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RitasEngaged Posted:

Sunscreen

what levels of spf shoudl i bring to Aruba?

flibbertigibbet Posted:

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depends on how easily you burn?

RitasEngaged Posted:

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Posted by weddingbees

depends on how easily you burn?


me and fh go to the tanning salon - he burns easily i just get reddish the first day or two
brittndave Posted:

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i used to get this really bad reaction to the sun and my doctor told me that everything over spf 35 is just 35 with a different number written on the bottle so i just use spf 35 (even when i went to aruba) and just keep reapplying every so often or when i start to feel really hot in a spot

JLWSJC Posted:

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I've never asked myself this question as I am of the 'find the highest spf available, hopefully equivalent to lead paint' school.

But I would take at least 30, no matter what your skin is like.
GonnaBeeMrsG Posted:

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I would bring like a 45 and also like a 15.


when me and FH went to Dominican we had to buy 45 since it was strong! Im like you and only get a little red. Thats why I say bring both.
flibbertigibbet Posted:

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i'm really fair skinned. i use seperate sunblock for face and body.

i use arbonne baby sunblock on my face actually.

i usually start the summer off with 45 then i start using 30 or 15

the rays are much stronger down there though.

MrsC2010 Posted:

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i burn reallllly easily. FH and I went there and burned soo bad the first day so the rest of the trip i was using baby sunscreen that was like spf 50
flibbertigibbet Posted:

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Posted by MrsC2010

i burn reallllly easily. FH and I went there and burned soo bad the first day so the rest of the trip i was using baby sunscreen that was like spf 50


yeah i'd play it safe. the last last last last thing you want on your honeymoon is to be burned to a crisp.

play it safe. especially the first few days.


ETA: and make sure FH does too. if he gets burned you know men are useless and he will be bit*hing about it for the reset of the trip.
T E R I Posted:

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I use spf 30 when we went away, I usually get a little red and then turns to tan

FutureCap Posted:

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the sun is soooooooooo strong there and there is a nice breeze so it is easy to not realize how much sun you are getting. start with atleast 30... then if you are not a burner drop to nothing lower than 15!

MayBride2010 Posted:

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I tan pretty easily and also go tanning. But....whenever going to the Caribbean I ALWAYS have to start out with at least a 30 for the first two days....if I don't I get burned to a crisp - and thats no fun. So...I would say start off for the first day or two at like 30/45, then gradually decrease the SPF. I never go below like a 15 while down there because the sun is so strong. Meanwhile - up here in NY during the summer I only use a 4...

HTH!
jennybee Posted:

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I got fried in aruba snorkeling. so remember to reapply! reapply! reapply!!!!

dfw343 Posted:

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Bring 35 then 15 last days.
ALways use 30 or more on face.
soontobecruz Posted:

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Completely dependant on your and your FH's skin.

We both tan easily but might get a little red the first day when we are in the carribean so I always bring 15.
FutureMrsKuehne Posted:

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I do NOT burn easily, and in aruba, I burned my first day cuz i thought 'i dont burn!!! Oil me up!'

so now i put 30 on my face and shoulders....

once i get my base (first day) i keep 30 on my face, but MAYBE 15 on my shoulders, if that...

so the sun is strong there!!! use something, at least til u get ur base
mariedsgn Posted:

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I always use spf 45 (I'm afraid of wrinkles)
I still get really tan with 45
cateydee Posted:

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im like u i burn a little then tan. i use 60+ whatever's the highest of aveeno brand and if im in the sun for a week straight, i still get a tan and no burn. i buy tons of that stuff.

KM714 Posted:

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at least 30... you will still tan, i promise. i lifeguarded for years and used 45 multiple times a day and still got SUPER tan!

****word to the wise, watch your scalp!!! i went to aruba and diligently applied sunblock. we did a RV tour thing and i had a visor on... WORST SUNBURN on my part ever, hurt to shower, hurt to brush my hair, and then it looked like dandruff. wear a hat, regardless of how you think you look. ***

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