Suncare

The UV rays of sun light have an impact on the skin and the body. UVA plays a very important role in the phenomenon of skin ageing, while UVB and UVA induce changes in the DNA of the cells that can have serious consequences for our health. 

You should therefore not wait until you are at the beach or in situations of extreme sunshine to use organic suncare because the skin is permanently subjected to UV rays in all seasons, even on cloudy days.

Effective protection is therefore essential to guard against the harmful effects of UVB and UVA rays. The range of natural sun products, certified organic and optimally tolerated, has been designed to enable everyone to enjoy the sun product in complete safety.

The protection of babies and children is also very important. The first 18 years of life are when we receive the most sunlight. If we add to this the fragility of the skin of the youngest children, sun protection is fundamental and the prevention offered by our mineral sunscreens enables your child's sun product to be preserved as well as possible.

Our suncare range is a unique organic mineral suncreens range, formulated with natural ingredients, which combines 100% natural mineral anti-UV screens and Alga-Gorria®, an active ingredient that neutralizes free radicals.

Indeed, for the first time, this patented extract from red seaweed, with antioxidant power, is used in organic cosmetic products. Our natural sun products are your best allies all year round to effectively prevent skin damage caused by UV radiation! 

The Sun Protection Factor, commonly known under the acronym SPF, is the main measurement of the solar protection. The SPF values the protection provided against UVB rays.

It has the advantage of having the same definition in every country and measured by the same International Sun Protection Factor Test Method.

It is necessary to adapt one's needs to one's lifestyle and phototype. For example, a fair-skinned person who works outdoors must use protection every day, even in winter, even on cloudy days. Generally speaking, as soon as you have to stay outside, you should protect yourself from UV rays whatever the season. You should also be careful indoors, for example if your office is located near a window, because UVA rays which are responsible for accelerated skin ageing, pass through glass.

Ideal for use in the city, Face Tinted Cream SPF30 is an effective sun product, a moisturiser and a skin perfector for daily use.

Organic certified sun protection products contain 100% mineral filters and can make some white marks because the mineral screen powders are white.

These mineral filters in natural sun products act immediately upon application. Very well tolerated by the skin, they have a strong covering power and act as small mirrors that will reflect UV rays.

The higher the sun product's protection factor, the greater the quantity of mineral sunscreens.

In our formulas, the white effect is minimised because we disperse the minerals as much as possible. Our R&D team is constantly working to improve the galenics of our mineral sun products.

The choice depends mainly on the intensity of the sun's radiation and your skin type. Indeed, in certain extreme situations, on the beach or in the mountains, it is recommended to choose sun products with a high level of protection (SPF30, SPF50, SPF50+) because of the intensity of the radiation which is combined with high reflection from the sand or snow. This applies to all skin types.

For milky and fair skin, high and very high protection (SPF50, SPF50+) is always recommended as well as for skin with imperfections (rosacea, acne, recent scars...) or skin that is very sensitive to sun product radiation.

In the case of pregnancy, for example, the skin's sensitivity to the sun is increased. To prevent the appearance of brown spots on different areas of the face (melasma or pregnancy mask), a very high protection factor (SPF50+) is then recommended.

As for younger skin, a very high protection factor (SPF50+) should always be chosen. As a reminder, babies and young children under 3 years of age should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Furthermore, they should be protected, even if they are in the shade, with a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses and a tee-shirt.

UVA rays play a very important role in the ageing of our skin cells, but they are not the only cause. Pollution, tobacco, stress and alcohol abuse also have a deleterious effect on the structure of the skin because these factors induce an excessive production of free radicals, known as "oxidative stress". These free radicals degrade certain structures that make the skin "young", such as collagen or elastin fibres.

It is therefore essential to adopt a healthy lifestyle and to protect oneself from UVA rays by using sun products, preferably certified organic.

There is no sun product that stops 100% of UV rays. On a skin protected by a sun product, sunburn is avoided but a very small quantity of UV rays reaches the surface of the skin and activates the increased synthesis of melanin (a pigment present in the epidermis whose role is to protect the nucleus of the cells where the DNA is located from UV rays). This defence reaction of the skin leads to an increase in the skin's tan.

