OT: Sunscreen

jcohenx · Since 28 Aug 2007 250 Posts Portland Obsessed

Sunscreen is a must every session but more importantly you should reapply every 2 hours or so out in the sun, more often if on the water. I have a pfd with a nice big chest pocket that I keep a tube of Neutrogena spf 45 in.

In addition, be sure to keep an eye on any precancerous growths and get them checked out early.

blowhard · Since 26 Dec 2005 2027 Posts Windward

the lips
my dentist says I have a white spot ,a lookout for skin cancer,
Blistex spf 45 lip conditioner

apply on the way 30 mins befoe

DROCK999 · Since 31 May 2007 852 Posts Left Coast Opinionated

headhunters, it's the best, always has always will

Sella · Tue Jul 13, 10 11:50 am

Good post...good insight. Thanks!

Reaper356 · Since 10 Dec 2006 781 Posts Salem / LC Oregon Opinionated

Kite in the winter.

boardrider · Since 05 Apr 2006 1034 Posts Ventura, CA XTreme Poster

A local life guard recommended Neutrogena Ultimate Sport as the best protection for surfing a couple years back, and it works great for me. Spread it on heavy before you rig up, and you're good to go.

Also - good article on sun protection and skin cancer on Surfline for those that want some info :
http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/saving-your-skin-with-sunscreen--facts-about-sunscreen-using-it-and-the-affects-of-not-using-it_44057/

pdxmonkeyboy · Tue Jul 13, 10 1:06 pm

https://www.pharmacymix.com/selecting_anthelios_and_mexoryl_sunscreen.htm

Chooch · Tue Jul 13, 10 1:20 pm

http://www.docmartinsmaui.com/Page.bok?file=doc.html

Used this stuff in SPI.....lasted all day and worked better than anything I have ever used.

Plus its made in Maui so you know its good Cool

mschulz · Since 29 May 2007 530 Posts Reno, NV Addicted

I use NO AD 15 every time I go out, no problems. For those of you fair skin, go with the 30. Buy it by the quart at Bi-mart and those bastards at Wal Mart.

jsj · Since 11 Sep 2006 83 Posts Hood River

**Beware reaction to sunscreens.**

Basically a chemical burn doesn't look or feel that different than a sunburn. If you felt sunburned despite loading up, it's possible you are reacting to whatever you put on (this was my experience). Almost every sunscreen out there has avobenzone or oxybenzone. I'm fairly sure I react to them both.

Physical blockers (zinc and titanium) appear to be the least problematic from a skin reaction standpoint, but depending on how the material is micronized/encapsulated it can obviously be an eye irritant as well. Australian product "blue lizard" doesn't irritate, but the shit feels like sandpaper in the eyes - avoid!

I use Banana Boat Kids Tear-Free 50 and it works (yellow bottle, pink cap). Slather it on thick, it won't run in your eyes and it probably won't burn you. It has few complex chemicals to react to (especially "avo/oxy benzone complexes - variants of Parson 1789). Do note that they have a product with really similar packaging, called "Avo Triplex" which has the bad stuff.

wylieflyote · Wed Jul 14, 10 4:56 am

This past weekend in the Gorge my skin was very very happy, and so were my eyes that usually get blood red burned. But there's no question that I look ridiculous.

Just to repeat what started this two years ago. In the '90s my very good friend Lee Warner contracted skin cancer after 15 years of windsurfing. Had to have his ear cut off, and the melanoma went away. But 4 years later he got pancreatic cancer. Ticket out.
I guess the most effective prevention would be that space mask guy I saw down there.

waynepjh · Since 27 Jul 2008 212 Posts jackson wy Stoked

I am pretty sure sunscreen expires too! Make sure it is not to old! I have been a river guide for 18 years and have tested many brands. I swear by the new neutrogena stuff that was posted earlier but I like the non sport version in the beige bottle. 80 proof! Ive heard that there is no such thing as sunblock over 45 but that is a crock! It works take it from someone who spends 12 hours a day in the sun! imo

Mark · Wed Jul 14, 10 7:31 am

chanson · Since 31 Jan 2006 1873 Posts WISCONSIN Chimey

Colored zink and contacts with uv protection. Wink

scottm · Since 12 Jun 2006 108 Posts Stoked

I prefer No-Ad Sport and Coppertone Sport, but pretty much anything that says waterproof or sport stays on pretty well in the water. And sunblocking lip balm (my favorite is Blistex).

The FDA considers SPF 15 a total sun block, and they don't regulate anything higher than that. So SPF 30 probably contains twice the sun blocking agent as SPF 15.

For tropical riding, I add sunglasses and a Patagonia surf hat (and a long-sleeved rash guard):
http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/product/patagonia-surf-brim?p=28826-0-176

boardrider · Since 05 Apr 2006 1034 Posts Ventura, CA XTreme Poster

stringy · Since 23 Jun 2006 1735 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster

Have you guys met mann?
He so pale.
Has something to do with the way he throws down at the event site.
or maybe with the mask. one of the many benefits the mask can give.

marybeth looks good with or without the mask.