I'm a mum of 2 and although I no longer have regular work I do manage to do a bit of supply teachin...
I'm a mum of 2 and although I no longer have regular work I do manage to do a bit of supply teaching to keep my skills up to date! I live in the sunny south where I grew up, close to my family and friends.
Member since:14.02.2008
Reviews:40
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Overview
I was introduced to P20 by my mum who cannot use most regular sun creams but comes out in prickly heat every time she goes in the sun. She's been using it for years and recommended it to me when I went to Greece. I was unsure whether the bottle (200mls) would last me a fortnight but using it every day it just about did. At this time you had to use it 90 mins before going in the sun so I just put it on every morning. I never reapplied it even though I was in and out of the water, and I never burnt. Fantastic.
Packaging / contents
The sun filter comes in a white packet with a red, orange and white large stripe across the top. The bottle inside contains an oily liquid that you spread evenly across any exposed skin and it forms a bond with your skin which means it is "90% effective even after swimming" (Riemann's website).
Use
One bottle (100mls) should last one adult for a 2 week holiday. The new formula only needs applying 15 mins before going out in the sun making it even easier to use. It is supposed to give all day protection which equates to 10 hours in the sun of protection factor 20. Thats quite enough for a day even in hotter countries. I used it last summer on both my children (2 ½ and 9 months) It kept their skin safe all day every day both here in the UK but also when we went to Ibiza. I was unsure at first about using it for children as none of the literature even in the box or online mention small children, but even on their white and sensitive skin I had no problems. In fact it gave me tremendous peace of mind and stopped the fuss of reapplying!
Advantages
• Once a day application (Even after swimming) • Very effective
Disadvantages
None. It would have been the 90 minute wait but the new formula's have changed to 15. I suppose if I'm being picky it could stain if you spilt it on your clothes - but nothing that vanish can't get out (see review for vanish)
Price / Value for money
At first I thought it was quite expensive at roughly £22 for 200ml but as you only need apply it once a day its actually quite reasonable. There are often offers online if you search for them.
Overall
I think this is a fantastic product that is effective and good value for money. I certainly won't be wasting my money on other sun creams in the future. I think the cheapest place to buy it is the airport so its worth either asking someone to bring you some back from their holiday if you don't fly that often or waiting to buy it at the airport when you go away. I have mine ready for when the sun comes out already!
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Not tried this one, but will look out for it as I also get bad prickly heat.
neenn 26.02.2008 19:29
I have suffered from prickly heat on my hands, many, many years ago and it was very painful and unexpected as I have never suffered from sunburn etc... Good review ;-)
P20 Sun Filter: One pack of 100ml. One Applications provides 10 hours protection if you ... more
follow the instructions. P20 is active 15 minutes after application. P20 offers UVA and UVB protection. P20 excludes 95% of the suns burning rays. P20 is very water...
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