Now the Suns Out

pgt67 · Post by **pgt67** » Thu May 20, 2010 1:26 pm

i hope that all you transplantees are slip, slap and slopping your high PF suntan cream on to avoid skin cancer.

I know it should be used all year round but I'd like to bet there are quite a few who dont bother anytime of year!

Kipper · Post by **Kipper** » Thu May 20, 2010 2:55 pm

Almost 6 months post TX for me, as a\ dedicated sun lover it goes against the grain to use any lotion, let alone factor 50 but I've stocked up on it and have been using since February. I caught the sun a few times in Feb when I forgot to use it. Hurts when I rub my eyes and it's on my face, must stop doing that. Sometimes I forget my hands and I've taken to wearing a cap to protect my balding head.

I'm not as good as some though as I sometimes forget and my job involves working outside. Does anyone know if those with darker skin have any more protection against cancer.

Great this innit, you dodge renal failure and faca cancer

malmorrison · Post by **malmorrison** » Thu May 20, 2010 7:31 pm

Hello Kipper,

Think sunsence do a sunblock specifically for the face havent actually tried it yet only gettin decent sun up here in the scottish highlands now so im going to get some next time im at pharmacy. Meantime, I do wear a hat.

hope your doing well.

Regards Malmorrison

wing · Post by **wing** » Thu May 20, 2010 10:49 pm

Sun Sense do indeed do an oil free, factor 50, matt formula, invisible tint finish sunscreen.
I was given a tiny free sample of this product by the Dermatology Nurse at an out patient clinic and I've used it ever since.
As a female of the species, I like to wear make up on a daily basis and this product can be used before applying your usual foundation make up.
It's an Australian product - the Aussies being at the forefront of sun safety.
I haven't seen it in supermarkets or Chemists (not that I've looked very hard) and I got mine via Amazon.
Can thoroughly recommend - not cheap but it does last a long while.

Kipper · Post by **Kipper** » Fri May 21, 2010 7:43 am

Thanks Mal & Wing, just ordered some from Amazon, Â£10.45 but I get the vat off so Â£8.89. Apparantly one application a day so that suits me well, I'll just apply in the morning. I was finding the other stuff hurt my eyes, then I would rub making it worse.

Hottest day of the year here apparently, 26 expected, I'll be walking the dog on the beach after work so must make sure I'm oiled up. Can't complain really as I feel great, slight pull around where the stitches were and still no sensation on my right side but I feel great. Funny how it takes 2 years of dialysis and a transplant to make you appreciate what you have.

Wishing you both well, have a good weekend.

malmorrison · Post by **malmorrison** » Fri May 21, 2010 6:21 pm

Hello,

Have a great weekend Kipper Jerseys such a nice place been there a couple of years ago when I was on Dialysis( the dark days lol ) hoping to get back sometime next year.

I will have a proper look at the sunsence face lotion dont fancy gettin a lumpo on the end of my nose or indeed anywhere.

got the spf 50 body lotion and it seems to be good and like the face lotion its a once a day except I suppose in the height of summer its best to do 2 times?....

Kind regards and best wishes

malmorrison

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Fri May 21, 2010 7:30 pm

Thanks for the pointer. I've ordered some from Amazon. I find most creams/lotions/blocks too heavy and greasy.

squiggles · Post by **squiggles** » Sat May 22, 2010 8:09 pm

For those not already aware, you can get your sun protection on prescription providing the doctor will prescribe.

http://www.cks.nhs.uk/vitiligo/manageme ... sunscreens

I would not advise the uvistat as its quite thick and leaves skin greasy and white even though it states non whitening, similar to sudocrem nappy rash cream

I guess it would be ok in the garden but not when out in public.

I will ask about the sunsence next appointment, thankyou for bringing this topic up.

tommc · Post by **tommc** » Sat May 22, 2010 9:50 pm

Yeh I really should have got some sunscreen already. Im burnt. Doh!

Tom

Thumps · Post by **Thumps** » Sun May 23, 2010 8:09 am

My SunSense arrived yesterday - impressed so far, the face one is great, no residue, light and non-greasy, and I even like the tint. The body one was ok too!

JMan · Post by **JMan** » Sun May 23, 2010 8:49 am

Will be slapping it on today, Birthday garden p!arty BBQ time:) Hehehe!

malmorrison · Post by **malmorrison** » Sun May 23, 2010 11:34 am

Have a great garden party JMan

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY

kind regards malmorrison

Kipper · Post by **Kipper** » Tue May 25, 2010 10:36 am

My Sunsense cream just arrived, just one thing - it is not a one application lasts all day cream, it says re apply frequently on the tube.

sanela · Post by **sanela** » Tue May 25, 2010 12:07 pm

I've been using Ultrasun 50+ (also available in SPF 30 and 20) which is a once a day formula but it is a bit more expensive than Sunsense. It is readily available from John Lewis and Waitrose stores and Amazon. The SPF 20 is more gel like while the other two are more creamy but I still find them easy to apply. The trick is to apply a little bit at a time and at least 20 minutes before you go out in the sun. Works wonders in this heat.

Sanela

squiggles · Post by **squiggles** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 7:30 pm

Thumps wrote:My SunSense arrived yesterday - impressed so far, the face one is great, no residue, light and non-greasy, and I even like the tint. The body one was ok too!

I have made up a small tub mixing sunsense and a blob of foundation to tint it but have not tried it yet.