the worst thing about sunscreen is when it runs into your eyes i use clear zinc

Wear a full steamer, booties, gloves and a Gath with the pull-down visor. Then you can look like Robocop on the water and the nasty sun will never get you.

D

i would hav thought sunscreen is better than getting burnt?!?!?!

Serioulsy though - I use teh Black tube of Bannana Boat and it works great, but is very sticky. I have a "piece" cut out of my upper lip a few months ago, and the Derm told me that there is a product to be released here from Neutrogena (SPF 85 in the US, but not allowed to be declared as >30 in Oz & Europe) that is marketed as "Dry Touch". I cannot see it being really dry, but it might be less greasy then others. I eagerly await its release here in Spirng.

Put it on before you leave home and wash your hands. Easy as and you can make sure its evenly rubbed in with the mirror. Also gives you protection whilst rigging.

I use invisible zinc on my face, blistex on my lips, Banana boat surf on my arms and the cheapest greasy-as 30+ sunblock on my hairy legs.

Have heard of a gel-type product but never used myself.

No arguement there. But at the same time for those of us who are palies, there is a big difference between 30 and 85. I can burn in five minutes on the hottest days. Factor 30 gives me 2.5 hours on the water. Factor 85 would give me 7 hours protection.

I am diligent about reapplying, but would enjoy having a greater margin of safety.

JB

i use megan gale invisable zinc, it works sick and doesnt run into your eyes...

D_Meredith79 said...

lowstevo said...

i use megan gale invisable zinc, it works sick and doesnt run into your eyes...

Does it make you smell pretty too?

D

Has that zinc smell to it

JayBee said...

Serioulsy though - I use teh Black tube of Bannana Boat and it works great, but is very sticky. I have a "piece" cut out of my upper lip a few months ago, and the Derm told me that there is a product to be released here from Neutrogena (SPF 85 in the US, but not allowed to be declared as >30 in Oz & Europe) that is marketed as "Dry Touch". I cannot see it being really dry, but it might be less greasy then others. I eagerly await its release here in Spirng.

neutrogena Ultra-sheer dry-touch sunblock SPF 70

I brought a whole lot back from the states when I went there. You can get the 45+ online. It is absolute gold. I run, ride, kite with it on and its not greasy and doesnt run into my eyes. given up on everything else.

i dont worry about it bein greasy just rub ur hands in the sand and it gets all of it off. sand is the best sunscreen remover......

There is lots of good info on sunscreens here. They have a big database of products, ingredients and scientific articles.

http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/special/sunscreens2008/summary.php

"In a new investigation of 1,103 name-brand sunscreens, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that 4 out of 5 sunscreen products offer inadequate protection from the sun, or contain ingredients with significant safety concerns."

Personally I use an Aussie made zinc based sunscreen with 100% natural ingredients. It's best if you put it on a bit before you hit the water. I havent had a problem with the greasy factor.