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they do make prescription sunblock with a higher SPF than OTC brands, maybe talk to your doctor =)
I work in the industry (in product development), and I've heard that anything over SPF 60 or so is nearly impossible to formulate. Perhaps the products higher than that are using the inorganic whitening ingredients, which most people don't like on their skin.
In other words, if the SPF value seems to good (high) to be true, it probably is.......
Post by urbanhippie on May 10, 2007 21:21:22 GMT -5
someone i know was really really pale and then they had surgery so they had an enormous scar exposed on their stomach and they had to use prescription sun screen that was 85 SPF
they do make prescription sunblock with a higher SPF than OTC brands, maybe talk to your doctor =)
I work in the industry (in product development), and I've heard that anything over SPF 60 or so is nearly impossible to formulate. Perhaps the products higher than that are using the inorganic whitening ingredients, which most people don't like on their skin.
In other words, if the SPF value seems to good (high) to be true, it probably is.......
It's almost like this guy knows what he's talking about or something
The SPF offers a way to determine how long you can ideally stay in the sun without burning. For example, if you burn in 10 minutes without sunscreen, an SPF 15 should allow you to stay out 15 times as long (15 x 10 minutes = 150 minutes) before burning. This assumes no sweating, swimming or loss of protection. Once you know your own burn limits, use this equation to help choose the SPF that is best for you.
An FDA monograph ruling of January 1, 2003 ruled sunscreens should no longer be rated with an SPF factor higher than 30 plus (30+), as the FDA has determined that SPF products over 30 do not significantly increase protection. Additionally, the FDA has ruled that no sunscreen should be called 'waterproof' as no sunscreen is actually waterproof. However, some sunscreens last longer when exposed to water."
Besides some very good sunscreen and a good hat, I found that a white towel hanging around my neck could help fight off the sun's rays...especially the arms,. When I was watching bands play last year ,I would pull the towel to which ever side the sun was beating down on me the most.
I also soaked it in some cold water, which also helped to stay cool. Here are a couple pics that I took later year of a couple Inforoosters "borrowing" my towel. I packed 4 of them last year and they were a life saver. Make sure though the towels are white, light, and long enough, or it would be defeating the purpose of having a towel.
I like the towel idea, I was doing that with a t-shirt last year for a lot of roo, and will be again, im sure. I'm going to bring a baby crib sheet for this purpose, I think.
I work in the industry (in product development), and I've heard that anything over SPF 60 or so is nearly impossible to formulate. Perhaps the products higher than that are using the inorganic whitening ingredients, which most people don't like on their skin.
In other words, if the SPF value seems to good (high) to be true, it probably is.......
It's almost like this guy knows what he's talking about or something
Both my wife and I are of very fair complexion, and at 31 she's already had skin cancer once. Though the most important thing is to avoid the direct sun hours in the open and apply high-quality, full-spectrum (think Neutrogena sheer/dry touch), high SPF sunblock every couple hours, you can take the next step and get some SPF clothing. Solumbra, www.sunprecautions.com/, makes very high quality SPF clothing for people concerned about sun exposure. I bought one of their safari shirts for last year's Roo and wore it every day in the sun. It's total blockage even when sopping wet, meaning you only have to apply sunblock to face, neck, arms, legs. I also wore linen pants during much of the day and that at least kept me from burning. This year I decided to invest in a Solumbra hat, since head and neck coverage is imperative. I received the hat, the panama model, over the weekend and I love it. It looks like a typical, well made straw hat, but it has Solumbra fabric beneath the brim and crown, which completely protects your face, neck and head while still allowing for circulation. Lots of Solumbra's products are a little intense or look ridiculous, but they have some great stuff too, especially for women. Coolibar's a similar company. It's hard to overstate the importance of respecting the sun at Bonnaroo, at least if the weather's like last year's. Walking back into Centeroo each day at around 4 pm, I'd see horribly burned, passed out people scattered around Centeroo's wall, a really pitiful sight, since they were clearly not having fun and probably weren't going to enjoy the rest of their Roo experience. Protect yourself from the sun, and from the rain if it's present, and you'll have a great time.
Post by mrsgreenjeans on May 15, 2007 15:03:00 GMT -5
I'm a redhead and I basically catch on fire when I get any amount of sun exposure. I went to the Indy 500 last year and it was 127 degrees on the track. I was in row D slatering myself with Coppertone spf 60, "baby faces and tender places". You've gotta have it just for the name alone! Anyway, I kept myself greased up like a pig and wore a wide brimmed hat and big jackie O glasses and I did great..no burn.
Just remember, keep reapplying it because when you sweat, it runs off!
Anyone seen the Pale Force videos on YouTube? Check em out..hysterical!
I'm thinking of wearing that on Saturday, while I'm baking under the sun, waiting out the Police. Add a good hat and pants, and I think I might actually survive the experience....
i am a pale redhead too, with about 121 billion freckles, but tan in a salon year round due to my weird skin. i suggest going and getting a bit of a base in a controlled environment for the next few weeks, maybe 4-6 minutes at a time, then lots of sunscreen at roo. also, drink lots of water because it'll help keep your skin hydrated, and dry skin will tend to burn while moist skin tans best.
