Paphos Life

Just before we came to Cyprus eight years ago, I discovered a marvellous sunscreen product called Headblade “Headshade”, which is a spray (SPF 15) for the head and scalp. It was totally effective, and literally disappeared a few seconds after application. I need protection on the top of my head, and cannot wear a hat in this climate. Unfortunately this product was discontinued and I have just finished my last bottle. I am bereft.

I have researched other (apparently) non-oily and non-greasy sprays but, almost without exception, they leave the hair greasy or they cannot be posted to Cyprus.

Has anyone come across a sunscreen spray that may be fit for purpose? I have never had a burnt scalp since arriving here and I don’t want to risk going out unprotected. Many thanks.

I'm afraid I always go for a hat, I'm afraid. I have an old faithful Indiana Jones hat I ordered from the States several years ago. This is now past its prime, so I bought a new one last year. This was from Amazon:

https://amzn.to/2KkC9J2

They have a load of sizes, and the hats are comfortable. Worth considering if you have no joy on the lotion front.

Headblade do do an SPF 50 cream:

https://amzn.to/3bom7d4

And from German Amazon:

https://amzn.to/34RhDt6

Thanks for that. I know people swear by hats but I have never been able to get on with them.

The headlube I understand is a cream and I am trying to avoid creams as they all seem to make hair greasy.

You might try Actinica - available in pharmacies in CY and on Amazon UK.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Actinica-03068 ... B00NA1RA0E

It is primarily for preventing BCC's (basal cell carcinoma), which my wife had and this was recommended by her plastic surgeon. I use it on my face and head, too and it's a non-greasy spray. Very comfortable to use.

If your bald, then you really should use a 50 protection in this sunshine,from someone who has had to a couple of nasty spots cut from the top of my head, always wear a baseball cap now, even in the pool or sea.

While on the subject of sunscreen, has anyone seen Nivea sunscreen for sale in the last few days? TIA

Frezyderm! Made in Greece, sold in Cyprus. SP 50. Not a spay. Pump action for face but should be O.K. for the head. Non greasy, long lasting and doesn't "melt" when it gets hot. Expensive but a little goes online. I believe it can be bought online from pharmacies. I first got it in Boots several years ago. It was £25. They discontinued it, probably because people didn't want to pay that amount, so I was pleased to find it here. Can't remember where I got my last one!

Frezyderm! Made in Greece, sold in Cyprus. SP 50. Not a spay. Pump action for face but should be O.K. for the head. Non greasy, long lasting and doesn't "melt" when it gets hot. Expensive but a little goes online. I believe it can be bought online from pharmacies. I first got it in Boots several years ago. It was £25. They discontinued it, probably because people didn't want to pay that amount, so I was pleased to find it here. Can't remember where I got my last one!

Perhaps a bandanna or the old handkerchief with a knot at each corner? Yes, I have seen both in Paphos but can remember days out at the beach when I was a child and it was popular with the men.

Absorbs the sweat and perhaps better than putting a cream on the scalp area which can cause inflammation or dermatitis.

galexinda wrote: ↑Mon Apr 20, 2020 7:24 pm Perhaps a bandanna or the old handkerchief with a knot at each corner? Yes, I have seen both in Paphos but can remember days out at the beach when I was a child and it was popular with the men.

Absorbs the sweat and perhaps better than putting a cream on the scalp area which can cause inflammation or dermatitis.

A handkerchief with a knot in each end, yer that would work,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Many thanks for all responses - both sensible and slightly less so. Hats and bandanas and handkerchiefs are not viable. I found one highly recommended sunscreen spray but it was only on sale in the USA. It weighed 276g and postage was a mind-boggling $47. The search continues ...

Hi, I have had skin cancer, Malignant Melanoma so must use sun protection so I use Boots once face cream on my face and head, it's SPF 30 and soaks in like a moisturizer, not oily or greasy and it lasts 8 hours so it's only once a day.

Protects my skin and keeps it nice and soft. I don't know if you can get it in Cyprus, I always get it at the UK airport but I know Boots do deliver in UK so perhaps you could have it forwarded.