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Once a day sun lotion for sensitive skin

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Paulacarl · 24/07/2014 20:45

Hi, My 4 yo has eczema and hyper sensitive skin (hives at the slightest provocation.) We currently use Nivea Sensitive and he can tolerate this on his arms, legs and cheeks ( though not on his trunk.) He starts school in Sept so I need an all day cream but haven't yet been able to find one that he doesn't react to. Would be really grateful for any recommendations.
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RahRahRasputin · 25/07/2014 01:53

Hi. I have a skin reaction in strong sun, I get little hive type lumps, which is irritating but also a useful indicator of how well my sun cream works... Smile I also have fairly sensitive skin, specifically to sun creams.

I use Ultrasun SPF 50 and I've not had any problems with sensitivity. It really does seem to last all day and survives frequent hand washing and drying (my hands are the first to react to sun) so I would really recommend it.

I use the non tinted face one for my face as I find that the body one stings my eyes (I have to apply it to my eyelids) and I use the body SPF50 lotion rather than the spray as I find it easier to apply and feels nicer on the skin. The spray has a strange smell and leaves an oily feeling for a while, also I found that it was quite tricky to work the spray pump, especially once my hands were greasy from rubbing it on. But the lotion is much nicer and the pump is easier to use.

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