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Do You Know How Long Sunscreen Will Protect You For?

25 September, 2018 - 09:05pm by - First Lady | 157 Comments

Article by BR Natalie

Do you know how long a SPF 30 sunscreen will protect you for?

30 minutes
3 hours
3 x 30 minutes
Other?

I've been quizzing my family and friends as part of my 'wear-sunscreen' nag-a-thon.  No one has answered correctly thus far.

Not to sound like a nagging nelly but our little pop quiz shouldn't have you stumped. SPF is a DAILY ESSENTIAL for everyone in your family.  Why?  Because it is quite literally life-saving stuff.  And not in a 'there's a small chance it could save your life' way.  Sunscreen is hugely important.  90% of skin cancers in NZ are caused by excessive sun exposure.  And skin cancer rates in NZ?  High.  Really, really high.  We have the highest incidence rate of melanoma in the world.

So, back to that burning question.  Do you think 'the higher the SPF number, the longer I'll be protected?' Uh-uh.  

SPF is directly related to the individual's burn time. 

So if you burn within 20 minutes of unprotected sun exposure, when applied correctly, SPF 30 will protect you for 20 minutes x 30.  So 600 minutes.  If you burn within 10 minutes of sun exposure, a SPF 30 will only protect you for 300 minutes - a HUGE difference.

Minutes to burn without sunscreen x SPF = Maximum sun exposure time

But always err on the side of caution, and reapply regularly.  Slip, slop, slap!

We're looking for 60 reviewers to put a sunscreen from a renowned brand La Roche-Posay to the test.  


La Roche-Posay's Anthelios XL Ultra Light SPF50+  is a with broad spectrum SPF50+ facial sunscreen containing an innovative UV filtering system to provide the highest UVA and UV protection. 

It's ultra light with a non-greasy texture and is absorbed instantly - leaving a finish that is...invisible.  Like all La Roche-Posay products, Anthelios XL is specially designed for sensitive skin - it's fragrance-free, paraben-free, non-comedogenic.

We know - it sounds FANTASTIC.  If you want to be one of our reviewers on this Trial Team, put your hand up by commenting below and chatting to us about all things sunscreen.  Did you pass our pop quiz at the beginning of the article?  Do you regularly use sunscreen, or are you a bit hit and miss?  Maybe you have sensitive skin and struggle to find the right daily sunscreen?

Get chatting below - we might just pick you!

Do You Know How Long Your Sunscreen Will Protect You For?


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26th September, 2018

Sorry I flunked the quiz at the beginning of the article. I am a bit hit and miss with sunscreen, I know I should use it but don't always put it on. We have just put a pool in for the summer so getting into the regular routine of putting on sunscreen is a must. Maybe I need one that really works.

26th September, 2018

Oh wow that's good to know. I admit i am bad at applying before going into the sun and then forgetting for the rest of the day!

26th September, 2018

Would love to try this...my daughter and I are allergic to most sunscreens, we both get bumpy skin after a few days wearing it!

26th September, 2018

This sounds amazing and I'd love to trial it! I burn very quickly/easily and therefore I need to wear good quality broad-spectrum sunscreen every day. The problem I have is finding a sunscreen that offers good protection without being thick or greasy. My skin can be sensitive to some products so I also need a product that is gentle on my face. I also love that this is paraben and fragrance-free!!

26th September, 2018

I was just thinking about stocking up sunscreen for the upcoming summer, which surely will be another scorcher. Its always hard to decide which brand to buy, but protection of 50+ is a must, especially for New Zealand conditions. LA Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Ultra Light SPF 50+ sounds like a great product, because my skin seems to get more sensitive the older I get.

26th September, 2018

This would be great to trial. I should be wearing a sunscreen all the time but do find some a little hit and miss. Nothing worse than buying a sunscreen and it isn't right for you. The idea of it being instantly absorbed and non greasy really appeals to me, I prefer to wear sunscreen on my body not on my clothes and there is nothing worse than one that leaves you feeling like you are about to be grilled or baked, so yes I'd be very keen to give this a whirl and see if it is right for me...

26th September, 2018

Oh I do use sunscreen And I had know idea how long it worked for so I always apply it So an interesting read thanks :) And yes it sounds so good x

26th September, 2018

I would love to trial this product. Sunscreen is so important and this one has me wanting to try it. I'm fair and burn easily so sunscreen is a must in my skincare regime. I want to find a great one!

26th September, 2018

It is really hard to find a sunscreen that does not make me go "arrrgh get it off me; too much; needs rubbing in more" etc. etc. I literally hate the feel of sunscreen on my skin even though I know it is a necessary evil. I would be really keen to find one that does not feel like I am wearing an oil slick or melted marshmallows.... If it is non-comedogenic even better for wearing on the face :)

26th September, 2018

I would LOVE to try this! I’m allergic to so many sunscreens on the market which isn’t ideal because I have such fair skin, I break out in a week long rash! This one sounds amazing and I’d love to test it to see how it reacts with my skin, could end up being a new summer product for me x

26th September, 2018

I would love to trial this product as Ive heard very positive things about la roche-posay! I have melasma pigmentation so multiple uses daily of sunscreen is so important.

26th September, 2018

I play loads of tennis outdoors year round and have never found a good sunscreen for my face that doesn't make my eyes stream or make me break out in pimples the next day. This one sounds nice and light so hopefully it ticks the boxes the other ones I have tried doesn't fit.

26th September, 2018

Im always on the lookout for a fab sunscreen. I need to use it every day and I’m allergic to some, including cancer society. I’m super pasty, freckles and have sensitive skin so I make up quote the combo and this sounds like one I gotta try!!

26th September, 2018

A sunscreen that is non-greasy and non-comedogenic sounds great, especially for my oily + acne prone skin!

26th September, 2018

I’d love to try this as I find some sunscreens too heavy for my sensitive skin.

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