summer news
Consumer New Zealand regularly tests a range of sunscreens that are sold within New Zealand. UV Guard sunscreens have achieved outstanding performance results. The testing for UV Guard Sunscren SPF 50+ was done by an accredited lab using methods according to the Australian and New Zealand standard AS/NZS 2604:2012.
A number of sunscreens sold in New Zealand do not meet their SPF claims, click the link below to read more about this.
Read the article
OUR BRANDS
UV Guard is a “sheet of armour” with six filters plus a zinc reflectant. They filter/reflect all of the suns rays (100% broad spectrum) and are designed for New Zealand’s harsh sun and the reduced ozone layer. UV Guard sunscreens absorb within 15 seconds, are proven to be water resistant for 4 hours, are hypo-allergenic, non-greasy and both fish and coral safe.
Biteguard is the best performing protection against sandflies, mosquitoes and all biting insects (including leeches). This has been proven by military testing. Biteguard lasts up to 9 hours once applied. Biteguard has a pleasantly fragranced, water resistant and non greasy formula. Biteguard “Max” is ideal for protection during tropical travel.
Licegone is 100% effective. It has a special combination formula designed for head lice infestation. It is a powerful, safe, rapid-acting treatment applied once on days 1 and 2 then days 10 and 11. Combing daily is also advised. In severe infestations Licegone can also be sprayed on bedding/mattresses to prevent reinfections.
Afterburn cream is an aloe vera based combination formulation. Afterburn is for moderate/mild burns to soothe, heal, reduce pain, prevent scarring and prevent infection. Afterburn hydrates the burn with a cooling and healing base. Afterburn can be used on broken skin if a doctor has prescribed antibiotics/pain relief.
Afterbite is formulated to relieve minor rashes and bites/stings from all biting insects; mosquitoes, sandflies, wasps, bees, plant rashes & jellyfish stings. Afterbite’s special formulation contains both antihistamines and antiseptics to prevent infection and moisturise skin while relieving itching fast.
Liceguard is a special combination formula designed to prevent head lice infestation. Liceguard is pleasantly fragranced, water resistant and has a non-greasy formulation.
OUR story
In 1971 Hugh Price, Pharmacist of Nelson, New Zealand worked with Fishermen and Hunters on the South Island West Coast to formulate a more effective repellent as 40% Deet was NOT stopping the legendary South Island sandflies biting. Natural oils did not work either. A special six ingredient combination was formulated which worked!
The New Zealand Military switched to this combination formulation in 1980 and has not gone back to Deet alone (at any concentration). Their testing of this product around the world has shown its effectiveness. Hugh Price also supplied the military with sunscreens, camouflage paints, and chemical packs for military uniforms and mosquito nets.
In 2002 Pharmacist Julian Price upgraded the repellent formulation and developed a range of SPF 50+ sunscreens that exceed NZ/AUS testing standards. Further upgrades have occurred in 2009, 2013 and in 2017 to ensure Pharmexa manufactures the worlds best sunscreens, repellents, bite cream, burn cream and lice treatments.
MADE IN NEW ZEALAND
Pharmexa is a New Zealand owned and based company established in 1971 and we still play an important part in our country’s economy. Pharmexa is committed to delivering the highest quality, most reliable skin protection products in New Zealand and worldwide.
All our formulas are made to suit New Zealand’s harsh sun and environment.
CONTACT US
