Sports suncream

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JohnnyO May 2012 12:53pm, 27 May 2012 13,037 posts	0 JohnnyO P20 is of course, only factor 20. They claim in their packaging that the difference above 20 is minimal (95% block at 20, 97% block at 30 etc). No idea how true this is.
HellsBells May 2012 12:59pm, 27 May 2012 11,959 posts	0 HellsBells I use Nivea Kids 50+ water resistant spray, quite light and seems to stay put I like the spray because I can squirt passing children without having to pin them down!
Cyclops May 2012 1:47pm, 27 May 2012 76 posts	0 Cyclops I got some Factor 50 Coppertone Sport as recommended by Fetchies last year. Spent all day Thursday in a field on a school trip and not a bit pink. Does sting a bit if it gets in your eyes but seems to last on runs.
Meglet May 2012 1:51pm, 27 May 2012 10,039 posts	0 Meglet We had the coppertone stuff (but I bought it in USA) and it was brilliant, spray on mist stuff. Just bought a similar one from Piz Buin, but I do like the Piz Buin 'One Day Long', its not greasy and seems to last well. Agree with JonnyO about P20, turns clothes yellow. I also think its not got as good UVA rating as other suncreams. We also once had a mousse in a can that was brilliant, haven't seen it recently, somebody said you can get it online and its sold as anti-allergy Don't try the Boots own spray on mist, supposed to be dry-touch but actually greasy, my legs still felt greasy this morning after wearing it yesterday!
Kirsty May 2012 1:59pm, 27 May 2012 718 posts	0 Kirsty I'm pretty burnable and I find the banana boat sports stuff in the little orange bottle works really well. I use 30 or 50 depending on how hot and how long a run.
CrazyLegs May 2012 2:08pm, 27 May 2012 7,188 posts	0 CrazyLegs Factor 50 Nivea seems to have done the trick today during the Bupa 10,000
Discovery Dave Apr 2014 8:44pm, 29 Apr 2014 13,943 posts	0 Discovery Dave Thought I'd resurrect this thread as the weather's getting warmer. Have noticed a new (to me) brand, Calypso, which seems the same as Riemann, but half the price (even less if you shop at Aldi). Also Riemann now seem to do SPF 30 and 50 versions. I seem to recall something about UVA and UVB both being important, but not many sun lotions even mention the latter (and if they do there are no stars). Is there anyone around who knows about this stuff, and can let us know what we need to look for to avoid skin cancer and/or looking like David Dickinson?
Discovery Dave Apr 2014 8:45pm, 29 Apr 2014 13,944 posts	0 Discovery Dave (I should also mention that, to me, Riemann smells like marathons.)
JohnnyO Apr 2014 8:51pm, 29 Apr 2014 17,606 posts	0 JohnnyO UVB is the stars, UVA is the number. UVB causes burning? UVA causes skin ageing? Both cause cancer??? (I think) Best to protect against both. I am currently using Banana Boat waterproof, which seems very good. Factor 50.
Lemon10 Apr 2014 8:55pm, 29 Apr 2014 840 posts	0 Lemon10 Another vote for banana boat from a deathly pale blonde who can take 6 hours to do a marathon and a bandanna round the neck to prevent back of neck burn as regardless what cream I use that bit always burnt.