QLD
1514 posts
Just had some skin cancer cut out of the nose, arm and shoulder(love to show some pics of it). Doctor told me no windsurfing for 3 weeks I always use zinc cream but looks like I have to go look for better stuff.
I have been told to use Bullfrog products as they are meant to be the best sunscreen on the market.
Any recommendations?
cheers
GCMOZ
QLD
6491 posts
i'm told that most of the skin stuff we're getting cut out presently, was caused by running around unclothed getting burnt during our youth maybe 15+ years ago - so maybe your current sunscreen is okay and doing it's job, and is preventing you getting more removed in another 20 years
seems like there's a 10 - 20 year incubation period
maybe in a few more years they'll realise there's something nasty in current sunscreens, like the PABA stuff many years ago?
Isn't Hamilton brand supposed to be fairly free of known suspect ingredients?
QLD
1514 posts
Yep Haircut! damage was done from the age of 10-21 when I was bullet proof!
Paying the price for it now!
QLD
3424 posts
Aloe Gator works fine for me, not one burn since I started using it, doesn't run in the eyes and lasts for ages. (don't have to come back to shore for a second layer)
Just have to remind myself to cover the ears and back of neck
QLD
484 posts
I second Aloe Gator Gel. Have to buy it from the USA but it's an outstanding sun block for use in the water. Rub it in and it last 8 hours. I've found nothing better.
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Marty
QLD
239 posts
Try a hat that buckes up under your chin mine is an fcs hat ..i have never been burnt on my face with that on its awesome...back to sunscreen banana boat in the orange packaging i find pretty good..
WA
1173 posts
Banana Boat - Sports stays on for a while.
But the best protection is to cover yourself as much as you can and wear (any) sunglasses.
QLD
1514 posts
Thanks for the feed back - will buy Banana Boat and will put an order through to try the Aloe Gator - very good reviews on it!
cheers
GC MOZ
WA
15100 posts
I have been a long time user of Banana Boat Sport (the orange stuff). It seems to have changed in the last year or so, and appears more runny.
Does it stay on (and effective) as much as the previous version. The older stuff you could tell wouldn't wash off, but the newer stuff seems to be a bit more likely to wash off, but I can't tell if it does.
