What factor suncream should i use in turkey in july for a tan but not to get burnt?

Question

im off to turkey in a week, so with the weather being so hot over there i dont want to get burnt and look like a lobster!!! but what factor sholud i use to get a tan but not get burnt??

Answer 1

Hi Claire,

Mediterranean type (like me): 15

Caucasian type w brown hair : 20

Blonds: 25

Redheads: 50-70 (don't try to get a tan if you are a redhead)

Enjoy

Answer 2

at least 15

Answer 3

Use 20-30 factor for the first 5-7 days. You will be safe for the following week.

Answer 4

I have Irish skin and I'm using 70.  I'm still getting a little pink.  When i was down by the Med. Sea I turned red, and then tanned quickly.  Even in Istanbul I'm getting light sunburns easily - with the 70, but again, I have Irish skin that rarely sees the sun without sunscreen.

you might want to check the weather for the UV factor.  It's been 8 in Istanbul for a few days now.

Answer 5

depends if you are fair ,pale or olive skinned . use sun oil factor 12. sun oil gives nice tan .. not cream