I used the factor 20 for a trip to Greece in April and I didn't burn and ended up with a lovely tan - I've found my preferred brand of sunscreen and can't see that I'll change any time soon! The gel does smell slightly medicinal on application and not like the usual coconut baby lotion scent of most sun protection creams, however this disappears pretty quickly. Unlike traditional sunscreens that require re-application on a regular basis, Calypso Once A Day can be applied only once and will protect your skin from harmful sun radiation. Since our 2016 investigation, the CTPA has advised brands to voluntarily stop making 'once a day' claims and move towards using the word 'durable' instead.

A spokesperson said: 'Soltan Once products clearly state how they should be used and when to reapply. So, if you are only applying your sunscreen once a day, you are at risk of spending hours in the sun with little or no protection to those areas of skin that may have been missed. Calypso Once A Day lotion is a water-resistant non-greasy formula offering proection against both UVA and UVB rays.The British Association of Dermatologists says when using lotions, you should aim to apply at least six full teaspoons to cover the body of an average adult and should apply it at least 15 minutes before heading out in the sun so it can sink in. Please note that Royal Mail currently classes perfumes, nail polishes, flammable liquids and aerosols as "hazardous materials" and will only accept a limited number of these per parcel. So it's not surprising that brands have sought to make life easier for us by developing hard wearing sun creams. At the time, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) criticised our use of t-shirts. While we have taken care in preparing this summary and believe it to be accurate, it is not a substitute for reading the product packaging and label prior to use.

They were allowed to wear t-shirts and sit on a chair (we did this because if you lie on a sun lounger or towel, get sandy, or wear a t-shirt on holiday it’s possible your single-use sunscreen could be rubbed off over time). You can also try our handy, pocket-size Once a Day Sachets to stay protected while you are on the move.Over the course of a day, he added, 'swimming, drying, sweating, getting dressed and undressed' can cause sun cream to be wiped or washed away.

Brands aren’t allowed to make 'once a day' claims on sunscreen in Australia, due to concerns they give people a false sense of security, but there's no such restriction in the UK. It's also a good idea when out and about sightseeing to cover up a little wearing loose fitting clothing in natural fabrics such as cotton and linen - it will help shield your skin from the sun and help prevent burning - this article on dress codes from Luxor DE 'Marlscat' might help further - http://www. Hi, I see your original post was from a couple of years ago but thought I'd reply in case anyone else was looking in and wondering. This light and non-greasy formulation has gentle moisturisers, which replenish natural oils lost by exposure to sun, wind and water. I’d picked up Calypso Once a Day Sun Lotion after a lovely travel and beauty blogger recommended it at the Blogosphere Lush Beauty School event (in fact the very girl next to me in the photo).This cleverly designed formula is made so you only need to apply it just once a day to keep your skin protected. Professor Brian Diffey recommends applying sun cream like you would paint to a wall - you'd rarely just do one coat.