Sun Protection

[contactme_11]

Okay, I will be in the Dominican Republic for a few weeks in March. I am of a lighter complection (Polish) and expect my skin is in for the worst. I'm going to have to wear dress clothes for a decent amount of time while there, so what kind of sun block or oil can I use without looking shiny and oily all the time?

 

[contactme_11]

Nobody has any insight they can offer on this?

 

[Reggs]

Bullfrog brand has always been my top choice and consistently gets high reviews.

Dont forget the tops of your ears.

 

[mensimageconsultant]

SPF of 30 or more, oil-free. It would have to be reapplied often, and any kind likely would leave a shine. The best advice is to avoid the midday sun, cover up as much as possible (buy a hat there), maybe put some sun protectant in the wash before you go, and use sunscreen on whatever bare skin is left.

 

[Andrew V.]

If most sunscreens are too greasy for your taste, try Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch. It's great.

Whenever you shop for sunscreens, remember that SPF 15 or greater (30 if you're going to be outside for much of the day) only indicates adequate UVB protection. from http://www.cosmeticscop.com/learn/sun.asp?ID=163 "SPF is crucial, but it is only a measurement regarding sunburn (UVB) rays. It is dangerous for your skin to not have UVA protection and many sunscreens do not have ingredients that can provided true full-spectrum (both UVA and UVB) coverage. There are no numbers to tell you about protection from UVA radiation. For that protection you have to check the active ingredient list to see if either zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, avobenzone (which may also be listed as Parsol 1789 or butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane), Mexoryl SX, or Tinosorb (Mexoryl SX and Tinosorb are only available in products sold outside the US). If one of those isn't part of the active ingredient list (it doesn't count if it is just part of the regular or "other" ingredients) you are not applying adequate UVA protection and that is dangerous for your skin."

 

[Gladhatter]

Originally Posted by contactme_11

Nobody has any insight they can offer on this?


Light color and weight felt fedora or straw hats.

 

[fatty]

i prefer sports milk sunscreen coz it's less gluggy and oily, but as long as it's spf 30. And you reapply if you're in the sun a lot.

sweat is going to make your skin look oily whether you have sunscreen on or not. A good anti-shine moisteriser + sunscreen is your best bet.