Understand my skin
The face is the area of the body most exposed to the sun on a daily basis. As a result, this is where the first signs of ageing appear, from dark spots to wrinkles and loss of firmness. It is a fact; the sun can intensify such effects over the long term, and sun protection is the best ally to prevent them.
Did you know that 80% of skin ageing on the face can be attributed to UV exposure (1)?
The sun spectrum that reaches the skin is made up of 5% UVB rays and 95% UVA rays, including visible light and infrared rays.
UVB rays do not penetrate the skin deeply. They burn the skin’s superficial layer and are responsible for tanning in the short run.
UVA rays penetrate deeper than UVB rays. They have more harmful, non-visible impacts, which are only revealed in the longer term, such as DNA damage and photo-ageing. They are responsible for lowering the amount of collagen in the skin and reducing the synthesis of elastin. This contributes to reduce the skin’s elasticity and cause loss of firmness. UVA rays also accelerate oxidative stress, which damages skin cells and tissues, and contribute to increase the level of melanin, resulting in dispersed hyperpigmented spots on the skin, also known as lentigos.
Lentigo, or age spots, are hyperpigmentation marks that accumulate on the parts of the body most exposed to the sun, for example, the hands, face, arms and shoulders.
Lentigos accumulate with age and are common after the age of 50. They affect 90% of Caucasian and Asian populations. They have an environmental origin, unlike freckles that are genetic. They usually form as a result of sun exposure and sun-induced skin damage.
Wearing sunscreen protects your skin from the harmful effects of the sun, therefore reducing the appearance of spots, wrinkles and loss of firmness. It is recommended to apply UV protection on a daily basis.
The earlier you start The best solution is to wear sunscreen daily, starting at a younger age. This also applies on cloudy days, as the sun rays penetrate your skin regardless of whether it is sunny.
Make sure you opt for broad-spectrum protection, as the combined effects of UV rays, visible light and infrared rays cause photo-ageing. A tailored product may also have skincare benefits that target ageing signs and help reduce their appearance.
Drawing on an ecobiological approach, Laboratoire BIODERMA has developed Photoderm SPOT-AGE SPF50+, a sunscreen for ageing skin suffering from dark spots.
It combines anti-dark spot efficacy and a wrinkle-reducing action in an antioxidant-boosted formula.
The formula provides very high broad-spectrum protection against UV rays, visible light and infrared rays. Bioderma’s patented SUN ACTIVE DEFENSE patent reinforces the skin's natural self-defence abilities to compensate for the biological impacts of UVA. A combination of solar filters and biological protection delivers reinforced protection against UVA rays, visible light, infrared, and pollution.
Vitamin C in its biologically active form, L-ascorbic acid, provides a lightening action, and stimulates the production of collagen. This stable form of Vitamin C reduces melanin and therefore the appearance of existing dark spots. It also helps prevent the appearance of new spots.
Centella asiatica is a powerful ingredient with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy. It prevents damage to the dermis and regenerates the skin.
Vitamin E is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is used in its most natural and active form, alpha-Tocopherol. Working in synergy, Vitamin C and Vitamin E enhance the product’s antioxidant efficacy.
Vitamin E blocks radical reactions and preserves the integrity of the skin against photo-pollution.
Glycerine and diols provide long-lasting hydration.
The efficacy of the formula has been verified during clinical testing.
-13.4% wrinkles1
+15% skin firmness1
+20.3% skin elasticity1
100% pleasant texture2
99% invisible finish2
Like all Photoderm suncare products, Photoderm SPOT-AGE SPF50+ has been tested and proven to be non-toxic on aquatic ecosystems. Tests were carried out on 3 seawater and freshwater species: corals, microalgae (NF ISO 10253) and daphnia (OCDE 202).
The tube is made of 100% recyclable plastic and all outer boxes are 100% recyclable and made of paper from sustainably managed forests.