ProduCt.ReViEw. -ClariNs.UV.pLus.Day.ScreeN.HigH.prOteCtion.

The Product: Clarins UV Plus Day Sunscreen SPF 40
Claim to fame: "A cutting-edge formula providing high protection against UV rays combined with protection against pollution and free radicals responsible for dark spots and skin ageing. The incredibly matte, featherlight texture forms an invisible film on the skin. Suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive." Clarins
Ingredients: -Cyclopentasiloxane, aqua, titanium dioxide, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, alcohol denat., aluminum hydroxide, stearic acid, PEG-12 dimethicone, sodium chloride, PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, tocopheryl acetate, camellia sinensis, parfum, disodium EDTA, methylparaben, propylene glycol, butylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, isobutylparaben, benzyl salicylate, geraniol, citronellol, benzyl benzoate, butylphenyl methylpropional, hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, limonene, hexal cinnamal.
A 100% natural mineral screen: ensures complete and effective protection against UVA and UVB rays. 
-White Tea extract: protects the skin against pollution and free radicals.Pros: Oil free light texture. Silky feeling. Does not leave a white cast on the skin. Smells great.  Fluid like. 
Cons: Small bottle. 
The bottom line: Awesome for an oily skin. Yet moisturizing for a dry skin. Leaves the skin feeling like there is nothing on it. great for everyday sunscreen. but probably a sunblock is recommended for outdoor activities or beach.   
Price and Size: $42 CAD/30ml
Rating: 4/5

ExTinGuisH.The.FirE......AfTer.SuN.CaRe.FoR.Sun.BurnS.

You apply sunscreen every time, every two hours, you swear you do. Okay, well maybe that one time you forgot.  And that one time you got a burn. And boy did it burn. But  can sun damage be reversed? Is there something to stop the pain and burning?

Applying sunscreen is important at any age and for any skin tone, don't think that if you are dark that you won't get any sun damage. Of course the lighter your complexion, the more you need to protect it. 

After every exposure to the sun, you should apply an after sun product, even if your skin is burnt or not because you need to replenish the skins moisture and calm any sensitivity. 

It is just as important to apply after sun care as it is to apply sunscreen. Think of pasta. It keeps cooking even away from the heat until you put cold water over it. Same thing with the skin. It keeps burning until you use an after sun care to "extinguish the fire".

Unfortunately no matter how quickly after sun exposure, you apply after sun care, you cannot undo damaged caused by UV rays. The UV rays have already penetrated the skin and have caused DNA damage that is not repairable. 

So what should you do after a sunburn? Well make sure to drink lots of water during sun exposure and afterwards to keep from getting dehydrated. You can take a cool to luke warm shower afterwards. Pat dry and do not rub area. Using a thermal spray water like Avene's thermal water is great to soothe and hydrate the area. Then you want to apply you after sun care product.

SUN BURN DON'TS

- Do not apply butter or olive oil on the burn as you may have heard. This does not relieve pain, yet it keeps the burning sensation trapped.

- Do not rub area, pat instead

- Do not expose area to sun/UV rays for a couple of days at least.

Probably someone who never used sunscreen or aftersun!