best sunscreen?

[Brandy]

The jersey and shorts tan lines have already started and I need some good sunscreen. What do you use? I prefer something non-greasy and sweatproof.

[AuntieK]

Here's a thread that may help you out:
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...ight=SUNSCREEN

[Brandy]

Thanks Auntie K!

[Nanci]

Brandy, I've had really good luck with Neutrogena- the dry lotion pump and the spray-on, in the highest SPF they make. It's like 40 or 45 or something. I like that they make small sizes of the really strong stuff, too, to carry on the bike.

Nanci

[Brandy]

Thanks Nanci. Dry lotion sounds exactly like what I'm envisioning! I'll pick some up at the store tomorrow.

[Nanci]

They are both 45- I just looked. The spray-on is cool (neat _and_ cold cool) too- you can do your back with it if you don't have anyone to help. I was suspicious of it because it is so light- but I've used it now in Florida afternoon sun a number of times and done fine. I like both.

Nanci

[Fuji Girl]

I like Neutrogen too - I use the "Active Breathable Sunblock" that comes in a blue bottle, the SPF 45. I like that it's sweatproof and waterproof so it doesn't run into my eyes.

[Brandy]

Good point about the spray on...I need to get that. I have three little helpers running around here, but they're not always consistent in coverage!

[Dogmama]

Or, you can always get some "tan in a can" and make the white parts brown...

[susanm8048]

I live in Queensland where we have lots of sun and lots of skin cancer.

My understanding is that you should scan down the list of active ingredients and look for either zinc.... or titanium.....

These are physical blockers of UV that is what does the job. How greasy, "sticky", thin ,thick, alcohol base et al is all just personal preference.

Save your skin!!

[betagirl]

I like Bull Frog.

[Geonz]

I love coppertone spectra 3 ... all I could find today was my 2-year-old bottle of "30" - but last year (and now) I only see "50" and I think they jsut changed the name 'cause it's as if I'm not in the sun at all (and I'm fairly fairskinned, tho' not a *redhead* or a *blonde* or anything extreme like that :-) ) I don't even get tired like the sun makes me, and I was out there from 6:45 to 2:45. (Now Im Tired, go Figure! Just not headachy, yukky sun-tired)

[GLC1968]

Last week I slathered on a coppertone sport spf of 48 and went out for a 1 hour lunch time ride. I'm dark skinned, and I came back with terrible glove/shirt/shorts lines where there were none that morning! I was stunned because I'd only bought the tube last fall.

I went out and bought some bull frog spf 36 and used that yesterday. We were out in the sun for 3 hours straight and I got no new lines.

Moral of the story, make damn sure your sunscreen is new! This stuff loses its effectiveness over time and for some stupid reason, the bottles don't come with expiration dates!

The BullFrog worked well, was scentless, non-greasy and easy to apply (absorbed well). It's sweatproof and waterproof and I used it on my face with no problems (I have oily skin). I'm a new fan!

[J-hawk biker]

I've had great luck with the Neutrogena Dry-Touch lotion as well. I burn like crazy and never have a problem when I put the stuff on.

[Brandi]

I use surfer shop sun block with z-cote in it. My derm Dr said I have to use. I am fair skinned. And after years in the sun and a friend who died last month from Melanoma. Z-cote is the only way to go. And cause surfers use it, it doesn't hurt your eye's.