Sun Block

[pooks]

I'm very fair and have already had a basal cell carcinoma removed from my nose, which was enough to convince me I didn't want to go through that kind of thing again. My dad also had numerous skin cancers removed in his later years but mine has started at a much younger age -- and he worked in the sun!

I've been using a French sun block with SPF 60 that was highly recommended to me, but I see that after less than a month of riding 1/2 hour to 3/4 of an hour a day, my shoulders are getting pretty dark, which concerns me.

Anybody use anything particularly great? I'm going to the dermatologist next month and can check with her, too, but for now -- what do you recommend?

[GLC1968]

I've tried numerous sunblocks (from spf 30 to 55, in sweatproof, sport, dry touch, waterproof, etc) and no matter what I wear and how often I apply, I still get pretty severe tan lines after 3+ hours of biking. I figure that I'm filtering out most of it, but short of not going out at all or wearing more clothing, I don't know how to block all the rays.

Sorry that I'm not much help! I'd be interested to hear what your dermatologist recommends/suggests.

[Geonz]

I really like Spectra, which says SPF 50 - b it's got zinc oxide *and* other stuff and keeps me pale and wan (well, except for the days I forgot it :-( ) and more importantly makes me not even feel like I've been out in the sun (as in headache, tired, etc).

[Lifesgreat]

My Dr. recommended Neutrogena's new sunblock that has something called Helioplex in it. Here are some links to more info. I have found it works well.

http://www.realsimplerewards.com/rsn...helioplex.html
http://www.neutrogena.com/content_169.asp

[pooks]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm ready to try something different.

[Bad JuJu]

My dermatologist recommended Neutrogena with helioplex also. I have fair, sensitive skin and have always gotten good results with Neutrogena products.

[Nanci]

I use the Neutrogena Spray 45 especially on my back where I can't reach. I am amazed at how well it works. I just don't burn any more. I _do_ have a tan. I have pale freckly redhead skin. I use the Neutrogena lotions- a couple different ones, places I _can_ reach. 45 or 55. I am happy with that, too. I take the whole big spray bottle with me in my truck bag on the bike when I know I am going to be out all day. It's COLD when you spray it on- which is great when it's 95F.

[GLC1968]

Just FYI: I've tried those Neutrogena products (with the Helioplex) and while they do keep me from burning, I definitely am still getting sun through them.

Who would have thought that an spf of 55 would still let the sun give me tan lines?!