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How To Choose The Right SPF For Your Skin Type

Which one are you
Definition
Which Zone are you going to
Skin type
SPF Factor Sun Cream to Use
Sun hater
You don't like the sun and feel that the sun is not good for you. Sightseeing is of more interest than sunbathing and you don't feel the need for a tan
Zone 1
A, B
8 - 12
Zone 2
A
15 - 25
Zone 2
B
15 - 25
Zone 3
A, B
25 - 35
Zone 1, 2
C
15 - 25
Zone 3
C
25 - 35
 
Sun lover
You spend some of your day around the pool or sunbathing but not during the hottest part of the day. You occasionally go out sightseeing and getting a tan is not essential
Zone 1
A, B
8 - 12
Zone 2
A
10 - 15
Zone 2
B
15 - 25
Zone 3
A, B
25 - 35
Zone 1, 2
C
15 - 25
Zone 3
C
30 - 50
 
Sun freak
You spend all day in the sun and stay out during the hottest midday periods. A tan is essential you are at the beach or by the pool for the majority of your holiday
Zone 1
A, B
10 - 15
Zone 2
A
10 - 15
Zone 2
B
25 - 35
Zone 3
A, B
25 - 35
Zone 1, 2
C
25 - 35
Zone 3
C
30 - 50


Zones
Zone 1
UK and Northern Europe (Scandinavia, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Northern France & Denmark)

Zone 2
Southern Europe & Mediterranean (Greece. Italy, South of France, Spain, Mediterranean Islands & Turkey)

Zone 3
Equatorial & Tropical Climates (Africa, Australia, Egypt, Florida, Malaysia, Mexico & Thailand etc)

Skin Type
Type A
Skin - Dark Brown or Black
Eyes - Brown or dark, Hair, Brown or Black
Moles & Freckles - None or very few
Burning History - Never or Rarely Burnt
Tanning History - Naturally, easily, Brown or Black

Type B
Skin - Slightly Brown/Mediterranean looking
Eyes - Blue, Green or Hazel, Hair, Fair, Brown or Black
Moles & Freckles - None or very few
Burning History - Burnt Infrequently
Tanning History - Moderate to Strong

Type C
Skin - White or Pale
Eyes - Blue, Green or Hazel, Hair, Fair, Blonde or Red
Moles & Freckles - Several or Many
Burning History - Easily Burnt, Often
Tanning History - Rarely tanned, Slight tanning

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EcoHip is an online organic and green products boutique. If you are looking for top quality natural, organic or eco goods, EcoHip is the right choice. Our mission is to provide our customers with best natural and organic products available and to help them save their money and the environment.

EcoHip offers great range of products, including natural cleaning products, organic cosmetics, green gifts, plantable stationary, certified organic skin and body care, energy saving, organic baby and natural aromatherapy. Amongst brands we offer are Naturaleve, Be Genki, Dr Bronner, ecosoapia, Aquaball, Quantum, Aubrey Organics, Citra Solv, Wattson, Tints of Nature, Urtekram to mention the bestsellers.

We are eco-devoted specialist and love doing it. It's our passion to make the Earth a better and cleaner place. By helping our customers to save money on energy and water, we also help them to save the Environment too. We strive to deliver better service and products and your feedback is more than welcome.

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