What's the most effective sunscreen?
08-07-10 | 11:24 PM
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According to the ewg.org website, oxybenzone is a synthetic estrogen that absorbs through the skin, and one of the reasons they flag a sunblock product as a potential health risk.* I stopped drinking soymilk because of the estrogen boosting properties.
*Their disclaimer section is worth reading for those skeptical about faceless watchdog group health claims.
*Their disclaimer section is worth reading for those skeptical about faceless watchdog group health claims.
08-07-10 | 11:57 PM
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According to the ewg.org website, oxybenzone is a synthetic estrogen that absorbs through the skin, and one of the reasons they flag a sunblock product as a potential health risk.* I stopped drinking soymilk because of the estrogen boosting properties.
*Their disclaimer section is worth reading for those skeptical about faceless watchdog group health claims.
*Their disclaimer section is worth reading for those skeptical about faceless watchdog group health claims.
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08-08-10 | 12:17 AM
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Dom, if you're at all concerned about the effects of some chemicals in sunscreen, might I suggest a cycling cap?
I'm riding, and have been riding, around the same amount as you. I have no tan lines on my face because my mini visor keeps the sun at bay enough to avoid weird glasses tans.
Also, I too suffer from the chronic t-shirt and chamois tan. I also have quite a sock tan, but my flip flop tan is the best of them all...
I'm riding, and have been riding, around the same amount as you. I have no tan lines on my face because my mini visor keeps the sun at bay enough to avoid weird glasses tans.
Also, I too suffer from the chronic t-shirt and chamois tan. I also have quite a sock tan, but my flip flop tan is the best of them all...
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08-08-10 | 07:54 AM
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This is what I was originally looking for
https://www.ewg.org/2010sunscreen/fin...st-sunscreens/
to find the sunscreen you want.
But you kinda have to know what you want to filter before doing that, in which case the other link comes in handy for
https://www.ewg.org/2010sunscreen/full-report/
https://www.ewg.org/2010sunscreen/fin...st-sunscreens/
to find the sunscreen you want.
But you kinda have to know what you want to filter before doing that, in which case the other link comes in handy for
https://www.ewg.org/2010sunscreen/full-report/
08-08-10 | 07:56 AM
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Dom, if you're at all concerned about the effects of some chemicals in sunscreen, might I suggest a cycling cap?
I'm riding, and have been riding, around the same amount as you. I have no tan lines on my face because my mini visor keeps the sun at bay enough to avoid weird glasses tans.
Also, I too suffer from the chronic t-shirt and chamois tan. I also have quite a sock tan, but my flip flop tan is the best of them all...
I'm riding, and have been riding, around the same amount as you. I have no tan lines on my face because my mini visor keeps the sun at bay enough to avoid weird glasses tans.
Also, I too suffer from the chronic t-shirt and chamois tan. I also have quite a sock tan, but my flip flop tan is the best of them all...
08-08-10 | 08:16 AM
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I use Neutrogena on my face and neck, Bull-Frog on my arms and legs. During yesterday's ride however, I stopped for water and while sitting on a bench refilling my bottles, I looked down and saw I had rivulets of bull-frog white sweat running down my legs! I kind of rubbed it back in but probably just rubbed it often given the sweat-to-bull-frog ratio. I had applied it a good 30 minutes before starting my ride, so maybe I put on too much? Everything I read says people often don't use enough...so maybe I went too far the other way.
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08-08-10 | 08:52 AM
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It's a shame that the nicest, dryest, easy absorbing sunblocks have chemicals in them that can turn you into a woman, and potentially give you some extra free radicals that can mess you up later on! My wife buys a zinc-oxide based sunblock that is hard to put on, and a PITA to get off later. But it has no bad chemicals in it. It's called Blue Lizard.
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08-08-10 | 09:24 AM
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It's a shame that the nicest, dryest, easy absorbing sunblocks have chemicals in them that can turn you into a woman, and potentially give you some extra free radicals that can mess you up later on! My wife buys a zinc-oxide based sunblock that is hard to put on, and a PITA to get off later. But it has no bad chemicals in it. It's called Blue Lizard.
We gave the rest of the bottle away after one usage.
08-08-10 | 11:36 AM
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actually oxybenzone does more than just that. its course of action is to absorb UV and become an organic free radical. it then does chemistry with what ever's around & forms a byproduct. this is good and all if it does so on your skin, but oxybenzone could also be absorbed by your skin as it's lipophilic. once it's underneath, it can keep on absorbing UV lights, except this time when it forms a radical, it has molecules inside your body to mess around with. one suggested solution? slather so much onto your skin that the UV rays will all be absorbed on your skin & nothing underneath it will say any sunshine
08-08-10 | 11:56 AM
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I don't use block all that often (I should I know).
My wife will apply to her face. She uses the Neutrogena that's been mentioned but really likes a brand called Hawaiian Island Creations. In fact, she heard about it on a thread here at BF but it was from the Women's forum so it might not have shown up in the OPs search.
