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“Goodbye Old Friend”

written by DoraSybil on 09/06/2012

My husband and I have used P20 for 15 years, we sang its praises to all who would listen. Two years ago Riemann changed the P20 formula our holiday in 2010 was spoiled by P20 we were burning and couldn't understand why,we were old hands with this product? the products texture was changed, it was sticky and very stong odour which takes your breath away, I had written to Reimann pre holiday as I couldn't remember what to avoid ie. the ingredient in moisturisers which had previously stopped P20 from working which was Silicone, the reply was as follows:
[The main reason for changing our original formulation is the recommendations of the EU Commission for sun protections products like P20 to contain a UVA filter besides the UVB filter(s). Our old formulation did not have UVA protection as does our new formulation.

The new P20 formula can be used in combination with silicone (Dimethicone) without any problems (e.g. shampoos, conditioners and shower gels). You are also able to use your daily moisturizer 15 minutes after application of the new P20 formulation. All you have to remember is to make sure that the P20 is completely dry before applying the moisturizer.]
But it never really 'dries' it leaves a film on your skin, the following year we used another once a day brand which although efficient was thick and creamy and we were not happy with the texture at all, this year we decided to give P20 another go, there was an offer at the Airport we bought 400ml, once again it let us down so that's it! no more! we will have to find another brand. If anyone from Reimann reads this please give us the choice of having a UVA filter and bring back the old formula of just UVB filter/s