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“I was excited when I found a green alternative to traditional suncream that had good reviews. Although it does not have a scent, which I would prefer, and does not rub in as smoothly or quickly as traditional suncream, it is a great choice if you want to be environmentally friendly (reef safe).”
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“Having spent a lot of money on this product I am very disappointed to say it’s awful! I have olive skin and rarely burn but after using this product for one day I was burnt and had prickly heat. It’s very difficult to apply , and leaves an awful cast. The worst thing about this product is every time it comes into contact with water it goes extremely white and needs re rubbing in (which is impossible to do). I found the only way to reapply this suncream was to completely wash it off and start again. Needless to say it was a very expensive mistake.”
Hi Debbi, thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that you have not found the Sun Cream suitable for you. The following are all possible reasons as to why a reaction occurred:
1. Insufficient sun lotion was applied – the recommended amount is 2mg/cm2 of skin surface – equal to 30-35g of lotion to cover the entire body. Applying less than this amount will result in much less protection estimated – for example, applying half the recommended amount of an SPF30 lotion will only give between SPF5-SPF6 protection.
2. The sun lotion was not applied at least 30 minutes before sun exposure as directed on the label. This is crucial as two of the UV filters in the lotion must be given time to absorb into the outer layer of the skin where they can provide their intended protection. Applying the lotion once you are already in the sun means that initial UV exposure is in effect without any protection and will result in rapid burning.
3. The lotion was not reapplied frequently. Two of the UV filters in the lotion work by reacting with UV radiation to convert it into a different form of radiation, i.e. heat. As part of that reaction, the activity of these UV filters gets used up and they become less and less effective. This is why sun lotions need to be reapplied frequently to maintain protection.
4. The sun lotions were not reapplied after swimming or bathing. These lotions are labelled as water-repellent meaning that they will resist light splashing with water. They are not waterproof or strongly water-resistant and should always be reapplied after swimming, as directed on the label.
Any of the above reasons, or a combination of two or more of them, could easily result in skin burning due to sun exposure. Once the skin has begun to burn, it becomes much more sensitive to UV radiation and the redness and discomfort will continue to increase even with copious use of sun lotion. This is why it is so important to prevent burning and redness in the first place. If you are to have any of the product remaining at all, please do return this back to us and we would be more than happy to provide you with a refund for this. We again sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this has caused and we will wait to hear from you.
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“Was looking for acne friendly suncream. Very hard to rub in which unfortunately aggravated the skin. Throughout the day small white balls of cream form which gives a sticky feeling. I tan easily and do not burn however found myself going pink on the first few days of use on holiday. 3 stars as this did not break out my skin which is the reason for purchase.”
Hi Fleur, thank you for your review. Absorption can sometimes hindered by dry skin. This can be remedied by exfoliating and also tapping the skin, once the sun lotion has been rubbed on the relevant areas, this helps the skin absorb faster. i hope this was of some help to you.
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“After 4 years (on and off) of failing to find a suncream which I was not allergic to, this suncream has finally fixed that issue for me.
I went to my GP and visited chemists and neither provided a solution. I took matters into my own hands and noted down products which I was allergic to and found common ingredients. One such ingredient was Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, known as Avobenzone, which is a core ingredient in common suncreams, even hypoallergenic versions.
This suncream does not contain that ingredient and so I tested it and I have had no issues. This was a relief, as previous holidays and sunny days were spent weighing up the risk of an allergic reaction (heat rash type skin reaction, swollen eyes etc.) vs. running the risk of being sunburnt.
I would highly recommend this for anyone who has faced similar issues. I recently went on a 7 day trip and have returned with a fair amount of suncream left, which is due to the good coverage this suncream provides. The suncream has a slight smell to it upon application, however it is not noticeable once applied. It provided me protection throughout the holiday. With it being SPF30, ensure you apply it approximately every 2 and half hours to avoid reaching the approx max of 3 hours.
Aside from the product itself, Green People's shipping was great, from the sustainable nature of its packaging, to the updates throughout. I will definitely be using other products from this company!”
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“Great product, soaks into skin, non greasy, protects wonderfully, suitable for sensitive skin. Would highly recommended. Works for all the family. It would be perfect if the packaging was compostable too.”