If you do not protect yourself, you risk sunburn: the ""burnt"" cells are eliminated and the tan does not last. 

We recommend using a very high protection product: SPF50 or SPF50+. In our suncare range, three textures are available: sun milk, sun spray and sun cream specifically designed for the face. There is also a SPF50+ sun stick for sensitive areas.

Whatever the chosen texture, we recommend you apply the sunscreen evenly and generously, before exposure and reapply, especially in case of prolonged exposure and/or after swimming, wiping or perspiring. It is also recommended to gradually expose oneself and to avoid peak daylight hours, from 12pm to 4pm.

Our products are formulated to guarantee maximum tolerance and safety: no added fragrances in the SPF50 and SPF50+, no preservatives in most of our products, choosing natural origin products, certified organic formulas, etc. 

Our sun shields are mineral screens that are chemically inert: they do not react with the skin to reduce risk of allergies/ irritation to the maximum. Mineral screens are the shields used in sunscreen ranges for sensitive or even intolerant skin (as opposed to chemical ones). 

10 products have been hypoallergenic tested:

• SPF50 sun milk,
• SPF50 Sport sun milk,
• SPF50+ Baby & Child sun cream
• SPF50+ Baby & Child Sport sun cream
• SPF50+ sun spray,
• SPF50+ family sun spray
• SPF50+ tinted sun stick
• SPF50+ Sport sun stick,
• SPF30 lip balm,
• SPF30 Sport lip balm.                                                                                                                                                                           

The SPF50+ Baby & Child sun cream as well as the two SPF50+ sprays can be used by the youngest from the age of 6 months.

The SPF50+ tinted stick, the SPF50+ Sport stick and the two SPF30 lip balms can be used by children from the age of 3 years.              

We would like to remind you that for sensitive and allergy-prone skin, it is recommended that you try the product on a small area beforehand, to verify that no reaction occurs.

Atopic skin is very sensitive. They are often dry and eczema prone. Exposure to sunlight seems to improve the clinical state of the skin in most cases. But this exposure should be moderate and above all very well protected with high SPF sunscreens, to guarantee high tolerance and to not dry out the skin. 

In this way, we recommend the use of our SPF50+ sun spray, without added fragrances, without preservatives, hypoallergenic for maximum tolerance. It is also enriched in organic coconut and sunflower oil which gives it regenerative properties. Our SPF50+ sun spray is great for the whole family and notably for infants aged of 6 months and up. 

We would like to remind you that for sensitive and allergy-prone skin, it is recommended that you try the product on a small area beforehand, to verify that no reaction occurs.

This dermatological pathology mainly affects people with light photoypes. Rosacea is notably characterized by the excessive dilatation of blood vessels of the face. Heat and UVA can also worsen this swelling. 

In this way, people afflicted by rosacea should avoid direct exposure to sunlight and must protect their skin with high SPF sunscreens. We recommend our SPF50 face sunscreen and the SPF50+ tinted sunstick which protects and covers skin imperfections. 

There is no incompatibility between our organic certified sunscreens and private swimming pools (chlorine, liner...).

Futhermore, all of our sunscreens are water resistant.

At this point in time, the only two sunscreens recognized as such and really protecting against UV rays are mineral screens and chemical filters. 

Indeed, on the web, it is said that raspberry seed oil has an IP of 28-50 ""according to Anthony J. O'Lenick, author of ""Oils of Nature"""" but we do not know how he determined this. This oil is known to absorb a little in UV but from there to obtain an IP 30, nothing is less sure. In any case, we are not allowed to use this material as a sunscreen because it is not on the positive list of sunscreens in the cosmetics regulation.

Using vegetable oils such as raspberry seed vegetable oil poses health risks. 

As a reminder, mineral screens are titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, which are of natural origin.

