Last week I had a Basal Cell removed from my neck. Time to start using better sunscreen. I here Blue Lizard is one of the best. Has anyone tryed it.
As long as you use a minimum of SPF-50 any brand should do just fine. Consumer Reports has rated the Target Up and Up brand of sunscreen as one of the best. To get a 100% sun block use zinc oxide ointment (it will be a white color after it is applied). Covering the skin with clothing or a cap that shades the area are additional steps you can take. Good luck!
Make sure it is endorsed by the Skin Cancer Foundation! This is what I use and I am a pasty red head that burns real easy! It's made by Banana Boat.
Sport Performance® UltraMist® Sunscreen SPF 85 Continuous Clear Spray
Sport Performance® UltraMist® Sunscreen SPF provides provides a high level of protection in a clear continuous spray that stays strong in the sun – designed for your active lifestyle. This any-angle spray can get to those hard-to-reach areas for complete coverage.
• Ideal for intense sports
• Very sweat and water resistant
• Non-greasy
• Invisible, Rub-Free
• Also available in SPF 15, SPF 30 and SPF 50
• Easy Grip 6 fl oz spray can
• Twist n Lock Spray, No Cap!
oh gross :o
being born and raised here and swimming and life guarding for years and no one talking about skin cancer or protection back then I see the dermatologist every year and have had 5 pre-cancers cut and froze off of my face and shoulders in the last 10-15 years :(. If you are outdoors whether at work or play good idea to be checked every year :headbang:. I have not found a good sun block spray or cream that either is not greasy,smelly etc. Sprays make a mess and many of them stain clothing and you smell like a cheap new orleans hore, the nice smelling ones appear to me to attract bees, and if you sweat they smear or get in your eyes etc. I went ahead and bought the sunblock clothing which are light weight and very breathable and then a large brim hat, (and don't forget a good pair of UV blocking sunglasses) :headbang:
Quote from: Fishless on May 09, 2011, 04:25 AM
I have not found a good sun block spray or cream that either is not greasy,smelly etc. Sprays make a mess and many of them stain clothing and you smell like a cheap new orleans hore, the nice smelling ones appear to me to attract bees, and if you sweat they smear or get in your eyes etc. I went ahead and bought the sunblock clothing which are light weight and very breathable and then a large brim hat, (and don't forget a good pair of UV blocking sunglasses) :headbang:
Same here. Some sunscreens can even take the paint off your reels. I try to get sort of a base tan early in the season to prevent the excessive burns and then cover up.
Fishhawk had some pretty cool gloves last year. I think they were for saltwater fly-fishermen or something. Those would help too.
Seems most of you have had the experiences I have with sunscreens, not that good. The extra clothing does help. I will report back on Blue Lizard Sunscreen.
That is why I switch to night fishing when the sun gets intense. :3some: Glad to see they caught it early Bill.
i just picked up one of those buffs. looks goofy fully pulled over your face but it covers my whole face and neck. its a little snug but thats my bowling ball head. worked well last weekend. hate sunscreen so im in scrubs a 50+ uv shirt and sun gloves.
Quote from: Fish Hawk on May 09, 2011, 07:41 PM
Seems most of you have had the experiences I have with sunscreens, not that good. The extra clothing does help. I will report back on Blue Lizard Sunscreen.
Well, Blue Lizard is not bad. I need to buy #50 instead of #30. It does go on a little slimmy like all sun screens but does not leave a sticky slim behind after about an hour or so after applying
there's a reason those guys wear sombreros.
I've been using coppertone spf 50 from Costco for years. I put it on all over my face and arms before I leave in the morning. I tend to reapply at least once during the day. Seems to work well. I wear long breathable pants and shoes with a light cotton shirt. Wide brim hat too. I probably look like a dork but I figure the fish don't care what I look like. If I see some Blue Lizard around I'll give it a try.