correcting wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and sagging skin.

Unique double protection 
To benefit from the benefits of the sun while preserving the skin's youthfulness, Institut Esthederm offers a unique dual sun protection, external and internal, which allows each skin type to strengthen and stimulate its natural biological mechanisms to effectively 
combat skin aging.

External protection for a shield action against UVB/UVA solar rays

Since its creation, Institut Esthederm has emphasized the need to maximize protection against UVA rays, responsible for photoaging and DNA damage, as well as against UVB rays, responsible for sunburn.  

Sunscreens are rigorously selected to combine effectiveness, tolerance, and safety with highly sensory textures. Their concentration is adjusted according to the specific needs of each skin type to achieve the ideal tan, or even block it if necessary. This ensures that all skin types can safely enjoy the benefits of the sun.   

Internal protection against cellular damage

Institut Esthederm sun care products also provide internal protection to combat cellular damage caused by sun exposure.  
  
The "GLOBAL CELLULAR PROTECTION" patent optimizes the skin's biological protection mechanisms against the sun, allowing skin cells to resist damage caused by the global solar spectrum (UVA, UVB, visible light, and infrared), which accelerates aging.  
 
All Institut Esthederm sun care products are formulated with Cellular Water technology. This active water reproduces the specific characteristics of the water naturally present in the skin. Cellular function is thus optimized, and cells live better and longer, thus preserving the skin's youthfulness. 


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