SPF Factor Guide - Holiday Information
What SPF Factor is right for me?
| Which one are you? | Definition | Which Zone are you going to? | Skin type | SPF Factor Sun Cream to Use |
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| Sun Worshipper | You spend all day in the sun and stay out during the hottest midday periods. A tan is essential you are at the beach or by the pool for the majority of your holiday. |
Zone 1 | A, B | 10-15 |
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Zone 2 | A | 10-15 |
Zone 2 | B | 25-35 |
Zone 3 | A, B | 25-35 |
Zone 1, 2 | C | 25-35 |
Zone 3 | C | 30-50 |
| Sunseeker | You spend some of your day around the pool or sunbathing but not during the hottest part of the day. You occasionally go out sightseeing and getting a tan is not essential. |
Zone 1 | A, B | 8-12 |
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Zone 2 | A | 10-15 |
Zone 2 | B | 15-25 |
Zone 3 | A, B | 25-35 |
Zone 1, 2 | C | 25-35 |
Zone 3 | C | 30-50 |
| Shade Lover | You don't like the sun and feel that the sun is not good for you. Sightseeing is of more interest than sunbathing and you don't feel the need for a tan. |
Zone 1 | A, B | 8-12 |
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Zone 2 | A | 15-25 |
Zone 2 | B | 15-25 |
Zone 3 | A, B | 25-35 |
Zone 1, 2 | C | 15-25 |
Zone 3 | C | 25-35 |
Country Zone
Zone 1 - UK and Northern Europe (Scandinavia, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Northern France & Denmark)
Zone 2 - Southern Europe & Mediterranean (Greece. Italy, South of France, Spain, Mediterranean Islands & Turkey)
Zone 3 - Equatorial & Tropical Climates (Africa, Australia, Egypt, Florida, Malaysia, Mexico & Thailand etc)
Skin Type
Type A - Skin - Dark Brown or Black, Eyes - Brown or dark, Hair, Brown or Black, Moles & Freckles - None or very few, Burning History - Never or Rarely Burnt, Tanning History - Naturally, easily, Brown or Black.
Type B - Skin - Slightly Brown/Mediterranean looking, Eyes - Blue, Green or Hazel, Hair, Fair, Brown or Black, Moles & Freckles - None or very few, Burning History - Burnt Infrequently, Tanning History - Moderate to Strong.
Type C - Skin - White or Pale, Eyes - Blue, Green or Hazel, Hair, Fair, Blonde or Red, Moles & Freckles - Several or Many , Burning History - Easily Burnt, Often, Tanning History - Rarely tanned, Slight tanning.
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