Suncream - pink nosed ponies

I remember ariding holiday i went on for the gypsy vanners i remember one of the riding instructors putting factor 50 the child version of sun cream on each side of the noses
 
Mero said:
I used a mineral powder sunblock last year that you apply with a longer it little brush. I was really impressed by it. Doesn’t rub off like a cream does and they tolerated it being applied far better as it isn’t wet. Meant to last for 24 hrs. I didn’t have any burn issues.

I can’t remember the make, possibly Lillidale powder sunblock.
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I work for Lillidale.
If it is our Sunblock that you are using then I'm glad to hear that it works for you and your horse. We do get a lot of good feedback about it, especially from people who's horses don't tolerate having cream applied :)
 
Just to update, had only been leaving the fly mask on for 24hours, she's been happy enough to have it on for a day but its been really hot this week so left on for 2 days in a row with 2 hour gap and she decided she didnt want it on anymore so found it by a fence that made a good rub post/ removal device. she was sweating behind her ears and chin and because the nose mesh gets condensation from her breathing it becoming pretty moist under there which she doesnt seem to like (lifting the nose flap gets a smile out of her ) So back to suncream. Going to try gold label ? read that Filtabac has Titanium Dioxide in it which is considered to be a carcinogen so now gone down a sink hole of googling suncream ingredient lists!
 
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starbucker said:
read that Filtabac has Titanium Dioxide in it which is considered to be a carcinogen so now gone down a sink hole of googling suncream ingredient lists!
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Can you point me to the research on that please?

My (limited) understanding was that it could possibly be a carcinogen, when inhaled in powder form, but there wasn't enough research to definitely link it in any other form to causing cancer in people or animals.

If that's changed I'd be interested to read how - particularly as I slap filtabac on my horse most days.
 
ThinLine grazing muzzle works for mine, or a fly mask with nose net, she hates cream on her nose and just rubs it all over me.

I wonder if the zinc stuff cricketers used to use would work?
 
I bought titanium dioxide and zinc oxide powders off reputable sites and for human use, the two main ingredients in sunscreen. I mixed them at a 50/50 ratio and put it in a makeup container and dab on like foundation. Has lasted me nearly three years now. Grey mare, many pink bits around eyes, nose and muzzle. We've not burned since and no issues applying. Many of the horses I've used it on prefer it. When it's gonna do it's whole yo-yo sun-rain combo, I put on her UV Shires fly mask.
 
Saw the comment about titanium dioxide and googled- it's dependant on particle size, from what I understand. Anything from 0-50nm. The product I bought is 200nm as it could be used for cosmetic use & sunscreen for babies. Apparently is used in a lot of makeup products too, lipsticks, eyeshadows, foundation etc. Any powder is bad if you huff it and I do make sure to do it somewhere not windy and pat it down. Hm, curious.
 
Surbie said:
Can you point me to the research on that please?

My (limited) understanding was that it could possibly be a carcinogen, when inhaled in powder form, but there wasn't enough research to definitely link it in any other form to causing cancer in people or animals.

If that's changed I'd be interested to read how - particularly as I slap filtabac on my horse most days.
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That's my understanding too. Considering it's in Skittles, amongst other things, I'm not too concerned. My boy is 30 and won't see another winter so i'm slapping it on him to my heart's content in this weather - and have done for about 10 years with no apparent ill-effects. I'm convinced the daily application to my horse's nose has made my nails much stronger too - I actually have nails worth painting now!
 
Something being dangerous in a powder form is enough for me to hesitate especially when by applied right next to mouth / nose area. though I suppose its no different to those who use sawdust as bedding also very bad to breath in, cant avoid everything!
 
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