Factor 50
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Factor 50
I can't find any! Do they not make it in Oz? My son was burnt slightly yesterday on factor 30.
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Re: Factor 50
may be the stuff I used was too old. I am burnt too
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I agree with Louise. I've yet to see anything higher than a 30, so I'm sure it's only 30+ you'll see in the stores.
My daughter got burnt last week too (just a little). We were at the waterpark for about 4 hours and I probably should put extra sunscreen on when we at lunch. I've always found the 30+ to work pretty well. But you do need to put it on a good layer and let it sink in, plus reapply it after a few hours if you're still out in the sun (or water).
My daughter got burnt last week too (just a little). We were at the waterpark for about 4 hours and I probably should put extra sunscreen on when we at lunch. I've always found the 30+ to work pretty well. But you do need to put it on a good layer and let it sink in, plus reapply it after a few hours if you're still out in the sun (or water).
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Sunscreens sold in Australia must be labeled with an SPF rating of at least 4, up to a maximum of 30+.
Sunscreens of less than SPF 15 offer only moderate to low protection
Use of sunscreens with a higher SPF rating than SPF 30+ is not generally recommended as they may not provide much greater protection but require an increased amount of active chemicals which may irritate some sensitive skins.
SPF4 = 75 % UVR blocked
SPF8 = 87 % UVR blocked
SPF15 = 93 % UVR blocked
SPF30 = 96 % UVR blocked
SPF30+ = over 96% ?
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA),
http://www.arpansa.gov.au/uvrg/rginfo_p13.cfm
Sunscreens of less than SPF 15 offer only moderate to low protection
Use of sunscreens with a higher SPF rating than SPF 30+ is not generally recommended as they may not provide much greater protection but require an increased amount of active chemicals which may irritate some sensitive skins.
SPF4 = 75 % UVR blocked
SPF8 = 87 % UVR blocked
SPF15 = 93 % UVR blocked
SPF30 = 96 % UVR blocked
SPF30+ = over 96% ?
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA),
http://www.arpansa.gov.au/uvrg/rginfo_p13.cfm
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Re: Factor 50
Seem to remember back in 96 the highest factor being in the teens..Whatever never use the stuff..but take care not to burn but do get a tan with the upmost of ease.
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Re: Factor 50
i also looked for it but couldn't get any my kids are both fair but the 30+ works fine, failing that how about getting someone to send factor 50 to you from the UK or if you have rellies coming get them to take it over
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Re: Factor 50
Yes going to do that. Got the MIL for 3 months in December so will get her to bring some of the stuff I use on my son.
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In other words a UK sunscreen with factor 50, is similar to an Australian one with factor 30+. There is therefore really no point in getting UK sunscreen shipped out to you.
Instead make sure that whatever sunscreen you use it blocks UVA and UVB. And make sure it is waterproof. AND re-apply regularly (most bottles say you should re-apply every 2 hours). And remember that no sunscreen offers 100% protection ...
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They wont sell 30+ in australia as they dont wish to lull you into a false sense of security so 30+ is the maximum.
However, sun screen does not last indefinitely so if it was an older one then that wouldnt be as effective....
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Try and get the cancer council products (available at Big W etc as well as the cancer council shops) Their ultra/ultimate products (30+) are great....
They wont sell 30+ in australia as they dont wish to lull you into a false sense of security so 30+ is the maximum.
However, sun screen does not last indefinitely so if it was an older one then that wouldnt be as effective....
They wont sell 30+ in australia as they dont wish to lull you into a false sense of security so 30+ is the maximum.
However, sun screen does not last indefinitely so if it was an older one then that wouldnt be as effective....
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Re: Factor 50
Use olive oil. Make sure it is extra virgin though the ordinary stuff is only spf 25.....
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thankfully it was only scottish sun so not so hot
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This one caught my attention!
Make sure you reapply sunscreen every two hours. If you're in the water, it washes off; if you're out of the water, it sweats off. Either way, regular reapplication is needed. Also Aussie kids are brought up with the 'slip, slop, slap' message - slip on a tshirt, slop on some sunscreen, and slap on a hat.
Make sure you reapply sunscreen every two hours. If you're in the water, it washes off; if you're out of the water, it sweats off. Either way, regular reapplication is needed. Also Aussie kids are brought up with the 'slip, slop, slap' message - slip on a tshirt, slop on some sunscreen, and slap on a hat.
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Re: Factor 50
Actually I have been looking, but I can't find the exact UK info. I also 'feel' that a 30+ will probably be very similar to the 50, but I would like to be able to confirm it, one way or the other.