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APIEU Pure Block Daily Sun Cream with SPF50+ and PA++++ has a creamy texture and creates a soft, smooth makeup base. It absorbs quickly without leaving a sticky, shiny finish or a white cast on the skin.
This sunscreen is perfect for anyone who:
- wants to use a makeup base and sunscreen in one
- doesn't want to use regular sunscreen due to its oily finish
Application: Apply a generous amount of sunscreen evenly to the skin and gently pat it in. Reapply several times a day.
SUN PROTECTION 101: Your Guide to Safe Sun Exposure
How much sunscreen should I apply?
For the face
For your face, you should use an amount equivalent to the length of your two index fingers. This "two-finger rule" ensures you apply enough protection to shield yourself from harmful UV rays. If you are particularly sensitive, feel free to use the "three-finger rule." For the entire body, an amount equivalent to half a palm is recommended.
How long before sun exposure should I apply my sunblock?
Apply your sunblock at least 30 minutes before sun exposure. This is the time needed for the sunscreen to develop its full protective effect. Particularly exposed areas such as the face, décolleté, neck, and hands require particularly intensive sun protection. Remember to reapply sunblock at least every three hours, especially during midday heat, more frequent application may be necessary.
What is the difference between physical (mineral) and chemical (organic) sunscreens?
Physical sunscreen forms a thin protective layer on the skin and reflects solar radiation. Chemical sunblock, on the other hand, absorbs solar radiation and neutralizes it.
What are the benefits of physical sunscreen?
Physical sunscreen is hypoallergenic and therefore ideal for sensitive skin, including children's. It adheres well to the skin and modern formulations prevent the white film that used to be common. Ingredients like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide effectively reflect harmful sun rays, preventing them from penetrating the skin in the first place.
What are the benefits of chemical sunscreen?
Chemical sunscreen is light and non-sticky on the skin. It leaves no white film and contains filters like oxybenzone, octocrylene, and octinoxate, which penetrate the upper layer of the skin, absorb UV rays, and convert them into heat that is then released from the skin.
What do SPF and PA mean in sun protection?
The Sun Protection Factor (SPF) and PA value provide information about the protection offered by your sunscreen.
SPF (Sun Protection Factor): The SPF indicates how long you can stay in the sun with the sunscreen without getting a sunburn. For example, SPF50 means you can stay in the sun 50 times longer than without protection. If you get a sunburn after 10 minutes without protection, theoretically you can stay in the sun for 500 minutes with SPF50.
PA value (UVA Protection): The PA value indicates protection against UVA radiation, which penetrates deep into the skin and is responsible for wrinkles and age spots. PA++ means your skin is protected up to 8 times longer from tanning, PA+++ up to 16 times, and PA++++ even more than 17 times longer than unprotected.
With these tips, you are well-equipped to enjoy the sun safely and protect your skin optimally.
| Skin type: | Normal skin, Dry skin |
| Consistency: | creamy |
| Product type: | Sun protection |
| Product properties: | moisturizing, with SPF, regenerating |
Application "APIEU Pure Block Daily Sun Cream Ex SPF50+"
Apply a generous amount of sunscreen evenly to the skin and gently pat it in. Reapply several times a day.
APIEU Pure Block Daily Sun Cream with SPF50+ and PA++++ has a creamy texture and creates a soft, smooth makeup base. It absorbs quickly without leaving a sticky, shiny finish or a white cast on the skin.
This sunscreen is perfect for anyone who:
- wants to use a makeup base and sunscreen in one
- doesn't want to use regular sunscreen due to its oily finish
Application: Apply a generous amount of sunscreen evenly to the skin and gently pat it in. Reapply several times a day.
SUN PROTECTION 101: Your Guide to Safe Sun Exposure
How much sunscreen should I apply?
For the face
For your face, you should use an amount equivalent to the length of your two index fingers. This "two-finger rule" ensures you apply enough protection to shield yourself from harmful UV rays. If you are particularly sensitive, feel free to use the "three-finger rule." For the entire body, an amount equivalent to half a palm is recommended.
How long before sun exposure should I apply my sunblock?
Apply your sunblock at least 30 minutes before sun exposure. This is the time needed for the sunscreen to develop its full protective effect. Particularly exposed areas such as the face, décolleté, neck, and hands require particularly intensive sun protection. Remember to reapply sunblock at least every three hours, especially during midday heat, more frequent application may be necessary.
What is the difference between physical (mineral) and chemical (organic) sunscreens?
Physical sunscreen forms a thin protective layer on the skin and reflects solar radiation. Chemical sunblock, on the other hand, absorbs solar radiation and neutralizes it.
What are the benefits of physical sunscreen?
Physical sunscreen is hypoallergenic and therefore ideal for sensitive skin, including children's. It adheres well to the skin and modern formulations prevent the white film that used to be common. Ingredients like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide effectively reflect harmful sun rays, preventing them from penetrating the skin in the first place.
What are the benefits of chemical sunscreen?
Chemical sunscreen is light and non-sticky on the skin. It leaves no white film and contains filters like oxybenzone, octocrylene, and octinoxate, which penetrate the upper layer of the skin, absorb UV rays, and convert them into heat that is then released from the skin.
What do SPF and PA mean in sun protection?
The Sun Protection Factor (SPF) and PA value provide information about the protection offered by your sunscreen.
SPF (Sun Protection Factor): The SPF indicates how long you can stay in the sun with the sunscreen without getting a sunburn. For example, SPF50 means you can stay in the sun 50 times longer than without protection. If you get a sunburn after 10 minutes without protection, theoretically you can stay in the sun for 500 minutes with SPF50.
PA value (UVA Protection): The PA value indicates protection against UVA radiation, which penetrates deep into the skin and is responsible for wrinkles and age spots. PA++ means your skin is protected up to 8 times longer from tanning, PA+++ up to 16 times, and PA++++ even more than 17 times longer than unprotected.
With these tips, you are well-equipped to enjoy the sun safely and protect your skin optimally.
| Skin type: | Normal skin, Dry skin |
| Consistency: | creamy |
| Product type: | Sun protection |
| Product properties: | moisturizing, with SPF, regenerating |
Application "APIEU Pure Block Daily Sun Cream Ex SPF50+"
Apply a generous amount of sunscreen evenly to the skin and gently pat it in. Reapply several times a day.
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