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Facial skin cancer: using a factor 50 sun cream/moisturiser

JohnEB
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Following surgery to the face I was told to use a factor 50 su cream and moisturiser each day. However, being a elderly gent and not use to moisturisers I was wondering if anyone could recommend a brand that provides the protection needed. Also, is there 1 product that can do both jobs (ideally not a scented one). Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

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    Hello JohnEB and a big welcome to Cancer Chat, 

    I hope you won't mind but I have slightly edited your title so that your thread can be spotted more easily by others who might have some good sun cream and moisturiser recommendations for you. I hope that our members will be along shortly to share their top sun cream and moisturiser suggestions with you. It would indeed be amazing if there was one unscented product that could do both jobs. I would maybe talk to your medical team or a dermatologist about this or perhaps give your GP a call and see if they have any good suggestions for you. Your medical team will be very much aware of your exact skin condition and of the surgery you have had and will be able to give you some recommendations that are targeted to your individual needs and circumstances. 

    I hope you find the perfect creams for you that will keep you well protected. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

     

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    Hi John, I use Malibu factor 50 they sell it in Super drug stores and it's not expensive.  I also use Aveena also from Superdrug, it's not highly scented and lasts well.  I put moisturiser on first, let that soak in and then apply suncream, if you use the palms of your hands you can pat it on so it stays on your skin, make sure you do your nose and upper lip and ears!  Good luck, Carol 

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    Hi Carol, thanks for the information I will get both products and give them a go. Just one further question, are both products available throughout the? Regards John. 

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    Hi John, Aveeno is sold everywhere.  Not sure about Malibu suncream but nearly all chemists sell factor 50 now as a lot of people use this high factor.  Regards, Carol 

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