How do you protect yourself from the sun?

Post #1 ScottyEddyTextile

by ScottyEddy Textile

I'm a strawberry blond, despite having significant Hispanic ancestry. I cannot tan, but I love being naked. I also live at high altitude in a sunny place.

How do you protect against sunburn? What kind of sunblock, tanning methods, etc, work for you? I'd love to find new suggestions.

Thanks,
Scott

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Post #2 nkhikerButt Naked

RE:How do you protect yourself from the sun?

by nkhikerTextile

Controlled tanning and strategic use of sunscreens. Starting early in the spring--often before the snow melts--I start with 20 to 30 minutes a side. From there I start increasing my exposure. Using SPF 4 is not beneath me. I'll use SPF 30 in key places that have sun damage from my youth. I am usually successful in avoiding burns. I had one fail this year with a pretty much an all over light burn. By being careful an getting weekly exposure, by the end of the season I can be in the sun much of the day. I managed a 5-hour hike at 9000 feet without any burn a couple of days ago, with some sunscreen in key areas. My skin seems to be in really good shape, except arms and face from the aforementioned exposure when I was young. I'll see what the dermatologist says this fall when I see her. I'm prepared for a lecture.

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Post #3 ScottyEddyBarefoot

RE:How do you protect yourself from the sun?

by ScottyEddyTextile

Thanks. It sounds like we should do a hike together to compare notes...

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Post #4 nkhikerButt Naked

RE:How do you protect yourself from the sun?

by nkhikerTextile

You bet. If you ever find your way my direction I have a bunch of good spots.

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Post #5 GingerBlokeAUSTextile

RE:How do you protect yourself from the sun?

by GingerBlokeAUSTextile

Copious amounts of sunscreen, plus a wide brimmed hat. In summer I stay in the shade as its just not worth it with the high uv rating here.

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