Factor 50 Suncream

I thought there was no real difference between 30 & 50 providing you reapply frequently xx

There's a company called Tropic that do factor 50 suncream and was recommended by Liz O'Riordan the Breast Suegeon.

Hi Carol, thanks for the reply, to be honest I have no idea if there is a difference but I was  going on what radiotherapy recommended to use.

Thanks GW1969 i will have a look into that

A sunscreen with SPF 30 will protect you from around 96.7% of UVB rays, whereas an SPF of 50 means protection from about 98% of UVB rays. Anything beyond SPF 50 makes very little difference in terms of risk of sun damage, and no sunscreens offer 100% protection from UVB rays.

I have sensitive skin and I used to  burn and react with nasty sun rash with factor 30 on my body but didn't burn or get rash  if I used factor 15 oil but I had to constantly reapply.  I seem to have outgrown it and use factor 30 now except on my leg as they don't catch sun.

Thanks Carol interesting info, for that percentage i may stick to what I know with factor 30 as I know I don't get the prickly heat rash... And cover up where possible

Hi Tigger62

Holland and barrett have organic mineral factor 50 no parabens etc. I used it in Corfu 42 degrees it was brilliant. Mineral sun screen much better as no chemicals.

Xxx

Thanks Pusheen, I will take a look at that one x

I think Moo Goo do a sunscreen without the nasty chemicals and additives. They’re an Australian company but have a UK site. 

There really is v little difference. Tropic sunscreen lasts for ages. It’s in a tube rather than a bottle which means it runs out everywhere if you aren’t prepared. I have found it to be good. There’s a handbag sized one for the face which is less thick and a bit thinner though still factor 50 and is easy to apply.