Beachgoers Offered Complimentary Sunscreen
**Free Sunscreen Dispensers on La Rochelle's Beach**
In the heart of La Rochelle's bustling beachfront, a unique initiative is making waves among vacationers and locals alike. Three sunscreen dispensers, generously funded by the Ligue contre le cancer and the city of La Rochelle, have been installed to provide free sunscreen to beachgoers.
The sunscreen in these dispensers offers a high level of protection, with an SPF 50 rating, making it resistant against the sun's scorching rays. With temperatures soaring over 25 degrees and the UV index reaching up to 9, the need for sun protection is paramount.
The dispensers, located near the toilets, are attracting a steady stream of visitors. About fifty people come to serve themselves near the dispenser every day, and last summer, the dispensers were used by over 8,000 people.
Nolan Pain, a seasonal worker at the city hall, was trained to advise vacationers about the dispenser. He explains that each dispenser contains five liters of sunscreen suitable for all skin types.
For many tourists, the free sunscreen is a welcome relief. "I forgot my sunscreen at home, and this is perfect," said one grateful visitor. Others were surprised to find such a service, often asking if the sunscreen was indeed free.
The Ligue contre le cancer, a French organisation dedicated to fighting cancer, has detected almost 100,000 to 200,000 skin cancers last year. By providing free sunscreen, the organisation hopes to reduce the number of skin cancers, especially among beachgoers.
This initiative is not only beneficial for tourists but also for locals. For residents, the free dispensers are considered good news for their wallets, as equivalent products in a pharmacy can cost at least ten euros.
The success of the sunscreen dispensers in La Rochelle has sparked the Ligue contre le cancer's ambition to install them in other cities across France. This could potentially expand to other sun-exposed cities, raising awareness about the importance of sun protection and ensuring that everyone, regardless of income, has access to sunscreen.
The sunscreen dispensers, generously funded by the Ligue contre le cancer and the city of La Rochelle, offer not only French sun protection but also a helping hand in the realm of health-and-wellness, catering to skin-care needs, particularly for those seeking high-quality, free sunscreen products. The initiative's success in La Rochelle has fueled the Ligue contre le cancer's aspirations to expand this service, thus increasing awareness about sun protection and promoting equitable access to skin-care essentials across other sun-exposed cities in France.
