Do you use sunscreen?

[OakLeaf]

I don't think I can purchase them locally.

Badger Balm is a pretty popular brand. If your local natural food store doesn't already stock the sunblock (or doesn't have the kind you want to try), I'd be very surprised if they wouldn't order some for you. Don't know how you feel about Whole Foods, but I see both their Indy stores are clear the north end and not very close to you, anyway.

[HermitGirl]

I suddenly get why they call it Badger... probably because of the streaking appearance in the face?

[TrekTheKaty]

Last summer, I used Neutrogena Sport 70 on my face (I wear a buff low over my forehead. I concur--suncreen in eyes--YOUCH! The only thing worse, is trying to reapply on the trail and getting a salt scrub facial. Not attractive, but amusing for riding buddies.) I just switched to Proactiv. However, I think I'm going to try the La Roche. My summer freckles are turning into brown spots--not attractive. A neutrogena spray over the arms and legs.

And yes sunscreen expires. Check for an expiration date. Most of my stuff looks like it lasts two years. If you aren't sure, pitch it.

A friend who is a nurse, also recommends physical sunblocks. They eventually blend in, but go on white. She gave me some Solar Sense Clear Zinc for Face while skiing and it's made in Canada! (oxtinoxate)

[Catrin]

Timely discussion indeed. I went for an 18 mile ride at mid-day today, temps were in high 60s, low 70's. Not a cloud in the sky and the sky was a beautiful dark blue. Put Coppertone Sport on my arms and legs, had an a sleeveless jersey.

Problem was I forgot two places - my face and the back of my shoulders. The back of my shoulders are burnt to a crisp, and can't even find a comfy place to lay on....hence my being on TE when I should be sleeping.

I THOUGHT I had put the Coppertone everywhere

Lesson learned....more sunscreen more places...

[abejita]

I got burnt a couple weeks ago too. Very unusual for me too, I don't think that I've had a sunburn since high school! I never ever forget to put on sunscreen...

So I was two laps into my four lap ride (45 miles) and I realized that I hadn't put on sunscreen, I continued on with my last two laps, thinking about my lack of sunscreen the whole way. I knew I was going to be really burnt.

The thing that pissed me off the most was about two blocks from my house, I remembered that I had my 'emergency' sunscreen in my saddlebag! Ugh! I am still peeling a little.