To ask for suncream recommendations because I am sick to death of covering every inch of my body?

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I am 99% sure my mother has lied to me about my father and she actually procreated with Casper the friendly Ghost.

I am so pale that I am translucent in places. I turn pink within seconds in the sun. Yesterday I was out for probably a grand total of an hour in a vest and im still pink. I used SPF50.

Ironically I love the sun and I am a heat seeker. I cannot stand wearing long trousers and tops all day, especially when I’m active in the sun. Ideally it’ll be a mist that I can spray over my shoulders while out and about to keep coverage up, but I think at this point I need an industrial strength one. Any recommendations?!

It’s going to be 35+ degrees. I’m not going to be uncomfortable for the sake of it.

Yep I agree, my husband had lupus so need a a broad spectrum sun protection. His dermatologist recommended this.

Try this

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09SY6RPXF?ref=fed_asin_title&th=1

Not only will it stop you burning, you'll also be 10° cooler - and as a bonus you won't have sticky cacky sunscreen skin.

Sorry, should have mentioned that I don't use it on my face as it aggravates my eyes and causes me to break out.
For my face I use UltraSun Face and it's very effective too.
I've taken to fake tanning too just so I look marginally healthy.
I use the Piz Buin on my children too and poor DS is even paler than me and he's never burnt whilst wearing it.

Oh it’s affordable too!

I'm also translucent/blue skinned with lots of freckles. I've learnt that I have to use sun screen cream as opposed to any kind of spray. I think with the sprays I don't put on enough product and I've ended up burnt in the past, even with Factor 50 reapplied regularly. I now use only cream types and don't get burnt. I apply generously before going out in sun. I also always wear a top that covers my shoulders and on the beach/pool on holiday I wear a rash vest. I seek shade as much as possible.

I stopped reading at the first paragraph.

You could have asked for some sunscreen recommendations without all the nonsense about your mum banging a ghost.

It was obviously a joke. Lighten up!

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Ultrasun factor 50. Lasts 11 hours but I awlays reapply if we get wet. I can get away with factor 30 in the UK but used the 50 for both dc. It is expensive but really works and doesn't make your white tops go yellow like P20

P20 factor 50+ is great, specifically the kids version I think is the best. It’s been bulletproof for us.

I also like ultrasun, but in the last few years they reformulated it and whilst the protection still seems fine, I notice if I cry or my eyes water even slightly eg when yawning or even sneezing, then the sun cream will run into my eyes and it stings like billy-o. Didn’t used to be the case with Ultrasun, I hope they change it again soon to fix this issue.

Otherwise I do really rate upf50 hats and clothes, especially Australian brands.

I’m very pale and use a Bioré 50 SPF one. I also use a UV umbrella. Leaving aside sunburn, it is far easier to stay cool if you keep the sun off your skin as much as possible.

I use this too - mostly to go over make up after an hour or so. And then to areas I can’t reach easily

Wear something that doesn’t have a completely open back 🤷🏻‍♀️
if you can’t bear sleeves, you can still get dresses, tops etc that are sleeveless but have a back on them
you don’t need to get half naked. Just rub cream on the exposed parts. Not the parts under your clothes.

Be aware that Which conducted a review of leading spf brands and ultrasun failed to live up to some claims.

the SPF failed to live up to the all day claim. The consumer group discovered that after six to eight hours of normal wear, the average sun protection offered by these formulas decreased by up to 74%. And I think it failed on UVA protection

it is a good product but it needs to be viewed as any other spf.

Source? Sounds like fearmongering nonsense

Don't use The Altruist sun cream as it turns you green and also has zero protection. It is
recommended/advertised a lot on Mumsnet

https://www.icliniq.com/articles/respiratory-health/sunscreen-spray-effect-on-lungs

https://www.p20.com/ DH swears by this. He uses it on every holiday and for 4 straight days at Download.
One application in the morning and your done. I have never used it but he never burns (Scottish and ginger)
Be careful it can REALLY stain your clothes. Not repairable stains!

“Spray sunscreen is safe when it is used correctly, following the instructions given by the manufacturer. It is crucial to follow the directions labeled on the product for appropriate application and prevention of spray inhalation, ensuring the sunscreen's safety and efficacy.“

I would go for a Spanish brand called Heliocare - they have a spf50 cream gel. Smells gorgeous too. Difficult to find but very effective

I use Aldis one. I have the spray so I do my back with that, and then just the normal one for the rest of my body. I was out in the sun at an event yesterday between 1030-430 and I only burnt a little bit around my watch strap. Whole family used it in Turkey last year which was over 40c and none of us burnt at all.

Sunscreen should be applied before going out in the morning, before dressing, like body lotion, paying special attention to areas like back of neck, tops of feet. This “base coat” will ensure you don’t miss the bits anround the edges of swimwear and with regular top ups should go a long way to prevent burning..

yes. And unless you drench your skin you will get not get the stated spf.

if it’s a spf50 spray and you spray it like a once or twice over mist you’ll be about spf
2-10. If you spray it dense enough to get the spf 50 you’ll be so wet and have to rub it in with hands anyway and it will get all over your clothes WAY more than with cream.

just wear a top with a back. It can be sleeveless. And you can easily reach your arms to reapply.

otherwise you may as well not bother looking for the perfect spf spray as it’s not going to be protecting you.

i’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but if you go to places where people live in extreme heat, they don’t wear strappy tops with no cover on their backs. You actually feel hotter when the sun is directly on your skin. You want to wear a pale top that covers your back Is it shading your skin from the dark sun?

Mist doesn’t provide proper coverage unless rubbed in. I’ve bought Korean sun cream this year, but I’ve bought Altruist in recent years and life jacket for when sailing / doing sport. I also favour a hat and sunglasses.