Advice for the perfect tan...

The sun is one of the strongest allies for our beauty, health and well-being. Its energy is exhilarating and stimulating. However, its powers must be used wisely, in order to avoid those minor problems we all know about and the more serious problem of premature skin ageing, one of the principal causes of which is incautious exposure to the sun without sufficient protection.

The worry caused over recent years by the holes in the ozone layer surrounding the earth should have been enough to convince everyone to behave more carefully and assess their own photo-type, the season, the latitude of their location and the good sense of using appropriate protection before exposing their skin to the sun’s warmth and light.

So, in order to make the most of the sun, with neither too much nor too little, we must use our own good sense and effective and safe products.

Before discussing our sun products, we have listed below the rules of an ideal “code of conduct” for the sun.

1) Decide that your aim is categorically to avoid being sunburned at all costs.

2) Do not spend too much time in the sun during the first two or three days and gradually increase the amount of time spent sunbathing. This will allow you to obtain a perfect tan rapidly and without running any pointless risks.

3) Choose appropriate protection on the basis of your photo- type (skin - hair - eyes), the climate, the season and the latitude.
If in doubt, opt for a high SPF. Check the UV index for the day by consulting the weather forecast in daily newspapers: the higher the index, the more important protection becomes.

4) Remember that it is never a good idea to spend too much time motionless in the sun and do not underestimate the risks of reverberation. Use a good sun product even if you are sitting under a sun umbrella or the sky is slightly overcast.

5) Do not use alcohol-based perfume or eau de toilette before exposure to the sun and, if you are taking any medicines (sulphamides, antibiotics, tranquilisers), consult your doctor, to avoid the risk of increased sensitivity or allergic reactions.

6) Between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., the sun’s rays are more likely to irritate the skin than to tan it, so avoid sitting in the sun during this time.

7) Reapply your sun product around once an hour and always after a swim, shower, water- skiing, etc.

8) Remember that sun products are not applied like other beauty products: particularly during the first few days, it is better for a generous film to form on the skin and experts suggest applying 35g. of product, corresponding with around six teaspoons of cream, in each application. Always remember that it is pointless, if not dangerous, to massage sun products into the skin too much.

9) Remember your hair needs as much protection as your skin.

10) Immediately after a swim and always at the end of the day, take a shower in fresh water to remove all traces of sale and chlorine from your hair and skin.

11) All these precautions are especially important for children, who benefit greatly from the sun, but require particular care in exposure to it. Children should always wear sunglasses and a hat and, when very small, according to dermatologists, should even be protected by a cotton t-shirt and, in any guarcase, the areas of the skin exposed to the sun should be protected with a high SPF product. Very small infants, especially newborn babies, should never be directly exposed to the sun.

Lip Stick +

Ultra protection SFP 50+
With rice wax & marigold

Invisible ultra-protection. Lips also need careful protection from the sun and wind, in order to avoid dryness and chapping.Marigold Oil, Rice Wax, Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter and Vitamin E, together with extremely high-protection filters, work to ensure that lips on a suntanned face remain soft, pink and with well-defined borders, as well as protecting them against premature ageing.

Sunscreen Stick

Ultra protection SPF 50+
With rice wax and macadamia nuts

Invisible ultra-protection. An original cosmetic form for total protection: practical, adaptable, extremely pleasant on the skin, which it leaves as soft as the most refined beauty cream! When applied repeatedly to the most delicate areas of the face and body to be protected, it is entirely invisible, subtly providing the most effective protection, while its moisturising and anti-oxidising elements work to ensure a beautiful skin in the future.

Sun Cream with Golden Palm Oil

Ultra protection SPF 50+
Total protection for the face and body. Water-resistant.

An extremely pleasant cream, which covers every part of the skin easily and offers super-effective protection against UVA and UVB rays. Designed for pale, sensitive skin which reddens easily, it is ideal for the initial days of exposure and for children, but is also recommended for everyone when the latitude or season makes the sun’s action particularly aggressive. The screening effect is guaranteed by a total of four filters, but its rich formula also contains precious natural substances like liquid Jojoba wax, acting as a barrier against the drying effects of the wind, salt and heat, Palm Oil and Olive Oil, which protect the skin against ageing, and the delicate Aloe Vera gel, which softens, moisturises and refreshes the skin. This is therefore not just an ultra-protective cream, but also a genuine beauty treatment for the face and body, as it helps maintain the quality of the skin.

