Im looking to buy the highest suncream i possibly can for my toddler, we'll be visiting orlando in June so it will be really hot.
I got an spf 50, and i have loads of shading for her buggy etc, but i would still prefer a much higher one. I was looking online and i have seen some autralian and american makes and they are an spf 70+
BUT
I have just read on a site that the factors are totally different compared to european ones, eg, an american spf 70 is equivelent to a british spf 35,
Sorry if i was going on a but, just need some advice on where to get factor 70, that IS actually a factor 70........
2007-03-16 03:05:44 · 6 answers · asked by x !! Me !! x 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Personally I would go into Boots and ask the pharamcist. And also buy their own brand, it is the only one that has a 5 star rating.
2007-03-16 03:11:34 · answer #1 · answered by OriginalBubble 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw on tv that the spf is not what you should look for its the star rating at the back for uva. Thats the bad stuff. Childrens suncream should all have 5 star uva if not dont buy it.
You have to apply it very thickly and anything over spf 35 should be okay (if you put it on right) although the higher the better.
2007-03-16 03:13:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the SPF is a multiple of the amount of time it takes for someone to burn.
Ie if it takes your toddler 10 mins in the sun to burn, factor 30 will protect her for 5 hours.
Obviously, its important to protect your child as best as possible but re application is more important than getting a 50 compared to a 70
But as a rule of thumb, I have always found international sun cream better than english sun cream
2007-03-16 03:13:27 · answer #3 · answered by Jen G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.drugstore.com/qxp91654_332828_sespider/hawaiian_tropic/ozone_sunblock_spf_70.htm
Hawaiian Tropic makes it...
But 50 spf is usually the level they make in specially formulated "Baby Sunscreen"
50spf will protect the same as 70spf but it protects for 2 hours or so at maximum protection and 70spf might work for like 2hours 20 minutes. If you are reapplying enough, 50 spf for Babies should be fine, and won't clog pores or damage sensitive baby skin.
2007-03-16 03:13:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Florida. the best sunblock for kids is called Bullfrog. I've heard that the higher spf isn't necessary. an spf of 30 is as effective as a higher spf. just apply it as often as necessary.
2007-03-16 03:12:10 · answer #5 · answered by wendy_da_goodlil_witch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't find anything above 50+ Nivea do a nice one. Can't actually seem to find evidence 70+ exists! ( always willing to be proved wrong though)
2007-03-16 03:19:08 · answer #6 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