Which sun block?

Crapaud
Crapaud Posts: 2,483
edited April 2009 in The bottom bracket
I very rarely use the stuff, but I tend to burn easily if I don't build up a tan slowly. Out in the good weather at the weekend I became a bit lobsterish so I've not been out since, but need to go out for a longish run today even though my skin still tingles. Was going to google, but I'm not sure what keywords to use, except 'suntan lotion'.

I found a bottle of Ambre Solaire Men (SPF 12), non-greasy, sport, that I bought in 2004. It doesn't have a use by date so presumably it's OK to use. Would that be right?

Anyhoo, what's the best stuff to use out on the bike for for a day's ride?
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  • Aggieboy
    Aggieboy Posts: 3,996
    You live in Scotland so don't worry about it - that was your Summer! :lol:
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  • bobtbuilder
    bobtbuilder Posts: 1,537
    I get really sweaty when I ride, so teh suncreams I have tried tend to drip off, or get wiped off as I ride, even the so-called sport specific ones.

    Anyone know a good sun cream that will actually stay on once I'm sweating buckets?
  • Floodcp
    Floodcp Posts: 190
    I used Reimann P20 last year in the Pyrenees.
    You only need to apply once per day apparently.
  • Crapaud
    Crapaud Posts: 2,483
    Aggieboy wrote:
    You live in Scotland so don't worry about it - that was your Summer! :lol:
    :roll: :D
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  • pinkbikini
    pinkbikini Posts: 876
    I don't think any sunscreen stays on well if you are sweating a lot, to be honest. I tend to use a block with a high SPF (40 or more) and apply liberally about 1/2hr before riding in sunny conditions. You still tan quickly with a high SPF. I've also found that the higher SPF screens don't seem to run quite so much. On a really long run (+5hrs) I'll take a small squeezy pouch of sunscreen to reapply if the forecast is strong sun, and a very small packet of wetwipes to clean my hands after applying.

    Sure, having a deep tan is nice, but the leathery skin in later life and associated cancer risks are not worth it.

    I've used sunscreen by Aloe Up that seems pretty resistant to sweating...
  • ellieb
    ellieb Posts: 436
    + 1 for Reimann P20
  • Crapaud
    Crapaud Posts: 2,483
    pinkbikini wrote:
    ... Sure, having a deep tan is nice, but the leathery skin in later life and associated cancer risks are not worth it. ...
    Is that not the point of suntan lotion? To block or reduce the effects of the sun so that you'll tan slowly?
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  • simmo3801
    simmo3801 Posts: 486
    P20 is excellent. It's like a light gel as opposed to cream. Apply about 20 mins before going in the sun and as prev said you only need to apply once. I use it every year now.

    Lasts a long time as I too live in Scotland.....
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  • bobtbuilder
    bobtbuilder Posts: 1,537
    Lasts a long time as I too live in Scotland.....
    you only need to apply once

    Per year? :P
  • wastelander
    wastelander Posts: 557
    I use either the Banana Boat stuff or the Ambre Solaire 'Clear Protect' spray - both of which do a great job and don't get washed away with the sweat. The spray-on one doesn't stink too much, and application is a doddle. The Banana Boat one smells of, well, bananas really - perhaps more akin to a McDonalds banana shake actually!
  • schlepcycling
    schlepcycling Posts: 1,614
    +2 for Reimann P20
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  • popette
    popette Posts: 2,089
    -1 for P20

    It stinks! I'm sure once it's on it's fine but I just couldn't even get that far - smells so chemical when you open it up. IIRC it has a high alcohol content. Did I get a bad one?
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  • prawny
    prawny Posts: 5,446
    I like the smell of p20 I didn't like the sun burnt legs :?

    I'd definately use it for riding for neck/arms/face but it poo poo for holiday lounging, I use piz buin once a day stuff for that and it works fine.
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  • bobpzero
    bobpzero Posts: 1,431
    +1 banana boat sport stuff - meant to be sweat resistant. tho seeing not much is happening on the global warming front i havnt had to use it much.
    The Banana Boat one smells of, well, bananas really - perhaps more akin to a McDonalds banana shake actually!

    really? should do a comparison between the smell of power bar performance bar banana flavour. i thought banana boat smells of sun cream
  • jellybellywmb
    jellybellywmb Posts: 1,379
    Piz Buin

    Apply once and lasts all day, water and sweat resistant.
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  • The Mechanic
    The Mechanic Posts: 1,277
    +1 for Piz Buin.
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  • Special K
    Special K Posts: 449
    popette wrote:
    -1 for P20

    It stinks! I'm sure once it's on it's fine but I just couldn't even get that far - smells so chemical when you open it up. IIRC it has a high alcohol content. Did I get a bad one?

    You need to shake the bottle.

    Once it's on and dried it's one of the few products that doesn't actually smell of anything.

    I like it, but I tend to sweat it off my forehead and have to reapply when out riding for the full day.
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  • White Line
    White Line Posts: 887
    bobtbuilder wrote:
    Lasts a long time as I too live in Scotland.....
    you only need to apply once

    Per year? :P
    Nope. That's it. Just once. One time in your life. Sorted.

    I don't tan either, but I rarely bother with sun cream - only when I'm on holiday, but even then it's not a regular occurrence. I just use my super pale skin to reflect all of the sun's harmful rays. :lol:
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