“Piccolosole” Children’s Ultraprotective Sun Cream

Ultra protection SPF 50+

For the face & body. With Marigold & Peach Kernel Oil. Water-resistant.

When armbands and rubber ring turn the first swim into endless fun in the waves, when the sandcastle, already surrounded by crumbling sandy walls, still needs that extra tower, for somersaults and breathless chases across mountain pastures amidst the tinkling bells of the goats, that is when it is vital to ensure children’s skin is well-supported and protected from the continual caress of the sun. The Piccolosole Ultra-Protective sun cream is an important and precious ally for every mother’s peace of mind: its ultra-effective screen against UVA and UVB rays is guaranteed by two different filters (Gamma Orizanol from Rice Bran Oil and the Unsaponifiable Fraction of Olive Oil), whereas the soothing, softening and protective action is provided by a combination of substances chosen specially for their delicateness and orchestrated here by the extract of Marigold and Peach Kernel Oil, all ensuring the gentle touch that every child deserves.

Tan Accelerating Cream with Jojoba Oil

Medium protection SPF15

For rapid tanning.

A suntan product which will make your life easier, initial sun exposure more pleasant and the end of summer more dazzling! It exploits an extraordinary new plantbased tan accelerator which develops melanin and brings it to the surface, stimulating the biological system which forms it in a totally natural way. It combines this with the softening properties of Jojoba Oil and Olive Oil to ensure elasticity and softness of the skin. Used regularly before your holidays, the Tan Accelerating Cream allows an attractive colour to be obtained with minimum exposure to the sun’s rays and, once you get to the beach, will save you the embarrassment of being the latest arrival, providing the most natural and effective protection for the skin, ready to obtain the deepest and most even tan! If used during the last few days of your holiday, the Jojoba Oil Cream helps stabilises your tan and ensure it lasts as long as possible.

Tan Accelerating Face Cream with Amaranth Oil

Low protection SPF10

To accelerate and enhance tanning. Water-resistant.

The characterising element of this cream, the oil extracted from the tiny, red-tipped Amaranth seeds, offers powerful protection against UVA rays, working alongside the classic Gamma Orizanol for an essential protective action. However, the most characteristic feature of this oil is that it is the plant oil closest in composition to the lipids on the surface of the skin. That is how it works in synergy with the multitude of other substances (Avocado Oil, Purified Fraction of Soya Seeds and Rice Peptides, Unsaponifiable Fraction of Olive Oil, Jojoba Wax Esters) which, due to their elasticising, soothing action and their effectiveness against the formation of free radicals, make this sun product a perfect and highly rich day cream. A special day cream which, without requiring lengthy and dangerous exposure to the sun, can ensure a splendid and smooth tan. It can be used as soon as the warm weather starts and throughout the summer, using a product with a higher protection factor during the first few days by the sea or in the mountains. Anyone who dislikes their face being too pale can use this as a day cream throughout the year, ensuring the skin gets all the nourishment it needs.

Suntan Milk with Carrot, Jojoba & Walnut

Medium protection SPF10

Tanning and moisturising

This Suntan Milk retains all the properties of its principal ingredient, the Carrot, for ensuring a deep and longlasting tan, but not the colour: brilliant white in its new formula, it is even easier and quicker to use, since it is non-greasy and immediately absorbed. Enriched with an effective skin moisturising factor and thanks to the considerable toning properties of Jojoba Oil and Marigold Extract, it leaves the skin velvety soft and supple even after prolonged sunbathing. It is therefore the ideal product for all sensitive skins during the second phase of tanning.

Sun Elixir

Low protection SPF6

With Aloe Barbadensis & Olive Oil. Practical and light.

