Piz Buin is a Swiss sun care brand that offers a range of products including sunscreens, after sun lotions, and tanning oils. The brand aims to enable people to enjoy the sun without damaging their skin.
Piz Buin was founded in 1946 by Franz Greiter, a chemistry student and amateur skier.
The brand was named after Piz Buin, a mountain in the Swiss Alps that Greiter had climbed.
In 1962, Piz Buin introduced the first sunscreen with SPF.
Piz Buin is now a part of the Beiersdorf Group, which also owns Nivea and Eucerin.
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This sunscreen is designed for people with sensitive skin or those prone to allergies. It offers high-level protection against UVA and UVB rays.
This tanning oil spray helps to accelerate the tanning process while also providing low-level sun protection.
This after-sun lotion is designed to help soothe and cool sun-damaged skin. It contains aloe vera and chamomile extract to help hydrate and calm the skin.
Piz Buin is not certified as cruelty-free, but the brand has stated that it does not test its products on animals.
Piz Buin is named after a mountain in the Swiss Alps that Franz Greiter had climbed. The name means 'oxen peak' in Romansh, a language spoken in parts of Switzerland.
Piz Buin Allergy is designed for people with sensitive skin or those prone to allergies, while Piz Buin Mountain is designed for use at high altitudes where there is a greater risk of sun damage.
Yes, Piz Buin sunscreens are suitable for use on both the face and the body. However, if you have sensitive skin, you may want to choose a formula specifically designed for the face.
Piz Buin recommends reapplying sunscreen every two hours or after swimming or sweating, regardless of the SPF level of the product.