Give your skin the opportunity to protect itself – that is BIODERMA’s call to everyone! When the skin fights the harmful effects of UV radiation, several mechanisms are involved:
- physical protection by stimulating the production of melanin in the skin and thickening of the skin barrier, which accordingly captures and blocks some UV rays;
- reduction of oxidative stress due to non-enzymatic and enzymatic systems; oxidative stress causes damage to DNA, lipids and proteins;
- DNA repair mechanisms;
- destruction of pathological cells.
So, the protective processes occurring deep within the skin are of great importance, and strengthening them is a significant benefit of using sunscreens that provide such effects.
Traditional sunscreens focus on providing UVB protection, the effectiveness of which is clearly visible to the user, as it reduces the risk of sunburn and subsequent skin peeling. However, UVB radiation only makes up 5% of the UV spectrum, the remaining 95% is UVA radiation. Traditional sunscreens are less effective against this. UVA radiation causes long-term and invisible effects – oxidative stress and immunosuppression, which over a long period of time causes photoaging of the skin and increases the risk of skin malignancies. To avoid this effect, it is very important to strengthen the skin's self-defense mechanisms.
For 40 years, BIODERMA has been researching the biological aspects of sun protection. Sun-exposed skin needs protection both on the surface and in depth. The skin must be able to maintain and stimulate its natural defense mechanisms. BIODERMA’s biological solution is not to overload the skin with protective filters, but to reinforce the skin’s own defenses to compensate for the biological effects of UVA. For this purpose, BIODERMA has created SUN ACTIVE DEFENSE , a patented high-tech sun protection with enhanced protection against UVA radiation. It is a unique combination of physical protection (high-performance filters against UVB and UVA) and patented biological protection (ectoine and mannitol), which guarantees balanced UVB/UVA protection and strengthens the self-defense capabilities of skin cells. The SUN ACTIVE DEFENSE patented complex is included in BIODERMA Photoderm sunscreens.
In order not to overload the skin with protective filters , BIODERMA has carefully selected only 4 out of 32 EU-authorized ones, paying attention to ensuring that these filters do not cause endocrine disruption, are non-irritating and do not accumulate in aquatic ecosystems. Biological protection, in turn, takes the form of antioxidant and immune system protection. BIODERMA Photoderm sunscreens have been tested under the supervision of dermatologists and ophthalmologists, and their effectiveness and safety have been clinically proven. The Photoderm offer is diverse in terms of shapes and textures, as well as in the ability to provide sun protection for different skin types and needs. Photoderm is resistant to water, sweat, heat, humidity
Why choose daily sun protection?
- Because 80% of facial skin aging can be attributed to the effects of UV radiation. UVA radiation is responsible for the appearance of wrinkles, loss of skin elasticity and radiance, and pigmentation spots.
- Because even on cloudy days, up to 80% of UV radiation reaches the skin.
- Because this way you will maintain the good appearance, glow and quality of your skin and, most importantly, its health in the long term.
BIODERMA Photoderm provides a modern, eco-biological, balanced solution that strengthens the skin's self-defense system for everyday use, so that the sun can bring only joy and well-being.