Sunscreen help

[ladyfish]

Is it because you sweat it off? If you want something that works and doesn't sweat off, try Bullfrog. It's kind of a slimy thing, but will stay on! I use it when I'm going to be in the water.

I'm what I refer to as "ghost white", so I know where you are coming from. Good luck!

[Tess851]

Ella Bache sports bloc spf30+.

I'm fair skinned, full of freckles, red hair etc and can cycle in hot humid conditions for about 4-4.5 hours before having to re-apply it.

[CyclaSutra]

OK, I'm from the south so I can definitively say that y'all don't know what you're talking about, you will LOSE in a white-out competition. I am catfish-belly white.

I use Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock, SPF 30 for every day that I am actually in the sun. That hasn't happened since October, but when it does, it works. It "feels clean and weightless," according to the label, and it really is pleasant, nongreasy. Theyn also make a sunblock lotion that is more typical to a sunblock feel, but I like the drytouch much better.

It's spendy, like $12-15/ for a 3-4 ounce bottle, but a little goes a long way and I love it. Good luck!

PS- I always use the Oil of Olay Complete *UV defense* moisture lotion in the morneing before anything else, SPF 15. Maybe that helps, too.

I say, let it do what it do. Same philosophy as the curly hair.

[salsabike]

I'm also fair-skinned. My dermatologist suggested PreSun Ultra Gel, sp 30; seems to work fine on long (5-6 hour) rides in intense sun.

[DeniseGoldberg]

I'm also fair-skinned. My dermatologist suggested PreSun Ultra Gel, sp 30; seems to work fine on long (5-6 hour) rides in intense sun.

I also have fair skin and I burn very badly without good sunscreen. I've been using the PreSun Ultra Gel 30 for many years now, and it works well for me too. The only problem is that it can be very difficult to find - depending, of course, on where you happen to live. I can't buy it in bricks & mortar stores in my area, so of course I've turned to the web. I've been very happy with the quick service from http://www.uniquesportsaccessories.c...-sunscreen.htm. And they also sell Bullfrog which someone else recommended.

--- Denise

[crazycanuck]

Hey there,

Not sure if the American Cancer Society makes sunscreen but i'll put my .02 in.

I usually use the Australian Cancer society sunscreen because it's the main product out there that's well..approved by them...of course. It's spf 30+ and water resistant for 2hrs. (For long rides i don't carry the large tube but have managed to wrangle a few small tubes from the chemist...for freeeeee..)

All i can say is put sunscreen on!!!

c

[DrBee]

I also have fair skin and I burn very badly without good sunscreen. I've been using the PreSun Ultra Gel 30 for many years now, and it works well for me too. The only problem is that it can be very difficult to find - depending, of course, on where you happen to live. I can't buy it in bricks & mortar stores in my area, so of course I've turned to the web. I've been very happy with the quick service from http://www.uniquesportsaccessories.c...-sunscreen.htm. And they also sell Bullfrog which someone else recommended.

--- Denise

I also use PreSun Ultra Gel 30. I have found it in Walgreens. Even if you have to buy it online - it's worth it. I am very fair skinned (reddish hair - lots of freckles). I used it while doing my field work as a grad student. I worked on barrier islands in the Gulf of Mexico. It stayed on through 8 hours of sweating and in saltwater. And - I have very sensitive skin (I react to just about everything) and it doesn't bother my skin at all. PreSun Gel is nice - it doesn't feel slimy like bullfrog. And - a little goes a long way. Don't forget to do your ears

[btchance]

Ok, I'm going to go see if I can find the PreSun gel. Let's hope this works.