Avoiding skin damage & sunburn
05-30-11, 01:28 PM
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I bought light white arm warmers last spring with the intention of wearing them all summer .... but I think I only wore them once. We had a record-breaking cool and rainy summer and I spent quite a bit of time in jackets.
I have, however, become a regular user of Neutrogena sunscreen on my face - the dry touch stuff which goes on feeling dry rather than greasy.
I have, however, become a regular user of Neutrogena sunscreen on my face - the dry touch stuff which goes on feeling dry rather than greasy.
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I use a white base layer with long sleeves on even the hottest days. The combination of sunscreen under a white layer deflects the sun. This provides multiple benefits: I avoid sunburn and I stay cooler, with a wicking layer to transport perspiration.
06-03-11, 04:42 PM
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For those on tighter budget I found this bright monster at nashbar... hate to shill but it's only 35 bucks... I've never bought a bike shirt online so I dunno how it'll fit. Anyway, I started poking around after meeting another rider wearing a nice white long sleeve while I was in short sleeves and got too much sun. At the very least I will remember to use suncreen next time.
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I wear PI arm covers, they work well, no burning, and my arms feel cooler. I've been considering leg covers as well, any suggestions?
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I tried some Pearl Izumi Sun Sleeves. I thought they were arm warmers, but they made me so cold I had to take them off. If I ever see the sun on a hot day then I will try them again.
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I've been using a cheap bandanna, that is a bit larger than what is normally available. It works great IMO, covering my neck, ears and fore head. Also of course, I use long sleeved shirts, and full length pants.
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Just a nag, white cotton jersey (the fabric of t-shirts) only provides about 6 SPF according to NPR. I wear t-shirts doing construction here in Texas and my shoulders are well freckled. A word to the pale, myself included.
I actually just browsed Pearl Izumi's jerseys, they claim UPF 50 on all of them. Awesome.
I actually just browsed Pearl Izumi's jerseys, they claim UPF 50 on all of them. Awesome.
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