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For sensitive or
sun allergy-prone skin

Did you know that more than one out of two women report that they have sun-sensitive skin?

Sensitivity is a vast concept that can take the form of redness, burning sensations, vulnerability to sunburn, spots or itching, all of which cause genuine discomfort.

Focus on...

Pregnant women, sun and pregnancy mask

The skin of pregnant women is very sensitive and at risk for pregnancy mask. Therefore a few precautions must be taken.

Key Figure

50 to 75% This is the percentage of pregnant women affected by chloasma, or pregnancy mask.

source : Roger D., Boudrie JL., Vaillant L. and Lorette G. Peau et grossesse ("Skin and Pregnancy"). Encycl Méd Chir (Editions Scientifiques et Médicales Elsevier ), Gynécologie/Obstétrique, 5-038-A-, 2000.

Golden rules

4 good habits to take proper care of your skin in the sun

To avoid endangering your skin when in the sun, there are a few rules that must be followed.

Video

Video - Sun risk

3 questions to an expert

Dr L.,
Dermatologist, Paris, France

Sometimes I prescribe synthetic antimalarial drugs

Interview with a dermatologist who discusses different solutions for preventing summer light eruption.

Testimonies

Marie, 32, podologist in France

I did not make the same mistakes during my second pregnancy

During her first pregnancy, Marie developed a pregnancy mask on her face... But not the second time. She explains why.

All products for For sensitive or sun allergy-prone skin
All products in the range Anthelios
See Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Extreme Fluid

Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Extreme Fluid

Very high facial protection. Ultra UVA (PPD 38).
All products in the range Anthelios
See ANTHELIOS XL SPF 50+ Extreme Tinted Fluid

ANTHELIOS XL SPF 50+ Extreme Tinted Fluid

Tinted, very high facial protection. Ultra UVA (PPD 34).
All products in the range Anthelios
See Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Melt-in Cream

Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Melt-in Cream

Very high facial protection. Ultra UVA (PPD 30).
All products in the range Anthelios
See Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Tinted Melt-in Cream

Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Tinted Melt-in Cream

Tinted, very high facial protection. Ultra UVA (PPD 34).
All products in the range Anthelios
See Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Melt-in Cream

Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Melt-in Cream

Very high facial protection. Ultra UVA (PPD 30).
All products in the range Anthelios
See Anthelios SPF 50+ Spray

Anthelios SPF 50+ Spray

High face and body protection. UVA (PPD 22).
All products in the range Anthelios
See Anthelios SPF 50+ Lip Stick

Anthelios SPF 50+ Lip Stick

Very high protection for sensitive lips, Ultra UVA (PPD 26).
All products in the range Anthelios
See Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Velvety Lotion

Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Velvety Lotion

Very high body protection. Ultra UVA (PPD 31).
All products in the range Anthelios
See Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Extreme Body Fluid

Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Extreme Body Fluid

Very high body protection. Ultra UVA (PPD 32).
All products in the range Anthelios
See Posthelios

Posthelios

Hydrating after-sun, Melt-in gel
All products in the range Anthelios
See Anthelios AC SPF 30 Extreme Fluid

Anthelios AC SPF 30 Extreme Fluid

High facial protection. Ultra UVA (PPD 19).
All products in the range Anthelios
See Anthelios SPF 30 Spray

Anthelios SPF 30 Spray

High face and body protection. Ultra UVA (PPD 15).
All products in the range Anthelios
See Anthelios SPF 30 Melt-in Cream

Anthelios SPF 30 Melt-in Cream

High facial protection. Ultra UVA (PPD 12).
All products in the range Anthelios
See Anthelios W SPF 30 Gel

Anthelios W SPF 30 Gel

High face and body protection. Ultra UVA (PPD 19).
All products in the range Anthelios
See Anthelios SPF 30 Velvety Lotion

Anthelios SPF 30 Velvety Lotion

High face and body protection. Ultra UVA (PPD 17).
All products in the range Anthelios
See Autohelios Cream-Gel

Autohelios Cream-Gel

Moisturizing Self-Tanner
All products in the range Anthelios
See Anthelios SPF 20 Spray

Anthelios SPF 20 Spray

Medium face and body protection. Ultra UVA (PPD 9).
All products in the range Anthelios
See Anthelios SPF 20 Extreme Fluid

Anthelios SPF 20 Extreme Fluid

Medium facial protection. Ultra UVA (PPD 11).
All products in the range Anthelios
See Anthelios SPF 20 Velvety Lotion

Anthelios SPF 20 Velvety Lotion

Medium face and body protection. Ultra UVA (PPD 16).
All products in the range Anthelios
See Anthelios SPF 20 Melt-in Cream

Anthelios SPF 20 Melt-in Cream

Medium facial protection. Ultra UVA (PPD 10).
All products in the range Anthelios
See Anthelios SPF 50+ Sensitive Areas Stick

Anthelios SPF 50+ Sensitive Areas Stick

- Very high protection for areas that are sensitive, over-exposed or cannot get any sun. Ultra UVA (PPD 26).
All products in the range Anthelios
See Anthelios W SPF 20 Gel

Anthelios W SPF 20 Gel

Medium face and body protection. Ultra UVA (PPD 9).
All products in the range Anthelios
See Antherpos SPF 30

Antherpos SPF 30

High protection for sensitive lips. Ultra UVA (PPD 10).
All products in the range Thermal spring water
See Thermal Spring Water by La Roche-Posay

Thermal Spring Water by La Roche-Posay

Soothing, Softening Thermal Spring Water
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