WHAT IS DUNDEE REFLECTANT SUNSCREEN BEIGE/COFFEE/CORAL PINK?
It is a physical sunscreen containing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide made here in Dundee. Beige/coffee/coral pink indicates a difference in colour. When used correctly they provide improved protection for photosensitive patients against UVA, UVB and visible light. As most common sunscreens are formulated to confer protection against UV radiation [especially UVB, to reduce the risk of sunburn], they tend not to give significant protection against longer wavelengths. To meet this need a new range of sunscreens has been developed. These have a new improved formula from the original Dundee J, K and L sunscreens. You may be given or prescribed two of these three. You should mix small amounts of the two prescribed creams together in a small container and match it to your own skin colour/pigment, before applying as above. To obtain supplies of reflectant sunscreen please ask your General Practitioner to prescribe this for you. Your GP should endorse your prescription ACBS. Orders should be s
