What skin type are you?

• very light skin tone

• red or blond hair

• blue, green, light grey eyes

• many freckles

• does not get tanned

3–10 minutes

at least SPF 30

• fair complexion

• blonde, light brown, dark brown hair

• blue, green, grey eyes

• sometimes freckles

• slow, minimal tan

10-20 minutes

at least SPF 25

• medium skin tone

• dark blonde, light or

• dark brown hair

• brown, blue, green, grey eyes

• hardly any freckles

• slow but progressive tanning to a light tan

20-30 minutes

at least SPF 20

• brownish, olive-coloured skin (in untanned condition)

• brown eyes

• brown, black hair

• no freckles

• fast tanning to medium tan

more than 30 minutes

at least SPF 15

• Dark skin colour (grey undertone is common).

• dark eyes

• black hair

• no freckles

• quick tanning

more than 60 minutes

at least SPF 15

• dark brown to black skin

• dark eyes

• black hair

• no freckles

• quick tanning

more than 90 minutes

at least SPF 10 (especially for nose, lips and neck)

In addition to the appropriate sun protection factor, micronutrients are also important for healthy summer skin. "Vitamins B₃, B₉ and B₁₂ as well as green tea can support the skin from the inside. Extracts of olive leaf, pomegranate and grape seeds also ensure faster regeneration of sun-stressed skin," emphasizes the dermatologist. It is particularly important to Dr. Hantich-Hladik to dispel a myth: "Many people believe that the use of a high sun protection factor does not make them brown. But this is wrong! Rather, slow, protected tanning is not only healthier for the skin, but also ensures that the skin remains crisp and young for longer".

The following should be strictly observed:

• do without additional solarium visits after sunbathing

• apply 30 minutes before direct sun exposure

• avoid unprotected eels in the sun between 12 and 15 o'clock

• Do not use perfumed lotions or hormone creams, oils or oily sun creams when sunbathing.

• Caution when taking St. John's wort, it increases sensitivity to light