Is this a Great Product ?

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Hello everyone,

I last week saw a very interesting announcement about this new product that someone has recently invented. Please come with your opinion and tell us what you think.

In summertime, parents many times have a tough job applying Suncare lotions and such to their kids cause the kids simply find it disgusting, annoying or they simply dont have the time nor patience cause playing around is far more fun.

We all know how dangerous the sun is and especially to our kids, so it is a MUST !

Now ... this genious guy has invented a product you can pour into i.e. these plastic pools you can blow up with air and place in your garden and where the kids can swim around and enjoy the water and cool down. This liquid SunCare lotion with protecting stuff in it (factor and the like) simply automatically adheres itself to the skin while the kids are swimming or playing around in the pool so they get all the suncare protection needed - ALL over the body and no spots are missed out. Even when they jump out of the pool, they will be protected for several hours he claims !

The guy also guarantees that the suncare product is harmless to clothes, hair, mouth, throat, ears and nose and to swallow.

What you think of this new product / invention ??

:eek:

Some people have very sensitive skin, and could be allergic to something that the majority can tolerate.

I'm very leary of most of the claims manufacturers make; they'll say anything to make a buck.

Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

It sounds too good to be true...and usually when it sounds that way, it IS!

Originally posted by SmilingBluEyes

It sounds too good to be true...and usually when it sounds that way, it IS!

I hear ya!

Heather

Specializes in Clinical Risk Management.
Originally posted by SmilingBluEyes

It sounds too good to be true...and usually when it sounds that way, it IS!

Exactly what I was thinking!

I am extremely susceptible to sun burns and while this product sounds like a cool idea I would not purchase it without it being FDA approved, etc. I also would not purchase it "from TV", only a reputible store like an Eckerd, Wal Mart, etc. And I probably wouldn't purchase it unless is was manufactured by a reputable company like CopperTone, Johnson & Johnson, etc. Not so much because it might affect my hair or swim suite BUT because I would not trust it to protect me from the sun and I CANNOT afford to NOT be protected by a good sun block.

Specializes in ER.

How long do you have to soak in the pool for it to be effective?

What about your face, if it is not in the water?

What's the SPF?

Can you use other sunscreens once outside the pool without interaction?

Is the only use a kiddie pool?

If it is OK to add to larger home pools how long is it effective?

Does normal filtration remove or damage the protection?

What is the cost per application for a large pool?

Does it leave an oily film on the top of the water(or any odor)?

Will it remove or streak makeup or hair coloring products(or swim suits) if used over time?

How can I clean out the pool thoroughly if I find I am sensitive to this product?

On the whole seems like a very narrow share of the market will be interested, and some of those will opt to go with tried and true lotions. Others will prefer to go with individual preferences and needs for each person, as opposed to the same product and protection for everyone. Lotions offer more flexibility for use, cater to differing tastes, can be easily washed off, and are available for in water use.

Interesting idea, but I wouldn't buy it without having all these questions answered.

To Canoehead:

There should be no need to soak for more than a minute or even less in order for it to be effective.

If the face is to be protected, then the face must be soaked too of course.

What you mean by SPF?

Other sunscreens can be used without interaction.

It is mainly for kiddie pools.

I dont know the costs, but they are not more than what other suncare products on the market costs in average today.

I think it there will be a BIG market for it, since there are many kiddie pools and kids/parents around that would prefer it this way. Its much easier.

Specializes in ER.

If the kids open their eyes underwater will it sting?

If they just wade, they will need other protection on the rest of their bodies, any interactions?

Is the product water or oil based?

If you are selling a sunscreen without knowing what an SPF is you need to do some reading before presenting your product to the powers that be.

Originally posted by jonjon

What you mean by SPF?

:eek: :confused: :chuckle

Heather

If you read what I have wrote then you will understand that I dont sell any product .. Unfortunately it is not my invention and I will not get rich on it .... :o

Specializes in ER.

exactly

Why should I use this product if I need to use a lotion (and reapply which is the main positive of your product) also?

I don't want to discourage you- these are the questions you will have to answer when you present the product to a major company.

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curiouser and curiouser.......

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