1. Let’s shine a light on: UVB, UVA and Blue light
- UVB causes: sunburn, tan and skin cancer.
- UVA causes: sun intolerance and allergy, photoaging, dark spots and skin cancer.
- BLUE LIGHT also comes from the SUN. It contributes highly to premature aging of the skin and hyperpigmentation. 25% of cellular damage* to the skin is caused by blue light.
*Zastrow L, Groth N. Klein F et Al. The Missing Link Light-Induced ( 280-1, 600nm ) Free Radical Formation in Human Skin. Skin Pharmacology and Physiology 2009; 22:31 – 44.
Understanding Blue Light and its effects on the skin:
The « violet-blue » light is the band of the visible spectrum that contains the most energy, hence its name HEV for « High Energy Visible Light », which is harmful to the body: it accelerates the aging of our cells, and it is essential to protect ourselves from it.
Its radiation accelerates the aging of the skin every day and promotes the appearance of wrinkles & spots and hyperpigmentation.
What to do against Blue Light?
The dermatological solution against blue light! Eau Thermale Avène’s innovation against blue light: the new TriAsorb™ Avène sunscreen filter.
2. Discover TRIASORB™ – the first organic mineral-like filter
A patented filter that:
– Absorb and reflects UV
– Offers ultra-broad spectrum protection
– Safe for sensitive skin and for babies 6 months+
To combat the effects of Blue Light on the skin, the laboratories of Eau Thermale Avène have developed a new revolutionary technology: the TriAsorb filter, inspired by the natural photoprotective power of melanin.
A formula that fulfills Avène’s dual commitment: respecting the skin and the environment.
3. Facial suncare range against BLUE LIGHT
- Specific formulas that cater to the needs of dry and very dry skin, normal to combination skin, and oily and blemished skin.
- With the highest standard of sun protection to prevent sun-related aging and selected active ingredients for the balance and respect of each type of epidermis.
- 72% pigmentation less when using Avène sunscreen with Blue Light¹ filter.
- Water resistant.
¹In vivo clinical scoring conducted on tinted fluid SPF 50+ on 16 subjects, results obtained 24 hours after exposure to blue light – On average, -40% observed across the entire range of references.
4. Environmental respect
Eau Thermale Avène Laboratories continue their eco-responsible approach and commitment to reduce the impact of sunscreens on oceans. Thus, the new TriAsorB™ filter has undergone numerous tests under experimental conditions, and these tests have proven its non-toxicity on three key species of marine biodiversity: a coral species, a phytoplankton species, and a zooplankton species.
Tests validated by the Oceanological Observatory of Banyuls-sur-Mer, partner of the European Marine Biological Resource Center.
5. Avène brand’s commitment in Mauritius with the Bis Lamer from the Reef Conservation NGO
To stay in line with the eco-responsible approach « Formulated to Limit the Impact on the Marine Environment » of Avène suncare products, SDDM wanted to contribute on the scale of Mauritius. Avène sun care products sold in pharmacies in Mauritius help fund some of the travels of the Reef Conservation NGO’s « Bis Lamer » to schools across the island.
6. Committed to fighting skin cancers
The Dermatological Laboratories Eau Thermale Avène, experts in sun care, anticipate these needs with their proven range of safe sunscreens, contributing to the prevention of sun-related damage.
Avène sunscreen products: unrivaled efficiency
In terms of photoprotection, Eau thermale Avène sun care products have always been pioneers: the first anti-UVA filters, the first photostable UVB filters, etc. Today, the Research & Development teams are reaching a decisive milestone with the creation of TriAsorB™, the first Pierre Fabre organic solar filter.
Above all, it is the first organic solar filter with exceptional photoprotection, extended to a highly dangerous part of solar radiation: visible high-energy Blue Light.
This is immense progress for current and future generations who more than ever need to have confidence in effective and safe sun protection care.