Sunscreen

[Karma007]

What do you use, why do you like it? I struggle to find one that is easy to re-apply, and won't get in my eyes. I like the Bullfrog spray-gel, but heard that BLue Lizard is really good (I'm having trouble finding it here).

[maillotpois]

I only put sunscreen below my eyes. I figure my helmet covers most everything else. I use either neutrogena or coppertone. Whatever I have on hand.

[indysteel]

I use Neutrogena "Dry Touch" on my face. It doesn't make me break out. On my body, I use either Neutrogena or Coppertone Sport--in their spray formulations" for my body. I am very fair and, assuming I don't miss a spot, I haven't burned with either one.

I usually carry a travel sized bottle, too, so that I can reapply as needed.

[Aint Doody]

Another devotee of Neutrogena here for my face. The helioplex ingredient was recommended to me by my dermatologist. I haven't gotten burned with it either, and it seems to last for hours and hours.

And I like the spray on types for arms and legs, too.

[michelem]

Try this thread:

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=14734

I am allergic to chemical sunscreens and find the zinc oxide/titanium dioxide to be my best bet. I love that it doesn't have to be reapplied (5+ hours and not a hint of tan), doesn't run into my eyes, doesn't cause skin irritation or breakouts; but I'm not really a fan of the white/pasty look I get with it (I have olive skin, so it shows up more than it would on a person with fair skin).

My other best friend is SPF 50 clothing -- full-length tights and long-sleeved jerseys. No sunscreen needed underneath.

[AnnieBikes]

Tofu, I am also a fan of Bullfrog gel. It goes on well, not creamy, and sort of disappears. It does sting the eyes if you sweat into your eyes. I rode the Southern Tier two years ago and several of our people had to stop riding for two days after a terrible sunburn. I barely had a tan after two months on the road. That was FINE with me. I don't go out of the house in the sun without sunblock...Northern European descent (light hair, skin, and blue eyes!) and already have had several skin cancers removed.

I hate it when the sunblock turns your skin white when you ride and sweat in the summer and Bullfrog definitely does not do that.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Try this thread:

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=14734

I am allergic to chemical sunscreens and find the zinc oxide/titanium dioxide to be my best bet.

Same here. I use the non-chemical oxide stuff.
Then I also have a tiny tube of heavy duty zinc oxide in dayglo green, which I like to put on just my nose in the worst sun conditions....looks cute! DH will only use the white.

[7rider]

What do you use, why do you like it? I struggle to find one that is easy to re-apply, and won't get in my eyes. I like the Bullfrog spray-gel, but heard that BLue Lizard is really good (I'm having trouble finding it here).

Kiss-my-Face or Neutrogena on the face/neck.
Coppertone Sport or No Ad on the arms and legs.

I like non-greasy stuff on the face...something that will disappear and not cause bad breakouts (Generally, sunblock + a headsweat on my forehead = very bad on long, hot rides. Lesson? Keep it off the forehead!).

My skin tans pretty easily. I rarely burn (unlike DH). So we constantly argue over SPF 15 vs. 30 vs. 45 (I favor 15, he goes for 45, sometimes we meet in the middle at 30).

[Karma007]

My Blue Lizard came in, and I love the sensitive skin formula. I'm going to try the sport on a longer ride.

[msincredible]

I use Jane Iredale mineral makeup as sunscreen on my face, it doesn't exacerbate my rosacea and doesn't run into my eyes like other sunscreens used to.