My wife will apply to her face. She uses the Neutrogena that's been mentioned but really likes a brand called Hawaiian Island Creations. In fact, she heard about it on a thread here at BF but it was from the Women's forum so it might not have shown up in the OPs search.
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08-08-10 | 01:11 PM
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actually oxybenzone does more than just that. its course of action is to absorb UV and become an organic free radical. it then does chemistry with what ever's around & forms a byproduct. this is good and all if it does so on your skin, but oxybenzone could also be absorbed by your skin as it's lipophilic. once it's underneath, it can keep on absorbing UV lights, except this time when it forms a radical, it has molecules inside your body to mess around with. one suggested solution? slather so much onto your skin that the UV rays will all be absorbed on your skin & nothing underneath it will say any sunshine
Though sunscreen is a possible risk(there are other problems with it besides oxybenzone, just look at PABAs), the link between sun exposure(sunburns/tans) and skin cancer is far stronger and definite. Personally, I prefer to cover-up with light UPF coated fabrics and patch gaps with a sunscreen.
We are between a rock and hard place, too bad we weakened that Ozone layer.
08-08-10 | 01:17 PM
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My wife saw great reviews for Blue Lizard and got me a bottle. I HATED it! Absolutely terrible! It was like a paste that wouldn't rub in so I looked like Casper and then when it ran (and the bottle description and every review said it wouldn't!) it stung my eyes like crazy! This was pre-Halo head band but I can't tell you how much I hated that stuff.
We gave the rest of the bottle away after one usage.
We gave the rest of the bottle away after one usage.
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08-09-10 | 05:37 AM
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Rather than depend on sunscreen all the time, I am putting together a collection of clothing I could wear on hot days. I love sleeveless jerseys, but the most recent jersey I bought has cap sleeves so that the tops of my shoulders will not be exposed to the sun. If all goes well, my short-sleeved jerseys should arrive soon which will cover my upper arms. And I've just ordered white arm warmers which are supposed to be quite light and breathable. I hope they'll be comfortable on warm days.
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08-09-10 | 06:22 AM
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I mostly use Banana Boat or Coppertone 50-80 sport/sweat resistant stuff. Has treated me fine. Can be picked up anywhere.
I'm skeptical of this EWG source. Legitimate? Credentials? Ulterior motives? Gonna take some research.
FDA certainly approves all the big names that are out there in the stores... but government is often broken... so I'm not sure how much of a positive that is.
Looking through the site, this one seems like the best choice for us?
https://www.ewg.org/2010sunscreen/fin...Sunscreen-SPF/
Stuff sounds promising, anyone tried it?
All Terrain's website suggests REI and Wholefoods near me carry it, which would be convenient. It might at least be locally obtainable.
I'm skeptical of this EWG source. Legitimate? Credentials? Ulterior motives? Gonna take some research.
FDA certainly approves all the big names that are out there in the stores... but government is often broken... so I'm not sure how much of a positive that is.
Looking through the site, this one seems like the best choice for us?
https://www.ewg.org/2010sunscreen/fin...Sunscreen-SPF/
Stuff sounds promising, anyone tried it?
All Terrain's website suggests REI and Wholefoods near me carry it, which would be convenient. It might at least be locally obtainable.
08-09-10 | 07:05 AM
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I like the Coppertone Sport brands.
But the best sunblock is the one you apply frequently.
But the best sunblock is the one you apply frequently.
*EDIT* Or Sun block
In the search, keyword-->Titles Only-->Road Cycling, "sunscreen" a few results showed up. One was a year old, the others over 3 years old.
I'm starting to get a bit annoyed from the sunglasses tan that's developing rather quickly, and I'm hoping that sun block will help. I have really dark skin, and so I'm not as sensitive to the sun as other people are. In fact, I've never got a sun burn.
Over the span of 3-5 years, have there been better sunscreen products since then?
To make it simple, what sunscreen are you currently using, how would you describe the effectiveness, and how does it put up with sweat, water, and the comfortability.
Hopefully within the few responses I get, I can determine the most popular.
In the search, keyword-->Titles Only-->Road Cycling, "sunscreen" a few results showed up. One was a year old, the others over 3 years old.
I'm starting to get a bit annoyed from the sunglasses tan that's developing rather quickly, and I'm hoping that sun block will help. I have really dark skin, and so I'm not as sensitive to the sun as other people are. In fact, I've never got a sun burn.
Over the span of 3-5 years, have there been better sunscreen products since then?
To make it simple, what sunscreen are you currently using, how would you describe the effectiveness, and how does it put up with sweat, water, and the comfortability.
Hopefully within the few responses I get, I can determine the most popular.
08-09-10 | 07:09 AM
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I find the coppertone sport works well for me!
All these Japanese sunscreens are crap...
All these Japanese sunscreens are crap...
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