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Sunscreen for teen boy with spots please?

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MissyB1 · 02/07/2023 09:00

Any recommendations? We are going to Greece in a couple of weeks, he will need a factor 30 or 50 for his face (obviously for rest of his body too!) The added issue being sweat makes his spots worse 🙁

he’s on Duac gel prescribed by GP. He uses body shop tea tree facial wash.

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AnotherDayAnotherUsernameForMeAgain · 02/07/2023 09:03

Dermalogica (cleansing or clearing) spf 30.

It’s expensive but just for the face. DD used it alongside her usual skincare and it has a Matt finish which seemed to avoid her face being ‘damp’ for a while after application if that makes sense.

Ostryga · 02/07/2023 09:23

Yes was going to suggest Dermalogica! It’s absolutely fab (I have completely crap skin and it doesn’t cause a flare)

MissyB1 · 02/07/2023 09:47

Ooh great thanks! Yes I think it’s worth the investment, his skin has actually been worse in the warm weather, I thought it would get better.

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Awrite · 02/07/2023 09:50

I don't know about spots but a friend said the Nivea one is good for allergies so I wonder if it would be a good cheaper alternative.

TheMrsColumbo · 02/07/2023 09:51

Altruist is great.

bryceQ · 02/07/2023 11:00

The key is properly removing it each day, he needs to cleanse properly. I'd try the cerave face wash that has SA in it

Squirrelsnut · 02/07/2023 11:08

Also the Watery Essence one. It slightly 'tightens' my skin and isn't remotely oily; nice citrus scent too.
Korean sunscreens are fabulous and easy to access here.

MissyB1 · 02/07/2023 11:18

bryceQ · 02/07/2023 11:00

The key is properly removing it each day, he needs to cleanse properly. I'd try the cerave face wash that has SA in it

He used to use that Cerave face wash but it seemed to make things worse 😕

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MissyB1 · 02/07/2023 14:40

@Cheeseplantt thats brilliant value for money! Worth ordering at that price.

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