I am looking for a sunscreen that can last through the whole swim around Key West.
I heard that zinc oxide lasts a long time, so I tried Solar Sense clear zinc SPF 45 for a 10K this weekend, but my back still got very badly burned :doh:
Is clear zinc less effective than colored zinc? Are there any other sunscreens that can last for a really long time?
Thanks!
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hmmm....Leonard, I'm intrigued by your concoction. But does it retain heat? The water will be in the mid to upper 80s, so staying cool is a concern.
Thanks!
I suppose that it does to some small degree, but the use of vaseline/lanoline as a protection against the cold is pretty much a myth. It may help with the initial shock of cold, but not the overall effect. I've only used this once and it worked well, but I have no idea about in mid/high 80 degree water. However, I got the "recipe" from a guy in South Africa who did use it in warmer water and he never mentioned excess heat although he did say it protected him from the hot African sun for (I think) 8-9 hours. You might consider it for the back/neck/arms and use regular sunblock for the under side of your body, perhaps - just a guess.
Keep in mind that it is MESSY and if you get it on goggles, you won't be happy. Also keep in mind that it will probably do some damage to your swimsuit as vaseline does that to organic compounds.
Also, I have heard some interesting things about SolRX sunscreens, but haven't tried them yet.
http://www.solrx.com/
-LBJ
hmmm....Leonard, I'm intrigued by your concoction. But does it retain heat? The water will be in the mid to upper 80s, so staying cool is a concern.
Thanks!
I suppose that it does to some small degree, but the use of vaseline/lanoline as a protection against the cold is pretty much a myth. It may help with the initial shock of cold, but not the overall effect. I've only used this once and it worked well, but I have no idea about in mid/high 80 degree water. However, I got the "recipe" from a guy in South Africa who did use it in warmer water and he never mentioned excess heat although he did say it protected him from the hot African sun for (I think) 8-9 hours. You might consider it for the back/neck/arms and use regular sunblock for the under side of your body, perhaps - just a guess.
Keep in mind that it is MESSY and if you get it on goggles, you won't be happy. Also keep in mind that it will probably do some damage to your swimsuit as vaseline does that to organic compounds.
Also, I have heard some interesting things about SolRX sunscreens, but haven't tried them yet.
http://www.solrx.com/
-LBJ