A light and extremely pleasant milky elixir, ideal for the beach or on a boat, because it penetrates immediately and requires no massaging, without leaving the minimum trace of oiliness. It is a precious ally for anyone wishing to obtain a deeper tan, when the skin is already tanned or on skin with a naturally amber hue. The Aloe Extract and the Unsaponifiable Fraction of Olive Oil ensure the skin is moisturised and supple, while the Rice Bran extract filter protects it against premature ageing.

Sun Shampoo with a nourishing and restorative action

With amaranth and argan oils. For beautiful hair.

Finally, the hair can keep all its natural beauty even in the sun: thanks to its specific ingredients, this Sun Shampoo looks after the scalp and hair, with a deep-down but gentle cleansing action, guaranteed by the delicate cleansing properties of Oats, Limnanthemum and Olive. It also offers long-lasting protection for hair, even when damaged and weak, against the drying effect of the sun’s rays, moisturising it with the softness of Trimethylglicine (from Sugar beet), enhancing its strength with the properties of Wheat Germ and Provitamin B and nourishing it with the Argan, Amaranth and Rice Germ noble oils. Your hair will be left shiny, vibrant, light and easy to brush after every wash.

After Sun Cream with Flower Pollen & Vegetable Proteins

Smoothing and refreshing.

Immediately after showering, apply a small amount of this Pollen After-Sun Product: thanks to the effectiveness of its natural ingredients, it restores elasticity and freshness to dehydrated skin and enhances your tan beautifully. Soothing and refreshing and absolutely non-oily, it will help you to rediscover a better toned, fresh and youthful skin.

Lightening Cream

With Golden Palm Oil & Aloe Vera. Smoothing after-sun cream for the body.

Your skin will be as bright as the summer sunshine, thanks to this soft and light aftersun cream. At sunset or under the pale moonlight, the Mica particles start shining like tiny stars on your skin, lightening the amber shades of your tan and highlighting your every move with fleeting sparkles. Precious active substances like Golden Palm Oil and Aloe Vera gel are there to care for your skin and keep it fresh, with their extremely important antioxidant and protective action, with the skin left well-nourished and moisturised by the Shea Butter and Olive and Mango Oils.

The Sun Protection Factor...

L’Erbolario sun products have been designed by our R&D laboratory to measure the UVA and UVB filters correctly and to block harmful rays.They therefore allow you to obtain a good tan whole providing the right amount of protection. A brief explanation of the method of defining the SPF (Sun Protection Factor) is necessary at this point.

Faithful as always to the strictest parameters of propriety and professionalism in its relationship with its customers, L’Erbolario decided to adopt promptly the recommendations of the European Commission regulating sun protection indicators.

According to these recommendations, solely and exclusively products capable of providing protection against UVB and UVA rays exceeding 6 may be considered as sun products, so L’Erbolario immediately took steps to adapt the formulas of all its sun products with an SPF lower than 6.

The European Commission also recognises the International Sun Protection Factor Method as the only one to be used from now on to determine the protection indicators and has invited all manufacturers to comply with a clear and schematic classification. On the basis of this classification, all sun products must now be divided into four different categories, each categorised by a higher or lower protection capacity, according to the following table:

The SPF index explained...

All L’Erbolario sun products (with the exception of the Super Tanning Ointment and Aquasole, which do not contain filters and must therefore be considered as simple supplements for moisturising and nourishing the skin during exposure to the sun) show a number linked with this categorisation from 6 to 50+, which indicates the ability of the product to block or extinguish, to use the highly effective term used by experts, UVB and UVA rays. The presence of the symbol on each packet and bottle of our sun products indicates that the product complies with the very latest requirements of the European Commission, or rather guarantees screening of UVA rays equal to 1/3 of the total sun protection factor (e.g. a sun protection factor of 30 will guarantee a UVA ray screening action equal to or exceeding 10).

