Let's talk Sunblock!

[emily_in_nc]

I might have to try this, I like that you get 8 ounces for less than some sell 2 ounces for. Out of curiosity, do you have a fair complexion by any chance? I used tons of barrier sunscreen last year but wound up with a VERY deep tan - which implies it wasn't quite doing the job. I am also curious about Tates...

I am relatively fair, but not super pale. Somewhere between fair and medium, I'd say. I do tan (but not a deep tan; my skin just doesn't get that dark) over the course of a summer. Just about any sunscreen is going to let some rays through unless you are scrupulous about re-applying it. I'm not. I put it on at the beginning of a ride, and that's it. I have not gotten burned at all, though, using the Mexitan, despite taking rides w/stops that add up to 3-4 hours in the sun. I don't mind getting some color, but I don't want to get burned.

I also noted that the Tropical Sands/Mexitan was a good price for the amount you get. So many non-chemical sunblocks were incredibly expensive per ounce, and we need a LOT of this stuff for Belize, not just a bottle or two. Tate's sounds great too but is pricier per ounce.