What_a_life

I know its a bit of a mad question, but how expensive is suncream in Oz. Just wondered as I was shopping today for suncream for the kids,was looking in Boots,etc,its so flipping expensive. Am hoping that as we are going to need it for evermore once we get there,it will be a bit cheaper!!!!!
Thanks Deb

Find the sun

We bought a giant bottle with a pump in coles, value brand stuff factor 30 for about $11 a tub, it did the job and the amount you have to put on the kids you need a big one. Not worth buying anything here, overpriced and you'd get through it in a couple of days.

Bonnybute

I'm interested in this question too, also would like to know, if anyone perfers a certain brand etc, like P20 once a day sun filter, which is fantastic, as once it's applaied your protected all day.

I will be greatful for any advise, as personally I HATE suncream, just the slippy slimy feel of the stuff.

thanks

Maple Leaf

Hi there~

Suncream in australia by aussie standards is very reasonable cost wise. Just be aware of the expiration dates when buying. They don't last forever.

Also of great value is what is called UV protective clothing for kids to wear at the beach etc. it is of light fabric and great for when they are playing around on the sand building sandcastles and xploring around on the rocks etc. So much for a kid to do at the beach. When i was younger my siblings and i spent hours and hours at the beach. Back then we had to wear the Zinc cream, which you can still buy. However with the improved sunscreen products one doesn't have to walk around with a bright pink nose anymore..hehehehe BUT in saying that it does work...

As i am older now i can tell first hand that sun damage does come out later. I have a *thing* on my shoulder that is need of burning off. and also have had skin treatments for my face. As has ALL of my siblings. I also have a family friend who has had over 100 sun spots removed. My mother is constantly having something burnt or frozen off. it is a real issue.....and it is a credit to you that you are thinking of your family

Good Luck and enjoy Australia. It is truly a beautiful land..

Maple Leaf

Hi Bonny~

I so hear you.

Sunscreen protection is avaible in moisturisers for the face and also makeup.

In Australia i used to buy a product from a store called David jones..it was a tinted moisturiser. Just can't think of the brand at the moment. if i do will pop back and write it in. Those tinted sunscreen moisturisers work well.

I can't think of any particular brand for sunscreens. they all work pretty well much the same. and i would swap around and buy a diff one each year. as there is always new and improved ones on the market.

What_a_life

Thanks, I thought it would be much cheaper,but just wanted to check.
I was also wondering about the stuff you only need to apply once a day,as putting on cream is like washing an octopus,and they are always complaining I get it in their eyes,( I dont,they just like to have a moan ,as kids do)
Thanks for the uv clothing tip, I have some bits that I have bought from tescos, but to be honest,will stock up in oz,where I know the stuff will be the real mccoy,suitable for proper sun,not british sun

Dorothy

We buy the giant 2L jug of sunscreen and it sits in our kitchen, where we see it all the time. Before anyone in our house goes outside they squirt some on. My husband is (was) very blond, now bald, and fair skinned and the kids and I are both fair with lot of red in our hair and freckles. We all tend to burn quite easily. In order for sun screen to be effective, though, it has to be reapplied often. And do go for your mole checks yearly.

cra1gm

not seen the once a day stuff here, cant imagine it would be anywhere near strong enough for the ozzy sun, factor 30 here is like industrial strength.

loz

Because of the strength of the sun over here doctors DON'T recommend the once a day stuff (and you will find it hard to buy) they tend to recommend anything over factor 20 applied every 3-4 hours.
Don't forget though sun protection comes in all ways and here they have a simple rule to remember.................SLIP SLAP SLOP

SLIP into a T-shirt
SLAP on a hat (and at the height of summer you will need one)
SLOP on the sunscreen

Because sun cream is an essential it is a lot cheaper (and more effective) than in the UK.

Ginger3710

Oil of Olay moisturiser comes with a sunscreen, it's a reputable brand here and available in supermarkets.

themerlin

I get the kids suncream, seems to be less greasy then the cheap stuff that comes in liter tubs.

biggy

P20 is of no use in Oz infact Im sure it has been banned...but I may be wrong You need Broad Spectrum sunscrean for here. I use Pricelines own make $10 for a litre its fab stuff

iPom

Chemist own stuff. Very cheap. Brill.

Gibbo

Don't worry once you're here they'll put it on for themselves and so won't complain!

Ginger3710

Anyway, whatever you buy, you'll need 30+ in the Aussie heat. We have the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. Those convicts were sure brought to the wrong country!!