Quote Originally Posted by coyote View Post
I'm trying to avoid using sunscreen. I'm alergic to a lot of it, its sticky, and clogs my pores. I like the Shebeest tops. I've got one of those that is UV protected and it is more reliable then my sunscreen. I am actually getting a tan line where the sleeves end. I thought I had a good sunscreen but from another post I checked out a sunscreen rating database and found the names of some better ones.

This shouldn't be so hard.
If you're not sure which sunscreen components you're reacting to, try a titanium dioxide or zinc oxide sunscreen. They are less likely to cause irritation. If the sunscreen is clogging your pores, try a different one. I promise you there are ones that won't irritate your skin or cause pimples. If you have bottles of sunscreen around that didn't work, going over the ingredient labels can help you pin down likely troublemaker ingredients for you.

Even if I'm using a very good sunscreen at high SPF, I'll tan under it with prolonged sun exposure (defining "prolonged" as 6-10 hours out in the sun at northern latitudes... down your way IIRC 2-4 was enough). If I'm being outside and active, I *must* have a waterproof sunscreen and I need to reapply every 2 hours or so. I figure tanning under the sunscreen is ok... *burning* under it is not. And yes, I'm pale enough that I have burned despite having sunblock on. Sweat is a good solvent :-/.

It's good to have protective clothing too, but there are limits when you're dealing with that kind of heat. The knickers sound like a good idea. If you look around you might be able to find long sleeved sun protective shirts. I've always found loose clothing is more comfortable in that kind of heat. Skintight things like a swimsuit are uncomfortable unless I'm in the water.