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Sunscreen on St John #251904 04/03/2021 02:41 PM 04/03/2021 02:41 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 41 B BVIhockey OP Traveler
BVIhockey OP Traveler B Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 41	We moved to all carry on years back for ease of travel, etc. We've always been able to find sunscreen on St John. Fully aware of the Reef Safe Changes. With the explosive growth of visitors is sunscreen available readily around the island? It may seem like a dumb question but based on dinner reservations, jeeps not available etc - would be helpful to know - going in two weeks. Cheers

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Re: Sunscreen on St John [Re: BVIhockey] #251968 04/04/2021 10:03 AM 04/04/2021 10:03 AM
Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 27 S Skindeep Traveler
Skindeep Traveler S Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 27	Yes it is. But you will pay! Also, my observation after using the reef safe stuff for a week now is that it washes off more quickly than other sunblock. Re-apply often!

Re: Sunscreen on St John [Re: BVIhockey] #251999 04/04/2021 01:09 PM 04/04/2021 01:09 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,951 St. John, USVI RickG Traveler
RickG Traveler Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,951 St. John, USVI	They sell reef safe sunscreen at Chelsea Drug Store in the Marketplace and at Jolly Dog's store in Coral Bay. Reef Safe sunscreen is expensive to start with. For my Irish skin I use Nutrogena Mineral SPF55. It comes in a 3oz tube and is carryon friendly. Cheers, RickG S/V Echoes, 2003 Beneteau 423 Grenada

Re: Sunscreen on St John [Re: BVIhockey] #252034 04/04/2021 08:28 PM 04/04/2021 08:28 PM
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BVIhockey OP Traveler B Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 41	Perfect - many thanks to you both! Cheers

Re: Sunscreen on St John [Re: BVIhockey] #252038 04/04/2021 09:36 PM 04/04/2021 09:36 PM
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 1,215 JAX jphart Traveler
jphart Traveler Joined: May 2011 Posts: 1,215 JAX	Plenty of zinc based stuff at home, but it isn’t cheap. Look at content labels to make sure it doesn’t contain any of the three Os. We just packed in checked luggage in zip lock bags to be safe, and you can always reuse the bags.

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