Sun Cream!

[EllieJP]

What's the best kind? I'm not really interested in the all day ones. I've tried them and got through a couple of bottles to still burn! Even after reapplying frequently. I burn quite easily so I've contemplated the piz buin allergy (I've heard it's good for sensitive skin) but before I spend a fortune on them.. Does anyone else have any suggestions? Thanks

[chiaroscuro]

I buy kids' suncream, it's cheaper and always very effective - if it'll protect a child's delicate skin it will also work for an adult.

[mikey4444]

I'm with chiaroscuro here. I have to watch my sun exposure, especially to my hands and arms, and I carry a Boots SF50 Childrens cream with me in the car.

[viv41]

I have a friend Ellie who has sensitive skin and I know she's used that Piz Buin allergy and she is very happy with it.

[mikey4444]

Ellie....get the highest sun protection factor you can find ! Skin cancers are on the increase in Britain

[Sycamore3House]

http://www.richardgillis.com

Try this stuff. I wouldn't use any other.

[Prudie]

I've often used the Piz Buin Allergy because I heard it stops heat rash (which I get and it doesn't!) As a sun cream it's no better than any other, You sound like you need a reasonable quality factor 50 and limit your time in the sun if you burn anyway.

[woofgang]

This may sound silly but slip and slap as well as slop....slip on clothing and slap on a wide brimmed hat as well as slop on the sun cream.

[-SharonA-]

I too use kids suncream. It offers better protection and is higher sf factor.

[campbellking]

I've always found that Boots own brand works best for me . Usually a minimum of factor 30 as I'm quite pale.

[ummmm]

Are you sure you're putting enough on? I live with a ginger and he spends about 20 minutes applying sun cream. No specific brand though.

[Maydup]

I do my best to avoid direct sun but when I am out and about in it I use this specific product. Its a bit expensive, but goes a long way and is all natural. very effective. Works for me.

http://www.tropicskincare.com/whats-new/sun-safe-sunscreen.html

[EllieJP]

Thank you. All your answers have been very helpful.