NO-AD

NO-AD is a leading American brand We are always on the look-out for great sunscreens and regularly trial and test different ones. As a leading suncare specialist, we want to offer our loyal customers plenty of choice and, as our business has grown, so has our range of products and brands.

NO-AD sun protection came to us through a recommendation from some of our American friends and, having thoroughly vetted it during an extremely hot 3 weeks in Thailand, we were pretty impressed ourselves. Techniblock will always be our No. 1 brand but, following the discontinuation of the very popular, SPF 30 340ml family-size can, we were keen to find an alternative.

The formula is very similar to Techniblock in that it's a continuous spray that distributes sunscreen on to the body in a quick and efficient way. We found that it was best to spread it lightly with your hands to help it absorb quickly and once it settled on to the skin, it was clean and non-greasy. We didn't burn at all, despite the high temperatures, and had no issues with prickly heat. NO-AD is free from parabens, Retinyl Palmitate, oils and perfume, and the can holds 295ml so it's a great size offering great value for money.

NO-AD stands for "No Advertising", with the manufacturer declaring that rather than spending money on expensive adverts, they invest in creating a great sun protection ragne at an affordable price.

How is it different to Techniblock?. Well, in our view, it is not quite as ultra-dry as Techniblock so it's best to lightly rub it in as you apply it, and it's not quite as water-resistant so the recommendation is to top up after about 80 minutes of continuous swimming or sweating. Other than those two minor observations, we gave it a resounding thumbs-up.

NO-AD products have been protecting families in the US for generations with great quality products at great value. These non-greasy, non-sticky, lightweight and fast-drying sunscreens contain natural skin conditioners to help prevent the drying effects caused by the sun, helping to keep skin soft, smooth and protected. The super value size is perfect for families.

Like Techniblock, NO-AD is a broad spectrum protection. This means that it protects against both UVA and UVB protection. UVA is associated with skin ageing because it affects the elastin in our skin which leads to wrinkles and brown pigmentation. UVB is more associated with sunburn and has strong links to skin cancer.

The continuous sprays are available in SPF 30, SPF 45 and SPF 50 for Children and a 295ml can will provide an adult with all over sun protection for approximately 12-14 days. Apply in a sheltered area to ensure even coverage and enjoy a sunburn-free summer.