Teen went to the ocean with sunblock and still got burned---what can we put on it

[leebee]

I've found that store-brand sunscreen doesn't seem to work as well as name brand. I know that shouldn't be true, and we buy lots of store-labeled products, but every time I have used a store brand (from either Walmart or Target, and well within the "use-by" date), I get a burn. Yes, I know that's not scientific, but it's happened to me and several of my friends.

 

[Tatooine1]

I actually use Hawaiian Tropic and it's doesn't give me burns however, I don't stay under the sun for too long

I've found that store-brand sunscreen doesn't seem to work as well as name brand. I know that shouldn't be true, and we buy lots of store-labeled products, but every time I have used a store brand (from either Walmart or Target, and well within the "use-by" date), I get a burn. Yes, I know that's not scientific, but it's happened to me and several of my friends.

 

[dreiwhit]

FWIW, no matter what the SPF in sunscreen is, if I use it, I will get burned. Maybe not as bad, but still sunburned.

 

[Hikergirl]

High quality or low quality isn't going to make a difference if you don't reapply it throughout the day, especially if you are getting wet.

 

[badiggio]

Most of the sunscreens,including the more expensive name brands don't even come close to their spf rating according to consumer reports magazine.From what I remember reading,one of the best and least expensive ,year after year,was the equate water babies spf 50 and yes reapply every few hours.

 

[scrapquitler]

So my teen is on spring break and went to the ocean with sunblock on and still got pretty burned. Anything he can do to help his skin?

Thanks!

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