Sounds unbelievable doesn’t it – only having to apply your sun protection once per day? That’s what Reimanns P20 claims. It was recommended to me by a policeman who said his mate (who had even fairer skin than me) never burnt his entire holiday. It was after I forked out nearly twenty quid ... Read review
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Advantages: Only apply once a day Disadvantages: Takes an hour and a half to work
Sounds unbelievable doesn’t it – only having to apply your sun protection once per day? That’s what Reimanns P20 claims. It was recommended to me by a policeman who said his mate (who had even fairer skin than me) never burnt his entire holiday. It was after I forked out nearly twenty quid for the stuff that I wondered where his mate had gone; it could have been Iceland or Alaska for all I know!
Anyway I thought I’d let my husband ... ...to see if it worked. Then if he got really burnt I wouldn’t bother with it. It’s always handy to have a guinea pig in these situations (not a real guinea-pig – just Andy, no animals were harmed in the writing of this review). He used it for a few days with no ill effects so I thought I’d try it. I have the type of skin that can burn within five minutes of Northeast sunshine (no, its not a myth – we do have about three days a year when it gets sunny), ... more
Sounds unbelievable doesn’t it – only having to apply your sun protection once per day? That’s what Reimanns P20 claims. It was recommended to me by a policeman who said his mate (who had even fairer skin than me) never burnt his entire holiday. It was after I forked out nearly twenty quid for the stuff that I wondered where his mate had gone; it could have been Iceland or Alaska for all I know!
Anyway I thought I’d let my husband test it on our recent holiday to a Greek island, to see if it worked. Then if he got really burnt I wouldn’t bother with it. It’s always handy to have a guinea pig in these situations (not a real guinea-pig – just Andy, no animals were harmed in the writing of this review). He used it for a few days with no ill effects so I thought I’d try it. I have the type of skin that can burn within five minutes of Northeast sunshine (no, its not a myth – we do have about three days a year when it gets sunny), so I am extremely careful. Usually I can be found under a parasol, wearing a big hat and smothered in at least 3 inches of factor 30-sun protection. Very attractive.
The big disadvantage with this product is that it has to be applied 90 minutes before any exposure to the sun. This is a long time when you have an impatient family eager to jump into the pool. It can stain some synthetic materials so it’s best to apply it naked and not dress for at least half an hour. Oh the kids did have a good laugh at us wandering around the apartment like John Wayne. You should see the photos, well maybe not.
The first time I used the P20 I thought it felt awful. It’s a sticky, yellowy oil and I felt like I was being basted with stinky honey. It doesn’t taste of honey, it’s yuck. I now know not to blow raspberries on Andy’s tummy when he’s covered in this stuff. The chemically smell does wear off fairly quickly. It’s very tacky when first applied but after the required 90 minutes wait, it absorbs onto your skin and is undetectable. A little P20 goes a long way and we found that a 200ml bottle was sufficient for the entire fortnight so although the initial outlay was a tad expensive it worked out quite economical when you compare it to regular sun protection.
I had worked out that if I usually burn after 5 mins exposure and the product is factor 20 then I could have 100 minutes per day in the sunshine. It took me quite a while to work that out cos I didn’t have a calculator with me. To be totally honest it was so hot most days - 42C – that I don’t think I sat in direct sunlight for half that time. My husband (being male and quite mad) lay out for hours on end and now resembles a pickled walnut. Neither of us burnt at all while using this stuff. Andy’s a bit baldy (okay then, a lot baldy) and always burns his scalp on holiday but this year after using the P20 he’s had no problems at all.
So how does it work? This is the technical bit. The main active ingredient of P20 is p-aminobenzoic acid also known as Vitamin H, which binds to the keratin in skin to give long lasting protection against burning. Seemingly this process takes 90 minutes, which is why you have to wait so long before sunbathing. From what I understand of it, it puts a kind of protective coating on the skin. It does allow some UVA rays to get through so that you gradually tan. We all ended up a lovely colour, very healthy looking.
It even protects while swimming and claims (in the leaflet provided) to still be 90% effective after frequent swimming. We tested this on our children, Becca the mermaid and Robert the fish (who live in the swimming pool on holiday) and they didn’t burn either. Mind they were wearing oversized t-shirts and hats throughout the holiday. You can’t be too careful with your children’s skin.
The leaflet that comes with the P20 stuff is quite detailed and informative and we found that as long as we followed the instructions we had no problems. I was a bit worried in case it reacted with the Spray tan I’d had before my holiday as I had visions of it taking my lovely fake colour away but I was ok. Andy found that it made his greasy skin quite spotty but I have dry skin so it’s left my skin fairly moisturised and smooth.
