Sunscreen

[Steph_in_TX]

Another vote for the Neutrogena Active. I bought some last summer while trying to find a sunscreen for my toddler...she started reacting to all the baby lotions that are supposed to be so gentle. The Neutrogena caused absolutely no reactions on her. I love it because it absorbs really easily and doesn't leave any sticky residue.

Stephanie

[cruziegirl]

Boy, have you come to the right place to ask this question. I bet I have tried every single sunscreen on the market and then some. I've tried all of the major brands, the less-than major brands, and the oh-dear-Santa-Cruz-is-soooo-weird organic brands. All of them with the single exception of Eucerin made me look like a very ripe raspberry. We're talking red bumps and itching...most attractive . Eucerin comes in spf 15 and 25 but I find the 15 works the best for my body bits. I was told by a dermatologist (oh yeah, I've also tried the cost-you-wads prescription sunscreens too) that too high an spf can irritate your skin and doesn't really afford you that much more sun protection. They make an spf 25 version specifically for your face and that works very well - I haven't had any problems with it making my face break out. ....and I can remember the days when I lived in Southern California and would spend all day at the beach and use nothing but baby oil

[mars]

My favorite for 10 years has been Banana Boat Sport in the orange tube. I'm fair and can stay in the sun all day without burning, and no sweating in the eyes.

[bikerz]

I have had the same problem - fair skin and sensitive face - the Neutrogena worked ok, but didn't really seem to last on me.
Technotart on this thread recommended Sol Sunguard Kindersport - I couldn't find any store in the San Francisco area that sold it , but I ordered some directly from them and so far it works great - stays on, no reaction, and no sunburn.

[jobob]

I really like Ocean Potion Xtreme Sport SPF50 sunblock - it doesn't feel like I have saran wrap on my skin, it's water and sweat resistant and it stays on all day. I haven't been able to find it in my local stores (on the website they list stores that supposedly carry it, but I've never been able to find it in those stores in my area), so I get it by mail order directly from the company.

Our local Wal-Mart does carry the Ocean Potion "Anti-Aging" (yeah, right ) SPF50 sunblock (in the pink bottle), but it has a sickly sweet fragrance which I really don't like - I much prefer the unscented Xtreme Sport (in the yellow bottle).

www.opotion.com

[Honeywell23]

I'll tell ya.. I use an SPF 30 and still have those lovely bike short tan lines... HOW ANNOYING!!

[caligurl]

i use 30 SPF NO-AD from walmart.... the sport version....