Let's talk Sunblock!

[Brandi]

So being in a job that finds me outside a lot (www.sandscapes.com) and I hike and bike. I have to protect myself from our wonderful sun. Giant hat, long sleeves (when it is not to hot) and sunblock. But I have started to hear common sunblocks could cause skin issues. So I am using an organic clear zinc sunblock. Anyone have a good brand they like?

[Blueberry]

So being in a job that finds me outside a lot (www.sandscapes.com) and I hike and bike. I have to protect myself from our wonderful sun. Giant hat, long sleeves (when it is not to hot) and sunblock. But I have started to hear common sunblocks could cause skin issues. So I am using an organic clear zinc sunblock. Anyone have a good brand they like?

Badger Balm sunblock is one of the safest from what I've heard.

My dermo recommended Neutrogena for Sensitive Skin - comments on that one?

[Savra]

I love the Neutrogena ones. Of course, my favorite is the one that sprays on rather than having to touch it. I don't know about it being bad for your skin though. It does well for me and has for years.

[Catrin]

We do have lots of previous discussions on this, especially in the health forum. You can use the search engine to find them, there is one in particular that I've tried to find and can't. It is, of course, possible that I just dreamed that particular thread.

The 2011 EWG Sunblock Guide has been released here. You may need to click through something that asks you if you want to be on their email list, but this guide gives a lot of good information.

[Pax]

I'm allergic to everything under the sun, the only thing I've found to use over the years (believe it or not) is Coppertone Sport spf 30. All the fancy prescription ones, all the hypoallergenic ones, nothing worked... except plain old Coppertone.

[Brandi]

We do have lots of previous discussions on this, especially in the health forum. You can use the search engine to find them, there is one in particular that I've tried to find and can't. It is, of course, possible that I just dreamed that particular thread.

The 2011 EWG Sunblock Guide has been released here. You may need to click through something that asks you if you want to be on their email list, but this guide gives a lot of good information.

Thank you for the link! And yes I am sure it has been talked about in the past. But a lot has so sometimes you just gotta bring it up again...you know for the newbies.

[Becky]

Vanicream for days when I need long-lasting waterproof protection, and Aveeno Natural Protection for days I don't. The Vanicream takes some scrubbing to get off, but the Aveeno sweats off on its own after a couple of hours.

[Brandi]

Badger Balm sunblock is one of the safest from what I've heard.

My dermo recommended Neutrogena for Sensitive Skin - comments on that one?

Hum that is what I use.

[LivetoRide]

I have sensitive skin and use Neutrogena's stuff. While not rated too highly on the 2011 EWG Sunblock Guide, I'm sticking with it because it usually is ok for my sensitive skin. And as westtexas mentioned, they have sport-specific versions too (in sprays, face-specific, etc.).

[Sunadvocate]

I have tried to avoid wearing sunscreen, but it just doesn't work. Last week I didn't put on any sunscreen, but when I got home I felt a burning sensation all over my face. I was even so careful not to go out in direct sun light. I would say play it safe and supplement it by wearing Sun Block Clothing.