Sunblock

[CoffeeIcePapers]

What kind of sunblock do you guys use when flying? I want to start using it, but everything I've used is too greasy.

 

[A Life Aloft]

Solbar pf50, not greasy at all, just need a thin layer, won't stain your shirt, isn't "sticky" feeling and it's water/sweat resistant.

 

[Matt13C]

I like Cetaphil face lotion with SPF 30. Non greasy and gentle on the skin, perfect in winter. It's not water or sweat proof though, so if you'll be active you'll need a dedicated sunblock to stand up.

 

[Sol Rosenburg]

are you not supposed to fly those alternators and tires at 3am?

 

[juxtapilot]

I use this. It's not greasy and easy to apply. Just keep it in a zip lock while in your bag just incase it leaks a little bit.

Banana Boat Body & Scalp

 

[Cal Goat]

 

[eightballfreight]

Mary Kay.

 

[higney85]

In all seriousness, I've always read about UV rays when flying, but whenever I did the sunblock thing it was greasy. Do a good number of folks put on sunblock every morning (thinking arms and face only)?

Completely serious in this question, should be a poll, but maybe that's for later today depending on responses.

 

[Seggy]

I'd rather be greasy than get cancer.

I slather it on, my arms, neck, ears, and face.

 

[sweeps]

Neutrogena makes a really good oil free sunblock. You can get it at Target for around 10 bucks, works great for me.

 

[BobDDuck]

Remember too that sunblock really is only good for a few hours so if you are working an 8 hour day in the plane (during daylight hours) you probably should be reapplying it several times.

 

[tomokc]

I'm fair-skinned with a family history of skin cancer and I spend a lot of time on my road bike, so my dermatologist recommended Neutrogena Ultra Sheer http://www.neutrogena.com/category/sun/ultra+sheer-.do?nType=3 . It offers very good protection (up to SPF 100), different forms (liquid, spray, stick and "dry touch"), performs well when sweating, and doesn't sting when in the eyes.

 

[Stone Cold]

I fly in Russia and apply sunblock every day. It's required for living a long life in our job.

 

[tonyw]

You can pick up some spray stuff from CVS. Just make sure to not get it in your eyes. Not a problem for me with my squinty little ones. I probably shouldn't be flying a plane anyway because I can't see out of them.

 

[KSCessnaDriver]

are you not supposed to fly those alternators and tires at 3am?

Was going to say, I don't see a lot of sun flying at night. What is this sun thing you speak of

 

[sweeps]

I'm fair-skinned with a family history of skin cancer and I spend a lot of time on my road bike, so my dermatologist recommended Neutrogena Ultra Sheer http://www.neutrogena.com/category/sun/ultra sheer-.do?nType=3 . It offers very good protection (up to SPF 100), different forms (liquid, spray, stick and "dry touch"), performs well when sweating, and doesn't sting when in the eyes.

This is the stuff I use and it's great, best sunscreen ever lol

 

[skypilot6]

the Neutrogena stuff is worth its weight in gold when it comes to sunscreen imo.

 

[cezzna]

Not this again!

 

[cezzna]

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424127887324659404578503411010462312

Unless you buy a European sunblock that is effective in blocking UVA rays, you're essentially wasting your time. The good UVA blockers aren't necessarily very good for you either.

 

[CoffeeIcePapers]

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424127887324659404578503411010462312

Unless you buy a European sunblock that is effective in blocking UVA rays, you're essentially wasting your time. The good UVA blockers aren't necessarily very good for you either.

Sorry, I prefer not to get sunburns. Sun block prevents sun burns.