A safe summer tan

We all know that getting too much sun can be dangerous for our skin in the long term. Nonetheless, most of still want the lovely tanned glow that the summer sun brings to our skin. It is possible to get a safe, glowing summer tan. Read our special tanning feature to make the best, safest use of those warming rays.

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  Sunburn

  Sunburn is inflammation of the skin caused by over-exposure to the sun.
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  Sun: preconceived ideas and enlightened advice

  While you're out in the sun, Doctissimo wants to sweep out those preconceived ideas and give you some enlightened advice.
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  Choosing your sun protection

  While the beneficial effects of the sun on our bodies and our vitality have been proved, so have its ravaging effects on our skin. No one's the same when it comes to sun. Our skin type and its pigmentation characteristics determine how we react to rays, especially during those first few times out...
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  The 7 commandments to successful tanning

  The sun is a vital element of the holiday season. Under the sun's rays, our bodies are warmed; we feel good and look good. With tanned legs and a golden complexion, we feel sexier. So it's no surprise that we try to hold onto our tans once the holidays are over. Here is our 7-point action plan to...
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  Keep your tan for longer

  You dream of not losing your tan within a week of getting back from holiday! To keep hold of your tan, you just need to combine after sun skincare and post holiday skincare. To keep your tan going after your holiday, here's a two-step programme which gives real results.
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  Tan better and longer with less sun exposure

  We all want our tans to last for ages after the holiday and carry on glowing for weeks when back at work. To make this dream a reality, take your multi-vitamins!
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  What you need to know about SPF skin creams

  Nowadays, many day creams contain small quantities of sun protection, the all-famous SPFs. These creams don’t profess to provide 100% protection from skin ageing UVs. So is it really necessary to use an SPF cream? We’ve got some answers for you…
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  Freckles

  Freckles are multiple small, brown-coloured spots on the skin that are usually harmless.
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  Sunscreens and sunblocks

  Sunscreens and sunblocks are preparations containing chemicals that help to protect the skin from the damaging effects of the sun's ultraviolet radiation
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  Sun protection: Nutrients and vitamins to the rescue

  Foods rich in selenium, and in beta-carotene and vitamin E especially, protect your skin from the sun’s rays by fighting against free radicals. These foods should be part of your diet or taken in the form of supplements to ensure you get enough of these skin-boosting vitamins.
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  Safe in the sun: Know your SPF factors

  Five star UVA protection, SPF 15, complete sun block... You want to protect your skin but when faced with the huge variety of sun protection in shops, you have no idea which product you need to be using. What do these labels all mean? Doctissimo explains all so you can be safe in the sun.
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