FAQ

Will using sunscreen stop me from getting a tan?

Quite the reverse is true. Although your skin changes colour more slowly when you’re wearing sunscreen, the resulting tan will be better and longer-lasting, because the sunscreen will prevent your skin from burning and peeling. Some PIZ BUIN® products even contain special ingredients that stimulate the natural production and even distribution of tanning pigment in the skin.

How long does sunscreen last before it goes out of date?

It depends on whether or not the bottle has been opened. If it hasn’t, there’s no problem. All PIZ BUIN® products are tested according to the EU legislation and have a useful life span of more than 30 months. If your bottle has been opened for more than 12 months, you will need to purchase a new bottle.

Can I decrease the level of SPF as I spend more time in the sun? How fast?

You can decrease your protection level step by step during your holiday as soon as your skin has produced its own defence system: the tan. After a few days of effective protection, try moving from a high protection product to a medium one. But remember that people with a natural suntan also need to apply sunscreen, as a tan does not provide sufficient protection from UV exposure. Also bear in mind, that the SPF level you need largely depends on your skin phototype and the local UV intensity.