Sun's Out!
It's been really sunny with temps over 20 degrees here in Malaga for the past few days. Because of this we said we better get some sun cream. Of course, by buying sun cream we will probably jinx ourselves and it will go back to cooler weather for another month or two!! Well probably not, given that it is Spain that we are talking about!
Parasol
For the past few years, we have been using a really great brand of sun cream that you only need to apply once a day. On our last few sailing trips this has worked out really well as you just put it on after breakfast and then you don't have to think about it again during the day. At home in Ireland, I order it online from Inish Pharmacy. However, when we came out to Malaga last August I picked up a bottle in Dublin Airport - but of course that's long used up.
It's expensive but well worth it as it does a great job at protection. I've never burnt but still get a great tan while using it.
Unfortunately the shipping costs to Spain from Ireland are too high so we ordered an alternative.
P20
The alternative we ordered is Riemann's P20 which is actually the brand that we always swore by before we started using the Parasol. P20 was available through Amazon so we ordered a few bottles in different SPF's and also one specifically for the face.
I'd imagine it will arrive tomorrow or the next day (after ordering yesterday evening) and I will be glad to start using it while I am out sun bathing.
The P20 has a very unique feel tonight and is unlike any sun cream product I have used before. Like Parasol it is a once a day application and I find it to be very effective. The only issue I have with it is that it can stain clothes, towels, sheets, etc. So you need to be careful not to use it if you plan on wearing a nice white sundress or your best white shirt. Parasol on the other hand does not seem to stain and this is one of the reasons why it is my preferred sun protection.
Unfortunately all of the products are coming from different Amazon stores so will all be delivered a different times. Ciaran also ordered Lyons Tea so they will arrive at another time too. We weren't offered the option to get them delivered to a local pick up point so hopefully we will be in when the different couriers arrive at our apartment. We will see.
What sun protection do you use? Do you know of any other once a day application sun protection products? Let me know in the comments section below.
