SUN TAN LOTION

[Jimmyz123]

I personally like the Blue Lizard stuff that you see on the Bill Dance show. It works. If you cannot find that Aloe Gator has been one that I use and have used through my surfing days and into now(25 years). It stays on for up to 8 hours. I did not use it this weekend and used some spray on Banana boat SPF 50 baby sunscreen. I got fried. Brand new bottle, and still I get fried. Make sure you are using stuff that is good. I use to like Bullfrog until they went big and started skimping on the quality of the product.

[Caballito]

Having had the distinct pleasure of undergoing skin cancer surgery on my nose, best stuff to block contains a "mechanical block" in it. Thare are two which I know of...Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide...

[Hunters Pa]

Banana boat, kid's formula



A big hat



long sleeve shirt & paddle pants


I don't tan. I go

Pale

Pink

Peel

[sasha]

Thanks guys im going to start checking them out before my next time on the water.. SPF 85 sound good. Is there anything else i should be looking for in the sun tan lotion besides Zinc oxide and Titanium dioxide... Mind you im one of those guys that rarely burn. Beeing on the water with the added refliction i got hit dame good.. part of it was my fault. I took a bandana to use under my hat to cover my neck and ears but forgot to put it on... live and learn i say..

[dorado50]

As with any "medicine" it is best to check with your doctor before using any such products. You may have an interaction with any of the above stated products.Like it says on tv, always check with a doctor before use. Good luck with your choice I know its a hard decision sometimes.

[wade]

http://www.planetbuff.com/2011-Angler-Collection

less expensive overall & no gooping up with sunblock all the time......

[RK]

Wade--
I didnt see one in a bloods or crips in the catalog.... Im off it.

[wiredantz]

Originally Posted by wade

http://www.planetbuff.com/2011-Angler-Collection

less expensive overall & no gooping up with sunblock all the time......

are these the face mask that you wear?

[sasha]

Well im on a mission to learn more about sun block lotion.. Here is an intresting artical that explains about some lotions...
http://www.consumersearch.com/sunscreen/best-sunscreen

Its not the best and its more broad about what it goes into.. but it got lots of the basics on what makes a sun block good. I found a few more but they are boring read.. With lots of info. I want to learn as much as i can about what to look for and then hope to make the best choice for me atlist. Some of the lotions you guys mentioned did get good marks on this site..
I would let let you guys know what i find... After i get as much info as i can about it i would go to the stores and start reading the ingredients and % of each in the lotion..
Wade I actual did think of that as well. Found a pic of a guy that works in the desert and he swears by the scarf... Its part of his every day gear..
Sasha

[FlyFishinYakr]

Originally Posted by Flyfisher70

The sunscreen I like using is Copertone Sport spf 50, it works great.

Originally Posted by wiredantz

netrogena from costco spf 70

Originally Posted by wade

http://www.planetbuff.com/2011-Angler-Collection

less expensive overall & no gooping up with sunblock all the time......

X2 On all.
On the Buffwear however I have the non-insectasheild version.
4 bonefish, 2 Turtlegrass, one Tarpon.
It's nice not having to wear massive amounts of sunscreen on the face, just use alittle around the exposed areas that are not covered by the mask, plus when it gets too hot I soak it to help me keep cool.

[erinoo]

I'm with D-50..If an erection last more than two hours with your choice, consult with your doctor.

Originally Posted by dorado50

As with any "medicine" it is best to check with your doctor before using any such products. You may have an interaction with any of the above stated products.Like it says on tv, always check with a doctor before use. Good luck with your choice I know its a hard decision sometimes.

[JPSURF]

Originally Posted by Caballito

Having had the distinct pleasure of undergoing skin cancer surgery on my nose, best stuff to block contains a "mechanical block" in it. Thare are two which I know of...Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide...

Second this after visiting the Dr. for pre skin cancer.

I use Solbar Zinc SPF38.

JP

[T-Rex]

Originally Posted by JPSURF

Second this after visiting the Dr. for pre skin cancer.

I use Solbar Zinc SPF38.

JP

X2 for the Solbar Zinc. It's what my dermotologist gave me after zapping me with the liquid nitrogen.

As Caballito said, the best sunscreens have mechanical blocks Zinc Oxide and/or Titanium Dioxide. Avobenzone aka Parsol 1789 is also a good UVA/UVB block but doesn't seem to protect as long as stuff with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.

[flydigital]

Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

I personally like the Blue Lizard stuff that you see on the Bill Dance show. It works. If you cannot find that Aloe Gator has been one that I use and have used through my surfing days and into now(25 years). It stays on for up to 8 hours. I did not use it this weekend and used some spray on Banana boat SPF 50 baby sunscreen. I got fried. Brand new bottle, and still I get fried. Make sure you are using stuff that is good. I use to like Bullfrog until they went big and started skimping on the quality of the product.

I still use the bullfrog or aloe gator, whatever I can find... they both work great for me, I only apply once (liberally) around 8am and it lasts me all day. I tried blue lizard I think that is the white elmer's glue looking stuff, it works good but I prefer the clear aloe-based.

I always dress for sun protection too.. my face/ears/neck are all that gets the sunscreen. Waders FTW.