Have you got sun cream or stains on your clothes after a day in the sun? 

Karmameju SUN doesn’t leave yellow stains. However, in some cases, certain sun creams can rub off onto your summer clothes, and these stains rarely come out in a normal wash. That’s why we’ve been running a major washing test to find a method that can get rid of the stains. And we’ve succeeded!

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The test was carried out on various types of fabric using Karmameju’s own sun care products, which contain the physical, mineral sunscreen zinc oxide. We tested this by applying SPF 30 and the tinted BB cream (medium) to visible areas and leaving the clothes in the laundry basket for a few days.

Here’s how to do it:

- Dab a generous amount of Colour liquid detergent onto the sun cream stains.

- Place the clothes in a sealed plastic bag for 24 hours.

- Then wash coloured clothes at 40 degrees and white clothes at 60 degrees. 

Avoid detergents containing bleach or optical brighteners, as these are said to make the stains harder to remove. If the stains are stubborn, you can alternatively soak them in brown soap, place the garment in a plastic bag overnight and then wash it at 60 degrees.

PLEASE NOTE: Clothes should always be washed in accordance with the care instructions specified on each item. If washed at higher temperatures, there is a risk that the clothes may be damaged or ruined. Karmameju therefore does not recommend using this method on delicate fabrics which, according to the care instructions, should be washed at 30 degrees.

Avoid getting sun cream on your clothes

It can be difficult to completely avoid sun cream stains and marks on your clothes, as sun cream often rubs off when we sweat in the summer heat. However, you can reduce the risk of transfer by allowing the sun cream to dry thoroughly before getting dressed. Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes or clothes made from delicate fabrics that cannot be washed at temperatures higher than 30 degrees.