herbal sunblock? are you kidding me? have you seen what happens to herbs when they have too much time in the sun?

Zinc is the absolute ducks nuts, and not that bullcrap 'clear zinke' nonsense, I mean covering your whole head in white grease, apply once, wear a long sleeve rashie, and you can kite for 6 hours straight. It doesn't go in your eyes either.

fyi, some sunscreens are now using nano technology, and latest research has indicated that some nano technology is harmful to human dna. There is now a strong push to label all sunscreens sold in australia to indicate if that sunscreen is using nano technology or not.
see here >>> www.abc.net.au/catalyst/nanotechnology/11008694

Rob C said...

Keep the pump pack in your home as sunscreen goes bad if it is kept in the sun or in a hot car!

Does this mean it goes bad on your skin when in the sun??

Wow...a whole week passed before someone brought this up again

pro merc said...



also has anyone located a decent herbal sunblock, we use so much of this stuff who knows what it could do to our health in the future.

I've been using Soleo for years. It's organic, herbal, and zinc based. It does not need heaps of soap to take it off my face, but it protect me from the WA sun for my 3 hours sessions. I am quite happy with it.

Cant beat ZINC
Doesnt get in your eyes
Lasts all day
although it does get on everything ( hands ,kite bar,kit etc .....but better than a melonoma

Banana boat, it's 30 plus, it lasts for hours, for hours for hours da da da da banana boat!

Andrash said...

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I've been using Soleo for years. It's organic, herbal, and zinc based. It does not need heaps of soap to take it off my face, but it protect me from the WA sun for my 3 hours sessions. I am quite happy with it.

you're an idiot, the herbs don't do anything, the zinc does. you have failed at life.

dutchy1985 said...

Andrash said...

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I've been using Soleo for years. It's organic, herbal, and zinc based. It does not need heaps of soap to take it off my face, but it protect me from the WA sun for my 3 hours sessions. I am quite happy with it.

you're an idiot, the herbs don't do anything, the zinc does. you have failed at life.

Dutchy ,
Why don't you read a post before you answer it?
1. I did not claim what the herbs do or don't, I just said they are in it. If you think they do nothing, go ahead and get some proof before you abuse anyone.
2. You seem to be so angry....no wind today?...glad you are not flying at my spot...

Invisible Zinc on the face and hands - wear a long sleeve rashie and 30+ anything (Hamilton sunscreen) on the legs (if you are like me and have hairy legs that seems to work fine)

I wear a Gath helmet - not so much for the impact protection but the sun protection to my scalp.

I also wear Seaspecs.

Secret is to apply 30 mins before going into water ie. put it on before you go to the beach, and reapply when you take breaks for water/food etc.

HI Everyone,

As big time sun users (Kiteschool and shop) who is on the beach from 11.30 until dark EVERYDAY, we have put a few sunscreens to the test and the one that works best for the instructors is Hamiltons Quadblock. No one gets burnt. I wear the Hamiltons Optinal and it works great. I rarely get burnt but do re-apply if in the water and the sun for long periods. I also wear an Akubra wide brim hat which keeps the direct sun off my face when on the beach.

Reminds me I need another skin check! ie time to get more bits cut out

Cheers,

KH

Thecopterdr said...

Invisible Zinc, Lasts for a good 5 hours and water beads off you its that waterproof.
Really good for the face and non greasy. I've tried about 10 different sunblocks over the last couple of years and have finally found a winner.

Yeah, its a great all day general sunscreen for face, ears and neck. Put it on first thing in the morning and you don't need to worry about reapplying throughout the day.

You have to remember that sunscreen is not the overall solution to sun protection. It kind of defeats the purpose if you layer on the sunscreen and then kite without a shirt on etc. Obviously the best way to minimise the risks of sun damage is to avoid the sun completely. This is near impossible especially given the nature of the sport. Therefore when out in the sun, cover as much skin as possible with clothing. Long sleeve rash vests, sunnies and hats are good for this. It's obviously a bit harder to cover your legs unless it's cold and you wear a steamer/long john. Sunscreen should be the last resort for those places you can't cover up with clothing. You would be suprised at the sun damage to peoples neck (the v in under your chin where a typical shirt doesn't cover, and the backs of your legs (mainly surfers).

Having said that, I find Banana Boat good and the Cancer Council sunscreen that gets around. Zinc is excellent, but I always forget it's on and I get it everywhere. Avoid the spray on stuff; its useless!

It's funny that the OP mentions the risk of sunscreen to our health in the future; it seems like we can't win. Thats why I think covering up is the 1st priority to sun protection.

Does anyone know where online to buy Aloe Gator Sunscreen?

Smedg said...

I've been waiting to use this...

lmgtfy.com/?q=aloe+gator

LOL