5 Star Protection (Soltan Moisturising Lotion SPF 25)

Member Name: DocDan3

Product:	Soltan Moisturising Lotion SPF 25
Date:	29/06/09 (42 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Good Protection, Pleasant Smell, Prevents Skin Damage, Easily Absorbed

Disadvantages: Sticky, Expensive

When it comes to summer holidays and sunbathing, skin protection is the key to preventing short-term and long-term skin damage. This is where Boots Soltan Moisturising Suncare Lotion comes in. It works in three ways. It has a unique blend of photo-stable UVA and UVB filters, provides five star ultra protection from UVA and has a patented antioxidant complex, which helps boost the skin's natural defence against the sun.

The Soltan sun cream comes in a bright yellow bottle. The logo is on an orange circle, which produces a gradient with the background, leading to the plain yellow background. This orange gradient circle gives an image resembling the sun so it's really quite clear what this product is all about. The bottle is purely yellow apart from this and the orange lid, which flips open. The bright colour makes it really easy to spot in your local Boots store. You can get a 400ml large bottle for around £14.50, which is quite expensive (as all sun protection is), but it lasts ages and does a great job.

The Soltan cream is available in other sun factors, but I will be reviewing the effectiveness of number 25. The sun cream protects against DNA damage, which links to mutations and cancer too. It is also water-resistant (to a certain extent) and easily absorbed, which is true. You should apply this a few minutes before going in the sun to give it a chance to really soak in.

You should apply the sun cream everywhere including your arms, main body, legs, feet, shoulders and face. If necessary, you should get someone to help apply it all over your back too. The most important parts are your shoulders and face as they burn very easily when exposed to the sun. Definitely apply it a while before if you are going to go into a pool or the sea as some will wash off straight away. I would recommend topping up the cream after coming out the sea, on your shoulders and face.

The cream does an excellent job if you apply it and re-apply it if necessary. It is white and has a light and pleasant smell. You only need to apply a small amount to certain areas like your arms and face, but I find my chest and legs take more than expected. It absorbs quickly but does leave you feeling sticky if you have to put clothes back on. The main thing is, it provides ultimate protection and works very well in this way. I would highly recommend it as it is reliable and of great quality.

Thanks for reading,

Dan ©

Summary: A great sun cream to protect you against skin damage from the sun