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Can anyone recommend an all-day sunscreen? (Original Post) raccoon Dec 2015 OP
Hat? Tab Jan 2016 #1
recommendation crewprimal Jan 2016 #2
Welcome to DU! Tab Jan 2016 #3
I was not good about reapplying when I sweated off my sunscreen. alfredo Feb 2016 #4

Tab

(11,093 posts)
1. Hat?
Fri Jan 15, 2016, 05:20 PM
Jan 2016

Actually, I was reading something a few months ago about the protection factor of sunscreen. Because sunscreen mainly "blocks", double-applying an 8 spf is the same, roughly, as using a 16 spf. I know that doesn't resolve the duration factor, but it's something to keep in mind.

I'm guessing melanoma? I have to deal with something different, so I don't know the ins and outs of the Big M, but I did want someone to reply to your message, if only me.

alfredo

(60,074 posts)
4. I was not good about reapplying when I sweated off my sunscreen.
Thu Feb 18, 2016, 02:02 PM
Feb 2016

I now have Melanoma.

For me the best sunscreen is my den. But going outside is essential for me. A wide brimmed hat, long sleeve shirt, and avoid the "tanning hours." slather on the sunscreen.


"Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in noon day sun."

All others are smart enough to avoid the sun.

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