Sunblock? (Read 116 times)

I'm generally a minimalist when it comes to running in that if I have to do anything at all extra besides just running there is a good chance that I might not run but it has come to my attention on a daily basis that it "looks like I've been getting some sun" and while I generally wouldn't give a hoot, I am getting close to my old lady-hood and probably should start thinking about preventing sun damage to my face. Any recommendations for something that will work in the sweat and summer humidity and not burn my eyes? Are you all using sunblock?

ain't trying to be smart ass but, would a hat work to shield your face from the sun. I typically do not use sunblock, prolly should though.

Got it covered, chief. Doesn't seem to be working so great.

 

When I make the effort, my solution is sunblock below the eyeline, visor above.  This prevents eye-sting as long as I remember not to rub my hands across the lower face.  Coppertone Sport 30 is my go-to, but i haven't really shopped around.  Bottle says "won't run into your eyes and sting" but that's a lie.  Then again, it only claims water resistance for 80mins, so for a long-run maybe my expectations are too high.

 

I haven't noticed any weird tan-lines.

My preference is Banana Boat Sport Sunscreen SPF 30, and I agree with not putting higher than eye-line and wearing a hat.  Gotta remember to put it on the arms and legs also.

I use Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face and Body Stick Sunscreen.

Like stadjak says, don't apply it to your forehead if you already have a hat/visor on, so it won't run down into your eyes.

Biologically speaking, the best way to protect looking like a weather beaten prune is to protect your face in your teens and twenties, not waiting until you are what, 31? 

But it's never to late to benefit.  After working with melanoma professionally for awhile, I wish I had started wearing sunscreen regularly a lot earlier than I honestly did.

I don't know, I figure you can't go to your grave perfect so why put in all the effort? But, it would be nice to not look like a weather beaten prune. What the hell, I'm like a baby, it never occurred to me to only put sunblock below the eyes while wearing a hat (I'm not a visor type of person). Thanks for the suggestions! I'll pick some up this week.

I would also like to point out that the sun is not poison. I think media has made many scared of the sun while vitamin D levels tend to continue to be low in many Americans. Just sayin.......I don't advocate getting burnt but some color is not harmful and research shows higher Vitamin D levels correlate to lower melanoma. Excessive sun exposure does lead to higher incidence of squamous and basil cell. Also, Google some of the potential harmful ingredients in sunscreens. Some feel these ingredients increase our risks of cancers. Can't win......