The following sun products can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding:

• the SPF50 Face Cream,
• the SPF50+ Face and Body Spray,
• the SPF50+ Family Spray,
• the Tinted Sun Cream,
• the SF50 Face & Body Lotion,
• the SPF50+ Tinted stick, whose application is specifically recommended for skin imperfections requiring protection from UV rays such as recent scars, hyperpigmentation spots (melasma, ""pregnancy mask""...), acne pimples, etc.
• after-sun Fluid which does not protect against UV rays but hydrates and soothes after sun exposure,  can also be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

First of all, pay attention to the composition of your cream. We recommend a natural cream, certified organic, based on mineral screens. The formulas of our Organic Face Sunscreens contain at least 99.5% of ingredients of natural origin; they respect your skin and the environment. Then, you must choose a sun index suited to your skin type and your need for protection (sea, mountains, summer, winter, etc.). In our solar range, we offer high and very high protection indices: SPF30, SPF50 and SPF50 +.

Our SPF50 face sunscreen perfectly combines efficacy and tolerance.
Certified organic, its formula respects the health of your skin and the environment. It contains anti-UV mineral screens and an exclusive antioxidant active ingredient that provides optimal cell protection.

Our range of organic suncare products, which combine mineral screens and powerful antioxidants for optimal protection of the skin, is designed so that everyone can find the sunscreen that suits them: specific formula for children, light texture for combination skin, richer texture for skin dry, scar protection, tinted formulas...

We provide you with three sunscreens that can be used on children from 6 months old: our SPF50+ Baby & Child sunscreen and SPF50+ Baby & Child Sport sunscreen with a soft, creamy and nourishing texture which guarantees optimal protection and remains visible on the skin, and our SPF50+ Sun spray (availble in 100 ml or 150 ml format) whose fluid and light texture leaves a minimum of white marks on application.

Our SPF50+ Baby & Child sunscreens and SPF50+ sun sprays are hypoallergenic and fragrance-free.

Yes, we do have a SPF50+ coloured sun stick ideal for sports activities, such as surfing or skiing. It comes in 3 colours: white, purple and blue.
In our solar range, you will also find a SPF50+ tinted sun stick to protect and camouflage scars and skin imperfections.

We remind you that a child under 3 should not be exposed directly to the sun. To effectively protect the fragile skin of the youngest, we recommend our SPF50+ Baby & Child Sunscreen.

This sunscreen for babies and children has a very high sun protection index as well as a hypoallergenic and fragrance-free formula, perfectly suited to effectively protect the fragile skin of toddlers from the sun.

Our SPF30 lip balm is certified organic. This natural lip balm (100% of ingredients of natural origin), with a hypoallergenic formula, provides long-lasting sun protection to your lips and prevents them from drying out.

Getting our Suncare certified Organic (according to Ecocert or COSMOS Organic standards and the Cosmébio label) means guaranteeing natural cosmetics with a very high percentage of natural-origin ingredients (more than 99% in our formulas) and the absence of controversial synthetic ingredients. With Laboratoires de Biarritz Organic suncare, you know what you are putting on your skin! Our range of natural, certified Organic sunscreen products effectively protects against the adverse effects of the sun, nurtures your skin, and is safe for the environment too. With Laboratoires de Biarritz Organic suncare, you know what you are putting on your skin!

Yes ! We have created a complete line of sport suncare products in practical and compact formats. Composed of SPF30 and SPF50 sun milks, SPF50+ coloured sun sticks, a SPF30 lip balm and an after-sun fluid, you will find the essentials for optimal protection during all your activities.

Formulated to resist water and perspiration, so as not to run into the eyes and not to get in the way, these products have been 100% studied and designed for athletes.

These treatments can be used as sun protection for skiing or surfing, both in the mountains and at sea, wherever you need to protect yourself from the sun.

To protect yourself from the sun, you must take into account your phototype (sensitive skin, easily sunburnt, quickly tanned...) and the exposure conditions (sea, mountain, latitude, time and duration of exposure).

According to your needs, we offer a wide choice of certified organic suncare products: face sunscreen, tinted or not, face and body sun milks or sprays, specific protection for babies and children, etc.

