How much sunscreen?

[Albertan mom]

We leave tomorrow!!!

How many bottles of sunscreen should I take for 10 days in the Florida sun??

We use alot, we are fair-skinned Canadians!!

Thanks!

 

[stitchlover]

I am a VERY fair Texas girl, family is French from Maine, and I take at least two spray on bottles and one tube of the lotion type. We are generally onsite 10 days. Hope that helps. I burn very easily but have found that is enough for my family of 3.

 

[luvgoing2disney]

Whatever amount you carry, don't forget to use it. I'm six years out from a bout with melenoma (celebrated 5 years out with a trip to WDW.) Everyone, please use sunscreen. Having a great tan at the risk of developing a deadly cancer!

 

[Minnesota]

I personally took a spray 5oz can, a pocket sized stick, and a pocket sized cream for only 5 days. My friend brought her own stuff too so that was just me. I wore it everyday except for when I stupidly packed it the night before. Just going from 9-1 in epcot, with alot of indoor stuff I burned my shoulders. I am fair skinned german/irish too so to make a long answer short... LOTS

 

[BabyPiglet]

Yes lots. There's something about that Florida sun that just makes you burn easily.

Most of our pictures from past trips we all look like cheeries! Wear sunscreen!

 

[mcco5543]

I'm a red head/fair skin/freckles/green eyes girl.

I and my wife (who tans easier than I do but still can burn) bought a fairly big bottle of coppertone sport and almost finished it in 7 days. We are very good about applying and reapplying! So if you really d use it, I suggest at least 2 bottles.

p.s. you did not mention how many were in your party.

 

[Albertan mom]

There are 4 of us.

We usually wear hats too.

I have to wear it, or I burn like crazy!!

I am leaning towards 3-4 bottles. I saw on Dr. Oz on Oprah once and he said you should ideally use 1 bottle for a day out in the sun! A full bottle!!

 

[M 'n C]

I think the general rule is 1 oz (shot glass) of lotion to begin with and then reapply throughout the day. I lathered up last year each morning and then reapplied spray sunscreen around 12 and then 5ish. I didn't burn and I burn really easily.

 

[PDJPrinceCharming]

My deal is usually putting it on at the beginning of the day & I never burned once last year either. I am gonna invest in some of the roll-on stick gimmick so I can keep it with me to use during the afternoons so I can guarantee I won't burn again this year. Burning makes me a very sad panda indeed.

 

[mcco5543]

I think the general rule is 1 oz (shot glass) of lotion to begin with and then reapply throughout the day. I lathered up last year each morning and then reapplied spray sunscreen around 12 and then 5ish. I didn't burn and I burn really easily.

This is exactly what we did and we didnt' get burned either!

 

[alyssa810]

Just remember in case you run out that they do sell it in the parks and resorts. My DH & I are usually fine with one bottle, but I always like to have extra.

 

[addicted_to_WDW]

We were at WDW last week for 4 days and spent 2 of them at Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon. We used up two 5 ounce bottles of Bull Frog and none of the three of us burned.

Bull Frog is great stuff. It's a weird consistency and feels kind of funny on your skin, but you only have to apply it once or twice a day even if you're in the water. I'm fair skinned and it is by far the best stuff I've used.