my skin is normally quite dry. This is made a lot worse during a fortnight in sunnier climes. Last year I didn't find that my aftersun moisturised my skin enough. Which do you prefer - aftersun or body lotion/ butter/ moisturiser etc. Any recommendations please!
Aftersun v body lotion/moisturiser
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Being a lady of a certain age my skin is normally quite dry. This is made a lot worse during a fortnight in sunnier climes. Last year I didn't find that my aftersun moisturised my skin enough. Which do you prefer - aftersun or body lotion/ butter/ moisturiser etc. Any recommendations please!
my skin is normally quite dry. This is made a lot worse during a fortnight in sunnier climes. Last year I didn't find that my aftersun moisturised my skin enough. Which do you prefer - aftersun or body lotion/ butter/ moisturiser etc. Any recommendations please!
i prefer a moisturiser, vaseline intensive care is my fav, i do take after sun tho for hubby and if i have burnt a little bit then i will use that .
I always use Nivea Sun Regenerating After Sun Balm with Lotus Extract....I find this very good and it makes my skin feel very soft and well hydrated.
Angie.
Angie.
I use the Avon Dry Spray Oil - use it when I am on holiday to 'fend off' mossies and when I get back continue using it - keeps my skin hydrtated, use both morning and evening.
Irene
Irene
I usually use moisturiser but if I've caught too much sun then definitely after sun. I read once (don't remember where) that they're formulated differently and moisturiser will just seal in the heat. For aftersun I usually go for a tan maintainer one like Ambre Solaire - or whatever else is on 2 for 1!!
For a moisturiser Nivea Q10 is great. And for those really dry bits - elbows, heels etc, I swear by Scholl deep moisturising cream.
For a moisturiser Nivea Q10 is great. And for those really dry bits - elbows, heels etc, I swear by Scholl deep moisturising cream.
I do like San Tropez body moisturizer it is lovely, if skin is a bit tender though I always use natural aloe vera gel, can't beat it.
I never buy a 'proper' aftersun.
I never buy a 'proper' aftersun.
I do like to wear a whiff of perfume on hols, so I don't want anything that's highly scented either. I do find that Aftersun cools me down, but I'm not sure about the moisture bit. Also as I've only got 15kgs for 2 weeks B&B - towels etc - I'm going to buy all of my toiletries & sun care products in Manchester airport - so preferably I need something I can get in Boots 
You can get the Nivea Sun Regenerating After Sun Balm with Lotus Extract in Boots at Manchester airport as I have bought it there. It comes in a tub and you will find it goes a long way and is also not highly perfumed as I like to wear perfume in the evenings too.
Angie.
Angie.
thanks Angie - I'd better start writing my list for the airport - after all I'm going in August 
When we went to the D Rep last year my bill in Boots Gatwick was just over £100. It's surprising how quickly things mount up. When you buy things weekly you don't notice the cost!
When we went to the D Rep last year my bill in Boots Gatwick was just over £100. It's surprising how quickly things mount up. When you buy things weekly you don't notice the cost!
Oh the dreaded list.............I am like you I have to make a list and tick everything off I agree you dont notice how much you spend when you get items off the list week by week but what a shock when you buy all your requirements at the airport. 
Angie.
I agree you dont notice how much you spend when you get items off the list week by week but what a shock when you buy all your requirements at the airport. Angie.
next job now Angie - catching the cheap train tickets to Manchester when they come out. Today they're £112 pp single 
I always used to use the Avon after-sun with insect repellent (did 2 jobs in 1) but they stopped making it a couple of years ago. Now I still use after sun but also a little squirt of the Avon sss dry oil around the wrists and back of knees (as a mossie deterrent).
Oh the dreaded list.............I am like you I have to make a list and tick everything off
Remember to use HT's very own easy to use list which can be found via the Holiday Tools tab at the top of the page 
http://www.holidaytruths.co.uk/CheckList/step1.html
Graham
I use Piz Buin tan intensifier after sun, and about 10 minutes later start again with Avon carotene moisturiser. Eventually when that lot's soaked in I spray with mozzie repellent
Have used the list for a few years now Graham - great!
are the prices in boots at gatwick the same as high street boots
Pat - according to my sister, who is manageress of a Boots store in the Midlands, yes they are. Apparently though, in Wales prices are slightly cheaper.
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