SUNSCREENS

Sunscreens have a shelf life. According to dermatologists, sunscreen components stay stable for up to three years. Nevertheless if your product has an unusual color or smell, it’s time to get rid of it.

Sunscreens act as a shield and reflect UV rays. They are essential to avoid sunburns, protect your skin from cancer and prevent it from wrinkles or premature aging. While they block a high percentage of UV rays, a small portion can still be absorbed by the skin causing it to tan even if you wear plenty of sunscreen.

Sunscreens, regardless of the SPF rating, can last up to 2 hours after applying it.

In the Gulf, high temperatures paired with intense humidity cause your skin to naturally produce excess sebum and sweat. Traditional sunscreens often rely on heavy, occlusive oils that trap this moisture, leaving a greasy film and making your face look overly shiny within minutes of stepping outdoors. To maintain a clean, matte complexion, you need an anti-shine formula. Vichy Capital Soleil Dry Touch Face Fluid SPF 50+ features an ultra-light, dry-touch texture designed specifically for combination to oily skin. It absorbs excess shine instantly, leaving a weightless, velvety finish that lasts through heat and sweat.

Up to 80% of visible skin aging, including deep lines, loss of elasticity, and hyperpigmentation, is caused by daily UV exposure. In our high UV-index environment, standard sunscreens that only protect against sunburn (UVB) are not enough. You need targeted anti-photo-aging protection. Vichy Capital Soleil UV-Age Daily SPF 50+ uses an advanced Netlock technology to deliver ultra-high broad-spectrum protection against UVA, UVB, and long-UVA rays. Enriched with anti-aging Peptides, Niacinamide, and Probiotic Fractions, it actively corrects fine lines and dark spots while defending against daily solar damage.

Yes! Layering liquid foundation over sunscreen in hot, humid weather often leads to pilling, clogged pores, or makeup sliding off your face. A multi-tasking tinted sunscreen is an ideal alternative for an effortless, daily look. Vichy Capital Soleil Tinted Dry Touch Protective Face Fluid SPF 50 combines high broad-spectrum UV defense with universal mineral pigments. It instantly unifies skin tone, disguises minor imperfections, and provides a long-lasting, water-resistant matte finish that holds up against humidity.

While UVB rays cause visible sunburn on the skin surface, UVA and long-UVA rays penetrate much deeper into the dermis. These invisible rays remain at high intensity all year round, even through office windows, car glass, and cloud cover. They break down collagen, damage cellular DNA, and trigger stubborn pigmentation like melasma. Vichy Capital Soleil sunscreens are formulated with broad-spectrum filter systems and fortified with Vichy Volcanic Mineralizing Water to strengthen the skin barrier against both UV rays and urban photo-pollution.

Regardless of the SPF rating, sunscreen filters gradually break down when exposed to direct sunlight, sweat, and water. In extreme heat, friction from wiping away sweat or towel-drying also removes protection from the skin. For complete safety, reapply your Capital Soleil SPF 50+ fluid every 2 hours, or immediately after swimming, heavy sweating, or towel drying, to ensure continuous protection against sunburn and photo-aging.