by sunseeker2011 » 07 Feb 2013 14:18
Guess I'm dragging up an old thread here but thought I'd add my own experiences...
We used to use 'normal' sun tan CREAMS but I find that when you get a bit sweaty (unavoidable in 40+ heat) the cream kind of 'leaks' out of your pores and it never seems to properly absorb.
Anyway, a friend of my wife told her about Riemann's P20 and although I was skeptical it really is wonderful stuff.
You do have to apply it 30 mins before sunbathing (but if you read most sun creams they also say similar) but it's non-greasy and doesn't stain clothing (although a few of my white shirts did have some faint yellow stains - not sure if this was from the oil or sweat lol)
It does say on the bottle that 1 application lasts all day and is extremely waterproof but I did tend to still re-apply after a lot of swimming (just in case lol)
Last year we just took the one bottle as we had loads of other creams but this year all I will be taking is P20 - there is 3 of us and I reckon 2 bottles each for 2 weeks. I know it's expensive but if I start buying in dribs and drabs it shouldn't hit the pocket too hard.
I will also have a few session on the sunbed but I have to be very careful as I have vitiligo (no melanin in some places)