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Sun Cream Yellowing Clothes

(15 Posts)
Jane112 Fri 17-Jul-26 19:10:05

I've bought several sun creams and sprays this year and all of them have a strange yellow colour that ruins clothing and won't wash out, even creams I've used before like E45 factor 50 and Child's Farm which were fine before are now yellow too. Has anyone found a high factor cream,spray or lotion that doesn't ruin everything it touches. I've tried waiting a while before dressing after applying them but it makes no difference.

Oldnproud Fri 17-Jul-26 19:24:21

I am eager to see responses to this too, as I have had the same problem for quite a long time now.

cornergran Fri 17-Jul-26 19:36:41

We use Ultrasun. So far so good!

Primrose53 Fri 17-Jul-26 20:19:47

Most suncreams ruin any white clothes however careful you are.

Scribbles Sat 18-Jul-26 04:03:00

Even if you wait for the product to dry before getting dressed, it will still leech into your clothes if you perspire when you're out and about.
I think the only solution is to avoid wearing white or very light garments with sunscreen.

Gymstagran Sat 18-Jul-26 05:15:34

I have been able to remove the yellow by pre soaking in a stain removal product and then washing as normal. But i do think this will shorten the life of the clothes.

seasider Sat 18-Jul-26 07:11:36

I have just realised why a couple of my white/ cream T shirts have yellow round the neck confused

Allsorts Sat 18-Jul-26 07:15:59

All my lovely white clothes have yellow necks, tried absolutely everything to remove it. I love white T shirts and linen shirts but in future I will not wear anything white and new if I have sun screen on

Allsorts Sat 18-Jul-26 07:17:31

Just noticed this is under health and I responded.

seasider Sat 18-Jul-26 07:32:50

@Gymstagran What did you use to soak your clothes?

Patsy70 Sat 18-Jul-26 08:20:42

I’ve found this too. Will try the pre soaking method.

Jane112 Sat 18-Jul-26 09:46:35

Thanks, I'll check out Ultrasun

Tenko Sat 18-Jul-26 10:28:49

I use p20 and this stains white clothes yellow . So I have special beach clothes or wear dark clothes.
I did try ultra sun but found it not as effective.

Gymstagran Sat 18-Jul-26 10:36:47

seasider I've sent you a private message. I don't thnk the moderators like it if we advertise products

MT62 Sat 18-Jul-26 11:05:02

I’ve stopped wearing white shorts if I’ve got sunscreen on.