Shipping spray on sunscreen

[Paul]

I purchased a few items today to ship down for my upcoming trip in June....sunscreen, insect repellant, etc. I purchased some spray on sunscreen and my wife just informed me that she didn't think I could ship it because it is considered an aerosol. In the past, we have flown with it in our checked luggage, so I fail to see the difference. Is it a no-no?

[Lovermont]

From the USPS website

Some things cannot be mailed or can be mailed only in small quantities for safety and legal reasons. Some items have restrictions on how they can be mailed, including:
· Aerosol cans
· Firearms
· Tobacco and tobacco products
· Flammable materials
· Liquids and powders
· Lottery tickets
· Poisons
Call 1·800·ASK·USPS or visit your Post Office if you have questions about the item you want to mail.

[Need2GetAway]

Well, technically speaking, it's illegal to mail anything liquid, perishable, flammable..you know, all the stuff they ask you. You might want to read the thread about mailing packages. I certainly would never do it again.

[Capn Dan and Ruby]

I mailed spray sunscreen last year and when the post office said what could not be mailed I remember being ok, but I will certainly check more closely this year. I hope I am ok, Sun screen is definatly one of those things I want to be able to mail. I don't mind paying island prices for food, but sun screen is a killer.

[Gromit]

Here's my thing... and I know I'm not exactly answering your question regrding shipping... BUT hear me out:

I used to like the aerosol spray on sunscreen, HOWEVER found that it wasn't worth the money. It just doesn't go as far as a pump spray or the tube stuff and it costs the same (or more!). So it seemed like a waste of money.

I go through a lot of SPF 15 sunscreen while on island and after realizing that I couldn't get through more than two days with the spray vs. a whole trip with a tube or pump spray, I decided to ditch the aerosol.

Just a different perspective to consider that will also solve your dilemma regarding shipping.

Hope this helps!