Calypso Once a Day Sun Protection Lotion with SPF 30

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Once a Day SPF40 Sun Protection (150ml) is water resistant so only one application is needed for the whole day. The formula provides protection from the sun’s damaging rays and is specially enhanced and designed to protect children’s delicate skin. Apply to all exposed areas especially those that are prone to sun radiation e.g. face, nose, receding hairline, shoulders and feet. Mineral sunscreens fail Which? SPF and UVA tests - find out what happened when we put pricey mineral formulations to the test in our independent lab

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. People can still use these types of sunscreens, but you should treat them like any other sunscreen, and reapply regularly,' he said. The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) says frequent reapplication of sun cream is important, regardless of how long any product claims to give protection for.A spokesperson told us that all of its sun creams are designed for 'longevity' but that it found the use of the word 'durable' more 'appropriate' than once a day. Formula conforms to European recommendation for protection against the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays.

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. Professor Brian Diffey adds that sun creams generally offer ‘very good’ water resistance these days (though be aware water resistance claims also come with caveats, and the products we tested didn't hold up well to real-life conditions in our 2016 investigation), which is good if you're planning on spending time in the pool or in the sea. But over the course of the day swimming will wash away some of the protection.We asked Boots a series of questions about its Once sun cream range and asked it to respond to our concerns about 'once a day' claims.

In 2016 Which? put several once-a-day sunscreens to the test, investigating how long they lasted on volunteers in a controlled lab experiment, and found they didn't offer nearly as much protection as claimed. So it's not surprising that brands have sought to make life easier for us by developing hard wearing sun creams. This is because, she said, the length of protection can vary depending on a person's activities - including how much they sweat and whether they towel dry, for example.Important: Read the instructions carefully before use. Apply to clean dry skin, preferably after a shower. Apply evenly and generously 15 minutes before exposure to the sun, which will allow the product to bind with the skin and form a protective film against UVA/UVB rays. When used correctly, one application is sufficient for all day protection. 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.'

Casting incorrect assertions in this manner is misleading and confusing to customers and we are disappointed that Which? has chosen to do this.' Calypso I had difficulty getting hold of my usual day-long sun cream so took a chance on this. . As others have said, it’s a gel and not a cream, but it absorbs super fast and it’s easy to apply. 2 weeks in day-long sunshine over 30 degrees and I have a good tan and no sunburn. I also usually suffer from heat rash but not with this product. Apply a generous amount of sun cream - around one teaspoon per body part - at least 15 minutes before you go into the sun so it soaks in. The Calypso Once A Day range offers effective, highly water resistant sun care products that provide UVA/UVB protection.Calypso Once A Day SPF10/SPF15/SPF20/SPF25/SPF30/SPF50; Protect your skin from harmful sun radiation 10/15/20/25/30/50 times longer than your natural protection. Apply evenly and generously, smooth in gently. We recommend a minimum quantity of 35ml for all over body protection.