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[falene]

We have two redheads in our family and we use very specific sunscreens to prevent burns. I know that we have to use fish safe sunscreen at Discovery Cove. Does anybody know what the spf # is and is there somewhere I can get a higher #? We use at least 55. Thanks for your help.

[shellybelly72]

I asked my friend who went last year, she said she thinks it was 30spf. You can send an email to Discovery cove and they may be able to reccomend a brand with a higher SPF or possibly give you the ingredients so you can get something that will work for your family and be safe for the fishies...

Good Luck!

[modisney]

The brand that they use is Panama Jack. I'd just call them, it'd be quicker than an email.

[lisamarie]

DD and I both burn easily. The sunscreen at discovery cove worked well; no sunburn. But is is THICK, like Desitin and tough to rub in. But it worked well and we had enough in the samples. Otherwise, you can buy some more there

[Sue M.]

I've seen that brand in Walgreen's Drug Stores in Florida. Possibly even Walmart. Have fun at Discovery Cove.

[unewillow]

Not a red head, but I'm very fair and I burn very easily. I used the SPF30 Panama Jack they gave us/recommended and I was absolutely fine. Just remember to try and reapply frequently since you are in and out of the water.

[Sue M.]

I was at a dermatologist recently, and he told me anything higher than a 30 spf is a waste of money, a 60 doesn't do anything more than a 30, but cost more. Thought it was interesting!

[modisney]

Originally Posted by Sue M.

I was at a dermatologist recently, and he told me anything higher than a 30 spf is a waste of money, a 60 doesn't do anything more than a 30, but cost more. Thought it was interesting!

I had a similar conversation with my dermatologist in May and she said the same thing. She said 30 or 45 is fine. No big difference in the higher numbers and the only thing that will give you 100% coverage is old fashioned, white zinc oxide.

[unewillow]

And in this line, I thought I had heard a few years ago that the FDA was cracking down on the "high SPF" numbers and that nothing could be labelled above 60 since anything higher is just as effective.

[HiddenMickey]

Originally Posted by Sue M.

I was at a dermatologist recently, and he told me anything higher than a 30 spf is a waste of money, a 60 doesn't do anything more than a 30, but cost more. Thought it was interesting!

Mine also told me this same thing years ago. I am a strawberry blonde and always use an spf 30 now and if I apply well, I don't burn. I think you'll be fine with the one they use at Discovery Cove.

[falene]

The spf was 30, but I was told 15 on the phone with DC. The redheads did not burn, but I did on one shoulder. We did reapply and it is very thick, so we look a little ghostly in our pics. I hope this helps someone else. Maybe one day I'll get around to posting a trip report.

[Fortissimo]

I'm glad you had a great time! Thanks for the update on the sunscreen.

[cdnmousegirls]

We were told that you can't bring it despite being the same brand. Sorry if it is true.

[Papa Mouse]

My grandson was always getting sunburnt even after a very few minutes regardless of applying additional lotion.

After trying different lotions over a couple of years, without results (to him) someone had suggested to us to use Leap Frog. I forgot what sph we used but I believe it was the highest on the self. It worked great and we use it all the time.

The below site dose not apply to Leap Frog but I thought you might like to read it.

Home-Made Herbal Sunscreen Lotion Recipe Suite101

[Sue M.]

Originally Posted by Papa Mouse

My grandson was always getting sunburnt even after a very few minutes regardless of applying additional lotion.

After trying different lotions over a couple of years, without results (to him) someone had suggested to us to use Leap Frog. I forgot what sph we used but I believe it was the highest on the self. It worked great and we use it all the time.

The below site dose not apply to Leap Frog but I thought you might like to read it.

Home-Made Herbal Sunscreen Lotion Recipe Suite101

Interesting, who knew they add Borax to sunscreen!