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New line of sun products has been developed using a highly innovative cosmetic base with pure organic Aloe Gel and Probiotics. According to recent studies, the presence of probiotics guarantees better elasticity, hydration and resistance against external elements, improving synthesis of skin’s natural ceramides, which represent the true and proper secret of having healthy skin. Specchiasol has created a innovative triple-acting sun protection.
Applying protective cream to the skin is certainly a good habit, but often this is not enough. It is advisable to act ahead of time, and from within. Specchiasol has created the new line Verattiva Sun, featuring a triple-acting formula for a safe, dark and long-lasting suntan.
Verattiva Sun Line includes:
 SUN ACTIVATOR
Super Tanning Anti-Ageing Face/Body Milk
SUN PROTECTION SPF 6
Moisturizing, Anti-Ageing Face/Body Cream
SUN PROTECTION SPF 15
Moisturizing, Anti-Ageing Face/Body Cream
SUN PROTECTION SPF 30
Moisturizing, Anti-Ageing Face/Body Cream
AFTER SUN
Balancing Anti-Ageing Face/Body Milk
UVA and UVB
What is the Difference?
UVB rays are the primary cause of photoageing, the premature ageing and wrinkling of skin as caused by sunlight; this also contributes to photocarcinogenesis. Instead, UVA rays, are implicated in phototrauma (sunburn and cellular damage). The difference lies in the fact that UVA rays penetrate deeply into the skin, whereas UVB rays enter the epidermis stopping at the top layer. The intensity of UVB rays changes during the day and during the year, while the intensity of UVA rays does not change (with the latter reaching the earth’s surface at approximately 100 times more than UVB emissions). This underlines the necessity to protect oneself from solar rays, including those coming from solariums.
What are Phototypes?
The concept of skin phototypes must be understood in relation to skin color (classified ed in simple terms as white, brown and black).Not all individuals with white skin have the same capacity to tan and the basis for this classification is divided into 4 principal phototype classifications. Skin phototypes are based on a person’s predisposition to tan and to burn. The simple question “Is it easy to tan?” is indicative of phototype category. People with phototype I or II will immediately say, “no,” while those with phototype's III and IV will say “yes.”Subjects with phototype's I and II are considered melano-compromised, while those with phototype's III and IV are melano-competent.
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Skin phototypes are based on one’s individual predisposition for tanning and burning.
Sun Burn
Sun Burn is an acute, delayed and temporary skin reaction which occurs after exposure to ultraviolet rays either from the sun or artificial sources. It is characterized by erythema, and in more severe cases, by blisters, boils, rash and pain; rashes are never caused by sun burn except in the case of abnormal reactions to ultraviolet rays.
Clinical Situation:
Just about everyone can recognize a common sunburn. Erythema and edema which often come together, are the basis for this problem, even to the point of forming blisters and boils. Although generally limited to the exposed area, it can also occur in areas of the body that are covered by clothing, depending on the degree of penetration of the UV rays through the clothes, the degree of exposure and the subject’s phototype. Mucous can also be a target: burning of the tongue, can, in rare cases, be a problem for rock-climbers due to the fact that they breathe with their mouths open: more frequently it is contained to the semi-mucous area of the lips.
Symptoms:
Itchiness is the typical symptom, accompanied by pain when the situation is worse. Headache and a general sense of ill-being are also common, while shivers, fever and asthenia may also occur in severe burns. Generally short-lived and curable by using ice packs, or by using localized steroids, anti-inflammatory and antihistamine treatments. However, if clinical situation is serious and wide-spread, a rehydration treatment may be necessary, as well as hospital treatment of infections. It is to be remembered that sunburn is not classified ed by its depth, as it is with thermal burns, and thus rarely results in scarring, with the most common problems being uneven coloring, probably because of melanocytic damage .Erythema caused by UV runs it course in specific times: for UVB, it develops between 12 and 24 hours after exposure, and generally goes away in 72-120 hours, while for UVA, it peaks somewhere between 4 and 16 hours after exposure and disappears within 48-120 hours.
Prevention:
Well known, and justifiably widely talked about, sun screens are considered therapeutic treatments and must be selected for the type of protection required and according to phototype. And re-member: as simple as it seems, it is always a good recommendation for subjects with phototype I and II to avoid exposure to the sun from 11:00am to 2:00pm.
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