COCONUTS, BANANAS, MANGOS AND PAPAYAS ALL IN A BOTTLE. (Hawaiian Tropic Maximum Sensitive Sun Lotion)

Member Name: saramac

Product:	Hawaiian Tropic Maximum Sensitive Sun Lotion
Date:	14/07/09 (102 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Not too runny and smells divine.

Disadvantages: The divine fragrance fades slightly.

I have Loved Hawaiian Tropic since being young and always insisted on using it, as soon as I smelt the predominately coconut fragrance, I was sold.
For me, theres just something about the smell of coconut, Im instantly whisked away to a tropical island with swaying palm trees and the suns rays dancing on the crystal blue sea, with a handsome hunk applying sun lotion to my back.... well I can dream can't I? More likely I would get hit on the head by a coconut falling from a tree, but that doesn't give the same image does it?

A little about Hawaiian Tropic-
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Ron Rice founded the company in July 1969.
1974, the first truckload left the factory.
120,000 gallons of oil stored in tanks for use.
Pioneered the use of"Aloe Vera Gel"-natures greatest healer.

They were the first U.S suncare company to-

Promote natural ingredients to moisturise.
Use coconut and banana fragrance in lotions and oils.
To develop higher SPF than 15 in US.
Develop childrens market- Baby Face Sunblock.
Introduce sunblocks with no chemical sunscreens.
To sell SPF 30 and higher in South America, Canada and Mexico.
Be approved by the Canadian Cancer Society.
To use designer fragrance.
Incorporate herbal aromatherapy in suncare.
Uses over 125 product formulations.
Over 400 different types of ingredients.

Products available-
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Hawaiian Tropic have an extensive range now, with sun lotions, sun oils, aftersun, body butters, fake tan and tan accelerators, body shimmer,lipcare...
I am reviewing MAXimum sensitive factor 30.
This range has factor 20 ,30, 40 and 50.
Its specifically for delicate and sensitive skin, especially with it having the high protection factor.

Packaging-
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It comes in a 200ml orange plastic bottle with a flip top lid.
UVA and UVB protection are both covered and its water resistant up to 80 minutes(Ive never seen a time stated before).
Dermatologically tested, hypoallergenic and photostable(which means it doesn't change even when subjected to light)
This particular MAXimum range are recommended by The International Skin Cancer Foundation as an effective UV sunscreen.

Ingredients-
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After extensive research I have come to the conclusion they like to keep some secrets about their formulations, this is what I have discovered-
A Coconut scent with Exotic Flora, Fruit, Banana, Mango and Papaya.
Vitamins A ,C, ,E.
Hawaiian Tropic Mix.
They produce active skincare with botanical blends that are deeply moisturising and help stop ageing of the skin.
It doesn't state if it is suitable for vegetarians to use.

Use-
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The lotion smells divine, the strongest scent is coconut quickly followed by banana and I can definitely detect mango and possibly the papaya, its such a fruity fragrance.
The lotion is white and fairly thick which is good, you don't find yourself racing to put the bottle down to give you enough time to rub it in before it slips off your skin on to the floor.
On application to your skin, the fragrance does alter fairly quickly and loses alot of its fruity depth which is disappointing as I remember it retained it in years gone by.

The lotion is absorbed quickly and leaves a lovely sheen to your skin and I have always been more than happy with its protection whilst in the sun.
I find it a lovely sun lotion, but it obviously wouldn't be appreciated by anyone who doesn't like the fragrance of coconut.
The waterproof aspect, -I always reapply frequently anyway, why risk getting burnt for the sake of sloshing a little more lotion on your skin?
So I can't give you an honest opinion there.

Overall, I have Loved and trusted this lotion for more years than I care to remember and will do for a good few years more.

Availability and price-
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Its available on line from £7.50
In Boots- Usually £9.95 but with 1/3 off at the moment.
In Wilkos- From £7.49.
In quality save- £3.99.
Guess where I buy it from?

Im going to take 1 star off because the fragrance fades slightly and I dont want it to.

Thanks for reading my review.

Summary: A great high protection sun lotion that smells divine.