Schrammek Solar+ Protect Fluid SPF50+ 50ml
Description
Description
Light sun protection SPF50+ over your regular day cream
For those who consistently wear sun protection, the same dilemma often arises. A day cream with integrated SPF offers comfort and simplicity, but the SPF value is limited to 20 or 30. A separate high sunscreen provides better protection but often feels heavy on the skin and forces you to give up your trusted day cream. For the summer months, intense sun exposure, a seaside vacation, or for those with a history of pigmentation spots, that compromise is not always sufficient.
The Solar+ Protect Fluid from Dr Schrammek’s Essential line was deliberately developed as a solution to this dilemma. Instead of replacing your day cream, this fluid is applied over it as the final protective layer — an 'on-top product' concept that keeps your trusted care routine intact and only adds extra UV protection when needed. The fluid combines broad-spectrum UVA/UVB filters with titanium dioxide for SPF50+ protection, in a silky texture that absorbs quickly without leaving a sticky film. This allows you to wear it on vacation days or during intense sun exposure, and on regular days return to your usual Schrammek day cream with SPF20 or SPF30.
Benefits
- Very high SPF50+ protection against UVA and UVB for intense sun exposure
- 'On-top' concept — applied over your regular day cream, not as a replacement
- Prevents pigmentation spots and photo-aging with regular sun exposure
- Light fluid texture absorbs quickly without sticky or greasy feeling
- Fragrance-free — suitable for sensitive and reactive skin
- Free from parabens, colorants, and PEG emulsifiers
Active ingredients
UVA + UVB Filter Complex (SPF50+): The formula combines modern chemical filters with physical filters for broad-spectrum protection at the highest level. SPF50+ against UVB means 98% blockage of sunburn-causing rays, while the UVA protection prevents deeper-penetrating rays from causing pigmentation spots and collagen breakdown. The '+' after SPF50 means the actual protection is even higher than the tested SPF50 minimum.
Nano Titanium Dioxide: A physical UV filter that remains on the skin as microscopic particles and reflects UV radiation before it penetrates the skin. The nano size ensures the filter absorbs transparently on the skin — without the white cast that classic mineral sunscreens often cause. This is a fundamental difference for darker skin tones.
Titanium Dioxide (classic): A physical filter that works together with the nano version to provide stable protection throughout the day. Unlike purely chemical filters that slowly break down under sunlight, titanium dioxide remains effective as long as it is present on the skin — an important factor for longer sun exposure.
Chemical UV filters: Light molecules that absorb UV radiation and convert it into heat before it can damage the skin. Modern photostable filters are selected to maintain their effectiveness even after hours in the sun, without the oxidative breakdown products of older filters.
How to use
- Cleanse your face in the morning with a mild cleanser
- Optionally apply a serum and let it fully absorb
- Then apply your regular day cream and wait until it is absorbed
- Dispense a coin-sized amount of Solar+ Protect Fluid onto your fingertips
- Distribute with gentle, circular motions over face, neck, and décolleté
- Allow a few minutes to absorb before applying makeup or foundation
- Reapply every two hours during direct sun exposure, after swimming or sweating
Suitable for
- All skin types including sensitive and reactive skin
- Those prone to pigmentation spots or post-inflammatory discoloration
- Vacations at the sea, in the mountains, or during intense sun exposure
- Outdoor athletes who want high SPF without heavy texture
- Those who do not want to replace their existing day cream for sun protection
- Mature skin that wants to actively prevent photo-aging
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference with the Optimum Protection Cream SPF30?
Both provide sun protection but work according to different concepts. The Optimum Protection Cream SPF30 is an integrated day cream with UV protection — one product that combines day cream and sun protection. The Solar+ Protect Fluid SPF50+ is a separate protective layer on top of your day cream — intended for situations where you want higher protection without giving up your day cream. For daily office work, the Optimum Protection Cream is sufficient; for vacation or intense sun, choose the Solar+ Protect Fluid.
Why is this fluid applied over my day cream and not underneath?
UV filters work best when they form the outermost layer on the skin. If sun protection is applied under other products, its effectiveness can decrease because ingredients applied on top can disrupt the filter structure. The 'on-top' concept ensures that the SPF50+ protection remains intact and can optimally reflect or absorb what reaches the skin.
How often should I reapply during a sunny day?
With intense sun exposure — beach, swimming, sports — reapplying every two hours is standard. After swimming, sweating, or towel drying, we recommend immediate reapplication regardless of the time. For city days with mixed indoor-outdoor exposure, one good application in the morning is usually sufficient, possibly supplemented after a long lunch break in the sun.
Does this fluid leave a white cast like classic high SPF sunscreens?
No. The combination of chemical filters with nano titanium dioxide absorbs transparently on the skin. Even on darker skin tones, the fluid remains invisible without the typical 'white mask' residue of classic physical sunscreens. This makes the product suitable for daily use under makeup.
Can I use this fluid on skin prone to pigmentation spots?
Yes, high SPF is essential for that. UVA radiation is the main cause of melasma, post-inflammatory discoloration, and general hyperpigmentation. SPF50+ blocks UVA up to 95% — a measurable improvement compared to SPF30, which blocks around 87% UVA. For those actively working to reduce pigmentation spots with a line like Mela White, consistent high SPF is indispensable to maintain results.
