Which sunscreen to choose?

Not all of us react the same way to the sun. While some burn after just 5 minutes on a café terrace, others tan quickly without ever reddening. These different reactions are classified according to skin phototypes.

The sensitivity of your skin to sunlight determines the protection you need to provide.

Phototype 1: Your skin is extremely sensitive. It is very fair and does not tan. Sunburns are guaranteed. You have blonde or red hair.

Phototype 2: Your skin is fair and sensitive. You have blonde, red, or light brown hair. Your eyes are green or brown. Sunburns are frequent, but you manage to tan lightly.

Phototype 3: Your skin is normal, you have chestnut to brown hair, and your eyes are brown. Sunburns are occasional, and your skin tans gradually.

Phototype 4: You have a medium complexion. Your hair is brown or black, and your eyes are dark. You rarely burn and tan very easily.

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