Depending on your sensitivity to the sun and your type of activity, we have declined our organic sun protection products in several protection indices: SPF30, SPF50 and SPF50+. We also have an exclusive range of sport sunscreens, designed for athletes. All of our suncare products are natural and certified organic: you can only make the right choice!

All our organic sunscreens are intended for both women and men.

Depuis le 1er janvier 2022, dans la liste des ingrédients présente sur nos packagings, apparait la mention [nano] accolée au dioxyde de titane et à l'oxyde de zinc (écrans minéraux protégeant des UVB et des UVA). 

La mention [nano] apparaît à cause d'un changement de technique de mesure des filtres minéraux. 

A l'heure actuelle, il n'existe pas de technique normée pour évaluer les nanoparticules. Il en existe plusieurs et la législation n’impose pas d’en privilégier une par rapport à une autre.

Jusqu’à présent, nous utilisions la technique DLS qui permet de mesurer les filtres minéraux tels qu'ils sont naturellement dans les produits finis et une fois appliqués sur la peau, c'est à dire enrobés et agglomérés, formant de gros agrégats.

Mais, en France, les organismes de contrôle utilisent exclusivement une autre technique, la MEB (Microscopie Electronique à Balayage). Or, cette technique modifie l’état réel des écrans minéraux. En effet, elle inclue, avant mesure, une modification des agrégats naturels et une sélection des plus petites particules. Puis, elle mesure la plus petite dimension de ces particules. Cette technique engendre des résultats qui impactent directement le statut réglementaire des substances analysées : des particules qui jusqu’alors étaient mesurées "non nano" sont aujourd’hui mesurées et identifiées comme "nano".

Les Laboratoires de Biarritz ont décidé de suivre les orientations des organismes de contrôle et donc d’effectuer des modifications au niveau de la liste des ingrédients présente sur les packagings de ses Soins Solaires.

Mais, nos formules demeurent inchangées. Cette nouvelle mention ne change strictement rien à l’innocuité et à la sécurité apportées par nos Soins Solaires certifiés BIO :

- les filtres minéraux présents dans nos Soins Solaires, dioxyde de titane et oxyde de zinc, sont inertes et stables, ce qui leur confère une tolérance optimale ; ils ne provoquent ni allergie, ni irritation sur la peau.

- en application cutanée, dioxyde de titane et oxyde de zinc possèdent une totale innocuité déjà mise en évidence par de nombreuses études. 

- récemment, nous avons fait réaliser sur nos solaires une nouvelle étude scientifique qui prouve à nouveau que nos filtres minéraux restent strictement à la surface de la peau. Ils ne pénètrent pas à travers les couches de la peau, ne présentent donc aucun risque de passage dans la circulation générale et dans l'organisme. Ils sont donc totalement sûrs. (Etude publiée dans le Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications - sept 2021).

- au-delà de l'innocuité prouvée de nos filtres minéraux, les formules de nos Soins Solaires sont certifiées Bio avec 99,5% à 100% d'ingrédients d'origine naturelle. C'est la garantie de formules saines, sans aucun ingrédient d'origine pétrochimique à risque ou controversé.

Un soin de protection solaire permet de protéger la peau contre les effets délétères des rayons UVB et UVA, à savoir les coups de soleil et le vieillissement prématuré de la peau.

Aux Laboratoires de Biarritz, nos formules de protection solaire contiennent des écrans minéraux (seuls filtres solaires autorisés en certification Bio) qui protègent la peau des rayonnements UVA et UVB.

Dans un soin autobronzant, il n’y a pas de filtres solaires anti UVB/UVA mais des actifs qui vont agir sur les cellules de la couche cornée de la peau pour créer un hâle, sans exposition solaire. 

If you wish to protect specific areas, you can also use our SPF50+ Invisible Sunscreen Stick. It provides targeted protection ideal for delicate areas.

Our suncare products, designed to offer optimum protection against UVA/UVB rays, can unfortunately stain textiles because of their filters and their greasy phase. To avoid this, leave your sun protection to dry thoroughly before getting dressed. In the event of a stain, we recommend washing by hand with Marseille soap or washing-up liquid. For white fabrics, use sodium percarbonate. For technical fabrics, consult a specialist.