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What sun cream for excema/sensitive skin???

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Nemo2007 · 16/04/2007 19:59

Every cream I have tried for DS and particularly DD1 brings out rashes and DD1s excema really badly so what should I try now?

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ceolas · 16/04/2007 20:05

Have you tried E45

Beauregard · 16/04/2007 20:08

Aveeno sun cream suits my two but as far as i know you can only buy it online,i think it was called softskin or something.Sorry but i haven't bought any since last summer,which reminds me..............

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Nemo2007 · 16/04/2007 20:08

ooo no I hadnt. Will it be strong enough factor though for my little ones?

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ceolas · 16/04/2007 20:14

It says you can get sunscreen in factor 25 and 50.

LunarSea · 16/04/2007 21:00

Look for one which is "PABA Free" - it's a really common allergen, but it's in most sun creams, even the ones which claim to be hypoallergenic or for sensitive skin. We use one made by Banana Boat for ds - available in up to factor 50 - but do check the labels as not all of their range is PABA free.

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Nemo2007 · 16/04/2007 21:03

Lunar it was the bananaboat stuff I used that has trigged the reactions. However the baby one was fine for DD2[until I looked on back and says consult Gp if under 6mths ans she is 3mths..eeek]

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Nemo2007 · 16/04/2007 21:03

Lunar it was the bananaboat stuff I used that has trigged the reactions. However the baby one was fine for DD2[until I looked on back and says consult Gp if under 6mths ans she is 3mths..eeek]

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Beauregard · 16/04/2007 21:03
MrsApron · 16/04/2007 21:15

Neals yard one. Lower SPF but fine on me and dds.

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Nemo2007 · 17/04/2007 18:41

have ordered aveeno suncream from america 3 tubes and postage for $23[£11]

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smoggie · 17/04/2007 19:14

We tried about 7 the year before last, every one seemed to really sting him and make his excema flare up really badly. Then we found Bergaderm (formerly Proderm). It was recommended on the Excema website and seems to be fine again for him this year. Really mild, SPF 30 and is a mousse, so quite easy to apply. HTHs

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