Holiday Information - SPF Factor Guide

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
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
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
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
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.