For over 30 years, French skincare brand, Eau Thermale Avène, has been on a mission to protect skin and has an impressive history of pioneering improvements in suncare and photo-protection. This spring, Avène is proud to announce an update to its extensive, award-winning sun care portfolio with the launch of its broadest, cleanest and most gentle suncare collection.
* BROADER * CLEANER * GENTLER*
UVA + HEV Blue Light = 1.5x the damage induced by UVA alone*
Launching this April, the newly reformulated Ultra Broad Spectrum Facial Suncare SPF50+ Collection is now complete with Avène’s exclusive and ultimate sun filter, TriAsorB™. TriAsorB™, which launched successfully last year, is a unique organic and ultra-broad sun filter that protects our skin from the most damaging & penetrative rays: short UVA-UVB rays, long UVA rays and also High Energy Visible (HEV) Blue Light.
TriAsorB™ offers ultimate sun protection up to 450nm.
TriAsorB™ has been combined with 3 other photostable sun filters for optimal sun protection. Enriched with mineral & biological Avène Thermal Spring Water and potent active ingredients.
Dr. Doireann O’Leary, Avène’s new suncare ambassador explained, “We should all know the importance of wearing SPF protection all year around by now! UV rays from the sun come in two forms – UVA rays which cause ageing and UVB rays which cause burning. However, more recently, research has shown the damage that high energy visible blue light causes. It has been shown to damage the skin through oxidative effects, which can lead to premature skin ageing and also increase the risk of skin cancer.”
“I am proud to work alongside Avène on the launch of its new high protection facial suncare collection as each product offers broad spectrum factor 50 protection against UVA, UVB and high energy visible blue light. Avène’s first sun filter absorbs and reflects Blue Light from the sun, meaning this is a really innovative product range! My favourite is the new Avène Cream SPF 50+. The lightweight texture penetrates into the skin within 3 seconds and has a transparent shade meaning it’s suitable for all skin tones. It offers 8 hours of hydration and is perfect for daily use before I apply my make-up.”
Dr. Doireann O’Leary, Avène’s new suncare ambassador
Dr Doireann O’Leary’s top tips for SPF;
1. Wear SPF every single day to protect and prevent. Yes, even in Ireland
2. Don’t forget the neck and hands as these are key areas for premature ageing
3. Use 2mg per cm2 for optimum protection. This equates to two finger lengths for the face alone
4. Apply your SPF as the final layer of skincare and don’t forget to cleanse it off in the evening
5. Don’t forget the delicate eye area. The skin around the eye is x10 times thinner than the rest of our skin making it extra susceptible to UV damage.
6. Remember to reapply if you are out in the sun all day, every 2-3 hours
Recent scientific studies have shown that 25% of skin damage is caused by HEV Blue Light rays. Blue Light is powerful and invisible light rays from the sun which penetrate deeper into the skin’s layers than UVA & UVA. Particularly potent on clear sky days, Blue Light rays increase oxidative stress, which accelerates skin ageing, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and age spots.
FACT: Did you know that recent finding showed that Blue Light from the sun is more harmful for the skin than Blue Light from screens. 60 – 90mins of time in the sun causes the same damage to skin cells as 2 weeks in front of a computer screen.
Avène’s new facial sun care range has been formulated following strict standards for the planet and for every skin types. Therefore, the new formulas contain minimal ingredients and packaging is made of recycled and recyclable plastic. Avène’s new sun range also offers powerful hydration and nourishment in FIVE different formulas targeted at different skin types and needs. Easy to apply and quick to absorb, the innovative formulas offer an invisible finish and no white cast on the skin, making it perfect for daily use alone or under make-up
TriAsorB™ HEV Blue Light protection FACTS!
95% reduction in skin damage induced by Blue Light **
72% reduction in hyperpigmentation induced by Blue Light***
Daily, Year-Round, SPF Protection
Because it’s not only on the beach or by the pool that your skin needs sun protection. That’s why daily, SPF application is critical to prevent skin damage
DISCOVER THE COLLECTION: An SPF for every skin type
Avène 2022 Suncare launch with TriAsorB™
CREAM 50+
For dry to very dry skin types. Velvety texture and invisible finish offering 8 hours hydration****. Available in two formulations:
Cream SPF 50+ (€20.00)
Tinted Cream SPF 50+ (€20.00)
FLUID 50+
For normal to combination skin types. Absorbs in 3 seconds***** for an ultra- light, bare skin sensation with an invisible finish;
Fluid SPF 50+ (€20.00)
CLEANANCE 50+
For oily, blemish prone skin types. Ultra-light formula protecting against blemishes and limits the appearance of scars caused by sun aggravation. Available in two formulations;
Cleanance SPF 50+ (€20.00)
Cleanance Tinted Cream SPF 50+ (€22.00)
Avene’s New Ultra Broad Spectrum Facial Suncare Collection SPF 50+ is now Available at Boots, Lloyds and Millies.ie
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Katie Allen katieallen@presence.ie
www.avene.ie @AVÈNE_UKI @presencepr