Sunscreen Suggestions

[ElvisC]

Been ages since I have been in the Caribbean Sun, any suggestions as to the best sunscreen?

[coevan]

Depends on your skin type, my wife is a fair redhead, she uses #40. I am darker and play outdoors more and use a #15. The Caribbean sun is very powerful and you will see plenty of "lobster people" on the second or third day. I'm sure a dermotologist would recommend #40, but hell were on vacation. You want to come back home with a little color.

[sea-n-ski]

We cruise in the Spring so I always get a base at the tanning salon and then swear by Banana Boat SPF 30! Don't forget the lip balm!

 

Have a great cruise!

[StefanieMS]

I bought Water Babies spray bottle 45 spf. No matter how high the number, you will still tan if you are in the sun for a while. I really don't think there is much of a difference between 15 spf and the higher numbers. Make sure you get water proof, and re-apply often.

 

 

Stefanie

[madelinerose]

Anything that's waterproof and at least an SPF 30.

[GoinCruisin]

I am generally pretty tan and can get away with 15 generally, in July on our cruise, that was pushing it and by the end of the week I was using 30... don't forget your scalp and ears!!!! Wear a hat and get some "hair sunscreen" from your salon... i learned the hard way from this years ago!

[colette5479]

I bought Water Babies spray bottle 45 spf. No matter how high the number, you will still tan if you are in the sun for a while. I really don't think there is much of a difference between 15 spf and the higher numbers. Make sure you get water proof, and re-apply often.

 

 

Stefanie

 

A few days ago, I saw a Dr. on CNN that said any SPF after 30 is a waste, that all 30 and above SPF's will work the same. Has anyone else heard this? I know they make a total sunblock for people with extremely sensitive skin so I wonder what the difference is?

[GoinCruisin]

I have heard the same thing... my Dermatologist said that as long as I used SPF 30 of a good quality, I should be fine... If concerned you can go with a block (such as zinc oxide)...

[sunsetme]

I have heard the spf 15 thing but I know I tend to burn with it whereas I definitely get better protection with spf30. On my face I use Ocean Potion spf 45 made for surfers, it comes in a little jar and works great stays on . I've used it in Vegas, Hawaii and on cruises. I have had 3 skin cancers previously on my face from too much sun as a teen so coverage now is crucial. this stuff is great.

[basketsiam]

I have also heard the same thing about SPF 30 or higher......But I have to admit that I use Water Babies 45 spray (made by Coppertone) on my blonde-haired, blue-eyed daughter and she doesn't burn. I like the spray. It's easy to get good coverage without missing any spots (you know.....the one's that turn red later :eek: :eek: ). Also, it's long lasting......No worries about re-applying it constantly inspite of the fact that she's in and out of the water over and over again!!!! :)

[Cruisegirl6]

My dermatolgoist told me the same thing, but he suggested people over the age of 35 should use spf 35-40 anyway.....

I live in Florida, use Nutrogenia, its certainly not greasy and it contains I forgot the name of the chemical so you won't get any breakouts from it. They have spf 30-45. That is the only one I will use, others are greasy and have an odor.

[sea_u_onboard]

Check out these links -

 

http://my.webmd.com/content/article/48/39152?src=Inktomi&condition=Home%20&%20Top%20Stories

 

http://www.yjung.com/sun/

 

One of the most important thing is to apply sunscreen about 30 minutes before going out in the sun and to use the proper amount. The sunscreen needs a chance to be absorbed so it works. Then the key is to reapply it often.

[golabonte]

My only advice is to put any time of sunscreen on before you order your second "Drink of the Day". ;-)

 

Also, good advice on the hat or spray sunscreen. My boyfriend burned his head on the first day, and he's got a thick head of hair.

[cruzn buckeye]

I have used Waterbabies many times and it works great.

The last cruise was in August . I heard that the girls on the Beach Volleyball teams use Coppertone Sport sunblock. It doesn't come off with sweat or sand. I used it on this cruise. We had a very hot day in Coco Caye....no sunburn at all!!!

[Beffy1167]

DH and I buy the No-Ad brand of sunscreen. I buy SPF 30 and it works fine! But I NEVER use regular sunscreen on my face because it burns my eyes when it gets wet. So we use Oil of Olay with sunscreen in it for our faces.

[pugsrcute]

What is hair suncreen?????