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Formulas shaped around practical use and a comfortable feel on skin.
Aurevia SUN & Aurevia Everyday · Coming soon
Something bright is coming.
Aurevia SUN sunscreen and After Sun care, plus Aurevia Everyday sun protection. Thoughtfully developed for everyday life in the South African sun.
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THE AUREVIA APPROACH
Why Aurevia
Thoughtful sun care with a comfortable feel on skin, designed for everyday life and time outdoors.
Everyday ease
Sunscreen designed for daily wear and time outdoors.
After Sun care
Sunscreen and After Sun care in one focused collection.
South African roots
A South African brand building a range for the way we live, work and spend time outside.
UNDERSTANDING SUN EXPOSURE
The light around us
Sunlight includes more than one type of radiation. Understanding the spectrum makes it easier to choose and use sun care thoughtfully.
ULTRAVIOLET A
Long-wave ultraviolet light (320–400 nm). Present year-round, including through cloud and glass. Skin damage: Reaches the dermis. Breaks down collagen and elastin, causing wrinkles, sagging and uneven tone. Indirect DNA damage; adds to skin-cancer risk. No immediate burn.
ULTRAVIOLET B
Short-wave ultraviolet light (290–320 nm). Strongest at midday and in summer. Hits the epidermis. Causes sunburn and direct DNA damage — the main driver of skin cancer. Also contributes to ageing and pigmentation.
VISIBLE LIGHT
High-energy visible (blue-violet) light, about 400–450 nm. From sun and screens; sun is the main outdoor source. Reaches the dermis. Causes oxidative stress, photoaging and stubborn dark marks — especially in medium-to-darker skin. Does not cause sunburn. SPF alone does not cover it.
INFRARED
Near-infrared heat radiation (760–1400 nm). A large part of sunlight; felt as warmth. Reaches deep dermis. Raises free radicals and MMP-1, which degrade collagen. Leads to wrinkles and loss of firmness. Not blocked by standard UV filters.
This is general information about sunlight. Check individual product pages and verified test results for product-specific protection claims.
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