I would advise anyone thinking of using this product to read the leaflet before buying or to visit the website at www.p20.com just to be aware of any problems with it. As I said before it’s a bit of a chore having to wait 90 minutes after applying before sun exposure but its worth it not to have the hassle of reapplying lotion every hour or so.
We got ours from Savers and it cost £17.99 for a 200ml bottle. I will definitely use it again.
Advantages: Only need to apply it once a day Disadvantages: Turns your clothes yellow
***What is it?***
Riemann P20 is a once a day sun protection cream. If applied as per the instructions it will last for approx 6 hours. It only comes in factor 20.
***How does it work?***
Rieman say:
The active ingredient in P20 is PABA (p-aminobenzoic acid), which is a natural substance found in the human body - it is also known as Vitamin H. When P20 is applied to the skin, the p-aminobenzoic acid is absorbed and binds to the keratin in the ... ...it on BOGOF or any other special offer other than via the internet I stand steadfast in my allegiance to P20.
Try it, you might never go back to traditional sun cream.
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miggmoggspud 13.07.2006
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Advantages: Only have to apply once a day, waterproof, high SPF, nice tan Disadvantages: Takes a while to become active, can stain clothing, price might put you off
I have really fair skin that burns easily, and don't usually get a tan. In fact I often avoid direct sun, being quite happy to sit in the shade or wait until the strong sun has passed before venturing out. However, when holidaying somewhere where that isn't practical (Mexico and Florida are two recent-ish holidays that spring to mind) P20 does a great job at keeping my skin from burning.
P20 is unusual so far as sun protection is concerned, since ... ...day for most people. It has an active ingredient (PABA, also known as vitamin H) that binds itself to your skin when applied, meaning that it stays put even when you’re in and out of the sea or the pool like a jack in the box. This is great for me, as one of the things I really hate about traditional suntan cream is that it isn’t waterproof, so doesn’t work if I spend extended time in the water, and certainly doesn’t stand ...
xalala 03.05.2005
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Advantages: No heavy suntans to carry round, Once a day application, Tan without burning. Disadvantages: 90 minute wait, occasional staining,
RECOMMENDATION
I was recommended this product by a stranger whilst I was perusing the vast choice of suntan creams. She noticed I was fair skinned and told me that I must try P20 as it is an amazing product that will make me never want to use other creams again. She said you only need to literally apply it once a day in the morning, wait 90 minutes, then that is it for the day!! She told me that you still tan, but do not burn whatsoever.
As you ... ...hot holidays and always burnt I thought what the hell, and bought some.....
STOCKISTS
P20 comes in a 100ml or 200ml screw top plastic bottle. It costs roughly £10 for 100ml and £20 for 200ml. This may seem expensive, but actually is good value when you really only apply it once a day. It can be purchased from several outlets that include: Superdrug, Waitrose, John Lewis, Lloyds pharmacy, Bodycare, Savers, Wilkinsons, Semi-Chem, and most airport ...
Cojoba 26.04.2003
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Advantages: Phenomenal sun protection from a single application Disadvantages: Stains clothing
...I was introduced to Riemann P20 by my partner, a pharmacist, after she had returned from travelling to some very hot climates. My partner's travelling companion happens to have a very pale complexion, like myself, and she used P20 throughout their adventure in places like India, Vietnam and Australia (during their summer!). To my surprise, the travelling companion did not frazzle in the Australian sun, resembling a lobster, and instead was rewarded ... ...was intrigued and decided to purchase this product. The first test was a holiday to mainland Greece in an area that was prone to temperatures well above 35 degrees C. The forecast for the holiday was good - hot and sunny. On arriving at the hotel, I decided to open the P20 and apply. The instruction say that you must wait 90 minutes for the product to 'bind' to your skin. This means that for 90 minutes you mustn't go out in the sun (since this first ...
Goater189 14.06.2003
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Advantages: Once a day application, brilliant protection Disadvantages: initally expensive, may cause staining
I was recommended this stuff by a friend several years ago. I thought it was a bit expensive, but tried it anyway. I have been using it ever since.
As it only has to be applied once a day, 90 mins before exposure to the sun, it was a simple matter of putting it on, having breakfast and then you are ready for all day sun.
I have used P20 in Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Cyprus and Spain and never once been burnt. I have been swimming & snorkeling and still ... ...11 yo girl off to France with a bottle of the stuff. She shared it with her friend and applied it themselves. Neither of them got burnt, except for the one occasion when her friend didn't use use it!
This is good stuff, but it comes in at about £24 for 200 ml, £15 for 100 ml (shop prices). But as it only needs to be applied once a day, it works out to be very cost effective. Shop around for the best prices. Ebay usually have some for auction.
It ...
kintara 29.07.2003
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