“Piccolosole” Children’s Ultraprotective Sun Cream for the Face & Body

High protection SPF 30

An extremely gentle and highly protective sun cream for very small children’s skin. To ensure their endless games away from the sun umbrella and on the waterline, strolls hand in hand with mummy and daddy and naps on coloured towels continue undisturbed, Piccolosole uses the most effective screening agents, from the traditional Unsaponifiable Fractions of Olive Oil and Avocado Oil, to the riginal Sesame Oil and the innovative extract of Indian Beech Tree, accompanying them with a variety of powerful natural substances with nourishing, softening and protective qualities, including Sweet Almond Butter and Peach Kernel Oil and Wheat Germ Oil, all rapidly spread on the skin, with just a few extra caresses. This is extremely important, because it is necessary to repeat application a number of times during the day, virtually on an hourly basis and always after a bath or shower, even though Piccolosole is highly water resistant.You can never be too careful with children and your should read the advice in our introduction particularly carefully. With the children’s sun cream and your care and attention, you can be certain that the only reminder of the summer for your child’s extremely delicate skin will be its beautiful golden colour!

Sun Cream with Carrot, Sesame Oil and Shea Butter

High protection SPF 30

High protection for extremely sensitive skin

Cream for sensitive skin, indicated for conditions of extremely intense sunlight (sea and mountains) and for initial exposure. Also recommended for children’s skin, it is ideal for the face and bust and excellent for the entire body. Formulated with highly nourishing oils, it protects the skin effectively against UVA and UVB rays and helps prevent the formation of wrinkles, leaving the skin smooth and supple.

Face Sun Cream with Aloe Vera and Macadamia Nuts

Medium protection SPF 25

Anti-ageing formula

This cream has a specific anti-ageing action and is dedicated to those who love the sun’s golden caress on their face, but sensibly want to prevent any negative effects on the youthfulness and quality of their skin. It guarantees a medium level of protection , thanks to the rich array of natural filters (Aloe, Helichrysum, Rice Bran Derivates); the long-lasting, deep-down moisturising effect on the skin helps neutralise the effects of exposure (Shea Butter, Macadamia,Aloe); it also guarantees a good level of Vitamin E (Rice Bran Oil) and helps fight the formation of free radicals, redness and chapping (Glycyrretic Acid Complex from Liquorice).

With a specific medium filter for UVB rays (which do not go beyond the intermediate layers of the dermis and, by stimulating melanin, assist the tanning process), it acts as a barrier against UVA rays,which always penetrate deep down, even when the skin is tanned, and cause premature skin ageing. Suitable for all skin types.

Sun Fluid for the Face & Body with Argan Oil and Vitamin E

Medium protection SPF 20

Anti-ageing formula ... Water-resistant

A pleasant and practical, this Sun Fluid has been created to make life at the beach easier and to protect all skin types. It can be the sun protection product for pale and sensitive skins throughout the summer, once they have got their first tan, or it can be used on amber and stronger skins, which are better suited to withstanding the sun’s warm caress, for the first few times, when it is never a good idea to use products with a protection factor which is too low. Full of moisturising, nourishing and protective elements and with a precious anti-ageing action, the Sun Fluid contains two original substances.The first is the result of an innovative combination of the most active molecules of Sesame Oil and Wheat Germ oil, extracted through molecular distillation and both possessing a highly protective action against the harmful effects of UVA rays.The second, Indian Beech Tree Extract, which has excellent screening and anti-oxidant properties, is obtained from the seeds of the Karanja tree, which grows across India and is extensively used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat and protect the skin.

Elasticising Sun Oil with Marigold, Jojoba & Walnut Hull

Low protection SPF 6

For rapid and intense tanning.

A delightful sun oil for an extremely rapid and deep tan, dedicated to those lucky enough to have a skin which loves the sun or during the second phase of tanning. The Jojoba Oil and Marigold Extract contained in it nourish and moisturise the skin beautifully. Their considerable elasticising and toning properties are combined with those of the other components: Vitamin E (the ‘vitamin of youth’), Farnesol, extracted from the Essential Oils of Rose, Acacia, Lily of the Valley and Lilac, and Pantothenic Acid, with a softening and firming action. Thanks to the new purification procedures, it has a lighter and more fleeting texture, making application easier and avoiding the usual problems: it is non-greasy and does not stain and does not leave the skin slippery or attract the sand.

