Children are more susceptible to UV-related skin damage than adults. We obtain most of our lifetime’s sun exposure as children and teenagers. It is known that sunburn during childhood can lead to severe skin damage in later years. You should use a specially formulated high factor product for children, such as our Once a Day SPF40 or our Sensitive Sun Lotion Spray SPF50+ and ensure it is re-applied, especially after swimming and towelling. Ideally, children should be covered up with loose clothes and wide-brimmed hats. Most importantly, children under 6 months should be kept out of direct sunlight.

Sunless tanners and bronzers are applied to the skin and can provide a temporary, artificial tan, either by staining the skin or by compelling the skin to produce melanin. Make sure to read their labels to find out if they provide any sun protection.

SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and represents the sunscreen’s ability to protect your skin from the sun’s rays in addition to your skin’s natural protection. Depending on your skin type, hair colour, eye colour and location, you may be able to stay in the sun for 10 minutes without burning.
If you apply a sunscreen with SPF30 this means that you can stay in the sun 30 times longer than you could without sunscreen. However, you must use sunscreen as directed and ensure enough sunscreen is initially applied (35ml) for maximum coverage. Higher factors should not be used to increase your time in the sun, but to increase your level of protection.

Aloe Vera is a substance found in the leaves of an Aloe Vera plant; traditionally known for its soothing, healing and hydrating properties. The leaves of the Aloe Vera plant contain a clear gel that is used as a topical ointment. Surrounding the gel is the green part of the leaf that can be used to produce a juice. When used in a cream, Aloe Vera delivers superior moisturisation for dry and damaged skin, including sunburnt skin, due to its soothing properties.
When in a thick gel formulation, Aloe Vera eases the pain caused by cuts, burns or insect bites, when rubbed in gently. Calypso After Sun Aloe Vera Gel uses Aloe Vera to calm skin after time spent in the sun.

Yes, sunscreen is still required. Even when the sky is overcast, UV radiation levels are still at 80% of their normal levels. The temperature can be deceptive - a breeze can keep you cool, but it doesn’t affect UV levels. Look up the UV index for your area to make sure you’re using protection when you need to be.

According to Cancer Research UK, this is not true. They claim: ’Cost is no indication of better protection. You may simply be paying for a brand name. All types are tested and the cheaper brands are just as effective if used properly.’ Calypso Press and Protect Sun Lotion SPF30 was found to be one of the cheapest and most effective sun creams and was chosen by Which? as its “Best Buy Sunscreen” for 2014 and 2015.

Most definitely. Sun cream is not just for people who go on holidays to warm countries. We recommend adults and children to use sunscreen with a minimum of SPF30 in the UK.

Yes! They keep their effectiveness by binding more strongly to the skin, so they last longer. Our Calypso Once A Day range is rigorously tested to ensure that even after 8 hours of wear, it still offers the SPF on the label. You should be extra careful to apply enough of the product and make sure all exposed skin is covered. However, please remember that even water-resistant Once A Day sunscreens can still be washed off if you spend a long time in the water or if you dry yourself with a towel, so you might need to reapply.

We're pleased to say that we don't test any of our products on animals. What's more, we don't buy ingredients that have been tested on animals by another manufacturer. So you can buy Calypso confident in the knowledge that your sun care is cruelty-free.
All our products are suitable for vegetarians. However, some contain ingredients like keratin (made from sheep's wool) or beeswax (made by bees) that vegans may wish to avoid. If you have any questions about animal ingredients, please get in touch.

Sunscreens leave a protective layer on your skin, which can be washed off by water. A sunscreen that is water-resistant stays on your skin for longer than normal. However, it will still be washed away eventually. To be safe, reapply if you spend more than forty minutes in the water. If you dry yourself with a towel or take a shower – anything that involves rubbing your skin – you should also reapply immediately. You will need to dry your skin before reapplying sunscreen, unless you’re using our Calypso Dry Oil Wet Skin Spray. This can be applied on both wet and dry skin.

There are two types of ultraviolet radiation which can harm our skin – UVA and UVB. Only UVB causes burning, but both types damage our skin, so good sunscreens should protect against both. However, SPF only measures UVB protection, so you have to check to make sure your sunscreen offers UVA protection too. There are lots of different UVA measuring systems around the world. We use the European standard – look for the letters UVA inside a circle. This symbol means that a product meets the EU-recommended level of UVA protection.

Calypso SPF products meet all UVA and UVB standards and are rigorously tested to ensure their effectiveness. The star rating system was designed by Boots (retailer) and is not recognised as industry standard, nor is it regulated.

The letters "UVA" inside a circle is a European industry standard marking, which is contained on all Calypso products. 

Allergies can be very serious, and we try to minimise potential allergens where possible. However, if you have an allergy to a particular ingredient, you should check the ingredients list before using the product. Always test new products on a small area of skin 24 hours before you first use them. You should do this even if you don’t have any allergies.

Yes you can. All ingredients in the Calypso product range have been approved as cosmetic ingredients.

Alcohol, also known as ethanol, is the ingredient that kills bacteria and enveloped viruses.

Unfortunately due to shipping restrictions, we can offer UK deliveries only (excluding Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man and Shetland Islands).

DEET is an active ingredient used in many insect repellent products. When used correctly it leaves a barrier on the surface of the skin which deters biting insects from your skin. 

The difference between the products is that one contains the active ingredient DEET. Please refer to the question 'What is DEET?' to learn more about the ingredient. Our 'Insect Repellent Spray with DEET' lasts for up to 6 hours and our 'Insect Repellent DEET Free' lasts for up to 5 hours.

Our insect repellent products have different instructions for use on children. The ‘Insect Repellent with DEET’ is not recommended for children under 6 years old and the 'Insect Repellent DEET Free' is not recommended for children under 2 years old. Please read the directions for use carefully for facial application and ideally complete a patch test before use. 

This product does not contain fake tan. The lotion and tan extender work together to prolong your natural tan by hydrating and stimulating melanin within your skin, helping ensure an even suntan after sun exposure.

We believe the product will not directly affect dyed hair. However, as there are many types of dye systems, we ask you apply with precaution and to a small part of the head / hair first as a test if possible.