Is SunSense discontinued?
Sunsense sunscreen has been pulled from the shelves after concerns were raised over the accuracy of its SPF rating.
Is SunSense Australian?
SunSense was developed in 1988 and our products are still made in Australia with Australian conditions in mind. Our products are formulated to the Australian Standard, which is considered to be one of the most stringent in the world and we offer the highest SPF available in Australia.
What is SunSense?
The SunSense range includes sunscreens for everyone and has been specially formulated using high quality ingredients that quickly adhere to skin. Each product is unique in its formulation, but all SunSense sunscreens offer SPF50+ and broad spectrum protection.
What is the best sunscreen in Australia?
The best sunscreens in Australia
- Best overall sunscreen: La Roche Posay Anthelios XL Wet Skin SPF50+
- Best budget sunscreen: Nivea Sun SPF 50+ Protect & Moisture Moisturising Lotion.
- Best physical/mineral sunscreen: Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen.
- Best chemical sunscreen: Dermalogica Protection 50 Sport SPF50.
Can you get SunSense on prescription?
Did you know that people with Lupus can get sunscreens like SunSense on prescription? Recent changes to the UK drug tariff mean that certain conditions, including systemic lupus erythematosus’ are now eligible to have sunscreen on prescription.
Who makes SunSense sunscreen?
Ego Pharmaceuticals
SunSense | The Sunscreen That’s Australian Made For The Australian Sun | Ego Pharmaceuticals.
Where is SunSense made?
Braeside, Victoria
All SunSense sunscreens are Australian made in Braeside, Victoria and Australian family owned. Always read the label and use only as directed.
Is SunSense cruelty free?
Please be assured that our SunSense sunscreen products are not tested on animals. All products undergo safety and efficacy testing using in vitro methods and human volunteers.
Is SunSense a physical sunscreen?
NEW FORMULATION* SunSense Sensitive SPF50+ is suitable for very sensitive skin because it contains physical blockers, rather than chemical absorbers.
What sunscreen is best for lupus?
Her top recommendation is La Roche Posay’s Anthelios SX Daily Moisturizing Cream SPF15: “The active ingredient, Mexoryl SX, is uniquely effective due to its spectrum of UV protection that fills a gap in other chemical sunscreens in the short UVA range. The formula is gentle and moisturizing.”
Can you get prescribed sun cream?
Prescribe sunscreen preparations with highest sun protection factor (SPF) to provide maximum protection, (protects against UVB) and 4- or 5-star rating (protects against UVA). Preparations with SPF less than 30 should not normally be prescribed2.