ultrasun Very High SPF 50 Sunscreen Sun Protection Sports Gel, 200 ml

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Lamellar technology uses a Lamellar gel structure that is specifically made to work in harmony with your skin. This unique technology helps the formulation bind and work in harmony with your skin, offering longer lasting UV protection that is fully water-resistant whilst helping to strengthen your skin’s barrier. Summer riding can be punishing enough without adding sunburn into the mix. Up the ante by adding in high altitude or sunnier climes and it can be a very real and painful risk. Finding a sunscreen that delivers on protection and is also sweatproof, ethical, non-greasy and easy to apply can be challenging. Swiss company Ultrasun has been a specialist in sun protection products since 1992 and produces a dazzling array of different formulas designed for every type of end user. The Sports range is particularly useful for cyclists, with its easy application and high protection options.

Sweat-resistance: ‘You also want something highly water and sweat-resistant, meaning it won’t slide off or drip into your eyes during your workout,’ says Austen. My advice would be to find a sunscreen that you enjoy wearing, that doesn’t interfere with your joy of running, and build it into your ritual the same way you do with fuelling and stretching,' says Austen.Mrs Christie Ultra Sun This is an excellent Sun cream for those who like an oil based sun protection . Used Ultrasun for years and have never burnt whilst using it According to the Met Office, even when the weather is overcast, UV radiation can still be 80% of its normal levels. Not to mention, the temperature can be deceiving – especially if there’s a breeze making it feel a lot cooler than it is. So even if it's cloudy it's important to protect yourself. UVA rays might not cause you to burn, but they do penetrate more deeply into the skin and play a greater role in premature skin ageing.

Application: It’s important to think about how long you intend to be running and the practicalities of reapplying during your run. A longer-lasting product can be a lot less faff, but if you've got the means to carry your SPF with you, you may want the reassurance of applying something more often. TLT66 Sports oil, not gel! Not happy with this product. The gel is liquid and feels like an oil, and is yellow in colour. The Sports range comes in variants from SPF20 to SPF50. The SPF50 Gel is only available as a 200ml bottle, whereas the SPF30 and SPF20 both come in a larger – and therefore better value and more environmentally friendly – 400ml bottle as well, and also a more compact 100ml option. The 200ml bottle is fine for home use, but not ideal for carrying on a ride for re-application, which is a shame.

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The formula is vegetarian and vegan friendly, and does not contain any of the controversial ingredients that are harmful to coral reefs, which is good to know, and makes it a great option for sun, sea and cycling holidays. Verdict It felt grainy on application. Left it for 20 minutes before getting dressed. Has ruined a summer dress, underwear and linen shirt. Left a yellow stain on everything, including bedding. I realised the following morning and threw it in the bin. An expensive waste of money.