Sun Veil Sun Screen

Low protection SPF 10

With limnanthemum oil and rice bran. Protective hair oil.

In order to return from your holidays with beautiful and healthy hair, as well as a great tan, remember to give your hair all the care and attention it needs. Light and impalpable as a veil, this sun oil, full of nourishing and soothing substances, offers an effective shield against the frizzing, damaging and drying effects of the wind, sun and salt without making the hair heavy or greasy.

Super Tanning Ointment

Without filters.

With Carrot,Walnut Hull & Aloe ... Water-resistant.

The super-tanning ointment is solely for those with amber and strong skin, which is better suited to withstanding the sun, and also for anyone who wants to intensify their tan as much as possible. It contains no sun filters, but is full of nourishing and softening elements to ensure comfort and a splendid skin, during and after exposure. Spread evenly over the body and massage it delicately: the skin will immediately be softer, satiny and shiny, whereas its tone will be highlighted and enhanced by the presence of Walnut Hull and Carrot Oil. The ointment is water-resistant, but should always be reapplied after a swim.

Aquasole

Moisturising, softening and refreshing.

Fresh, soft and effective, Aquasole is the ideal summer refreshment for your skin, ensuring exposure to the sun is pleasant and a tan easy to obtain. Sprayed repeatedly, in addition to your chosen sun product, during the hours spent by the pool or at the beach, it will refresh you wonderfully, but also soothe the chapping of the skin inevitably caused by salt, wind, chlorine and heat and, most importantly, moisturise and soothe the skin and prevent redness, ensuring an easy and beautiful tan. Formed entirely of Witch Hazel Water, it is enriched with Aloe Extract and can also be sprayed on the hair, to its great benefit.

After Sun Bath and Shower Foam

Tan prolonging. With Carrot & Walnut Hull. Stay tanned.

Fragrant and invigorating during time spent in the sun or the perfect end to the day when on holiday, an aftersun shower is vital for the skin’s well-being, since it must eliminate all traces of sand, salt and impurities, but not ruin or ‘wash away’ your tan.

This bath and shower foam is specifically formulated for this: its base is the extremely effective but highly delicate derivates of Coconut and Oats, with a low foaming action, to avoid excess exfoliation of the skin, which would cause the tan to fade. The natural extracts of Walnut Hull and Carrot, combined with a Tyrosine and Rice Protein complex, enhance and prolong your tan. The Bath and Shower Foam is also a precious ally when you return to the city and daily life and want to keep the holiday tan as long as possible.

Before & After Protective Anti-Ageing Serum

Prepares for and intensifies tanning. With Extract of Kalahari Watermelon Pulp and Amaranth Oil.

Just a few drops of serum before exposure to the sun will prepare the skin of the face for the sun’s rays; rapid application once sunbathing is over, on the other hand, will help the skin regain its freshness and moisture as rapidly as possible. An incredible combination of antioxidant and protective active substances works to ensure the production of free radicals, which cause premature skin ageing, is limited to a minimum, whereas the tan-intensifying lipo-amino acid ensures rapid tanning to the desired shade.

Soleambra

Silky After Sun Fluid for the face and body. With Barley Wax and Shea Butter in Argan Oil.

The sun product for the shade, rest and recovery. When it is time to rest after a day spent enjoying the sun, the skin has special requirements. Parched by UVA and UVB rays,overheated by infrared rays and fatigued by the intense light, the wind and the salt, it needs to be refreshed and nourished and gently assisted in regaining its equilibrium and elasticity. Reward your skin with the Soleombra After Sun Fluid. With an amazing 12 active substances of vegetable origin, including the innovative Barley Wax and Shea Butter in Argan Oil complex, Soleombra will immediately:

1 - restore the right amount of moisture to your skin
2 - nourish it deep-down, ensuring it stays soft and avoiding the risk of exfoliation
3 - strengthen its defence mechanisms, preparing it for the following day’s toils.

All helping to ensure a splendid tan. In areas where the skin is tightest or very red,Soleombra can act as a face pack or mask.