UV radiation – especially UVA – is always present and can lead to premature skin aging and skin cancer. Damage can occur even on cloudy days or indoors behind glass. In this blog, you'll learn all about UV radiation and why applying sunscreen daily is essential in preventing skin damage.
Sunscreen
Why Sunscreen Is Essential During Winter Sports
Winter sports are not just about snow and fun — they’re also a situation where your skin is especially vulnerable to UV damage. High altitude, clean air, and snow reflection all combine to intensify UV exposure. Proper sun protection — sunscreen, goggles, clothing, and reapplication — is essential.
With Altruist Face Fluid SPF 30 or SPF 50, you have a practical and effective solution to keep in your gear bag all season long.
Why Autumn is the Perfect Time to Switch to Hybrid Moisturiser + SPF Products
Autumn Skincare Made Simple: Why Hybrid Moisturiser + SPF is Essential
As autumn’s cooler air and lower humidity set in, skin often shifts from dewy to dry and sensitive. While sunburn-causing UVB rays decrease, UVA rays—the main culprits behind aging and long-term damage—remain strong year-round. That’s why sunscreen is still a daily must, even on cloudy days.
Hybrid moisturiser + SPF products offer the perfect seasonal solution: they hydrate and protect in one step, simplify routines, and provide balanced moisture without heaviness. Paired with gentle cleansing, a serum boost, and richer evening care, they form the backbone of an effective autumn skincare ritual.
Broad-spectrum sunscreen, the ideal UVA and UVB protection for your skin
Broad-spectrum sunscreen. A term often heard, but in many cases less well understood. This article highlights the importance of broad spectrum sunscreen, which protects against both UVA ánd UVB. While many focus only on SPF—which measures UVB protection—it’s crucial to ensure a product also defends against UVA rays, which are present year-round, even through clouds and windows.