Sunscreen?

[BogeyGolfer]

I played 27 holes yesterday which kept me in the sun for 6 hours. Its safe to say I got a nice sunburn on my face. I normally just tan but this new medication I take is causing me to burn. I was just wondering what you guys and gals used for suncreen. I would preferably like something thats not oily and easy to put on and obviously works great. The is nothing worse than having oily hands after putting on sunscreen. It's primarily for my face and neck. Thanks in advance.

[Titleist_ProV1x]

  BogeyGolfer said:

I played 27 holes yesterday which kept me in the sun for 6 hours. Its safe to say I got a nice sunburn on my face. I normally just tan but this new medication I take is causing me to burn. I was just wondering what you guys and gals used for suncreen. I would preferably like something thats not oily and easy to put on and obviously works great. The is nothing worse than having oily hands after putting on sunscreen. It's primarily for my face and neck. Thanks in advance.

http://www.bullfrogsunblock.com/ works great in the surf too

[Bug Bunny]

http://coppertone.com/coppertone/pro...p_50cspray.jsp


Never have to touch the sunscreen with your hands with this! A touch more expensive but worth every cent!!!!!

[sean_miller]

  BogeyGolfer said:

I played 27 holes yesterday which kept me in the sun for 6 hours. Its safe to say I got a nice sunburn on my face. I normally just tan but this new medication I take is causing me to burn. I was just wondering what you guys and gals used for suncreen. I would preferably like something thats not oily and easy to put on and obviously works great. The is nothing worse than having oily hands after putting on sunscreen. It's primarily for my face and neck. Thanks in advance.

Anything "non-greasy", "sports", "baby faces" should work.

Since it needs to be applied ~ 1/2 an hour before going outside, slather it on. Wash your palms afterward. I never wear less than SPF 30, but more likely SPF 50. Yesterday I borrowed the kids' SPF 60. No touchups required.

[bong_crosby]

I use spray sunscreen also. It's a lot more expensive than the cream kind but for us golfers it keeps it off our hands. If you have a Target store nearby, I've found their store brand to be good and affordable.

When the sun really starts beating down (June-August), I have several hats that I'll wear. They're not very fashionable but they are definitely functional. The first one is a Titleist bucket hat that covers back of neck, ears, and nose. The other is a Dorfman (I know! Stupid name for a company) sun hat. You can see it here: http://www.rei.com/product/798763

[Zeph]

I apply it in the morning before I go out to play, washing my hands of all excess before leaving. If I have to apply it on the course, I'll just sprinkle some water on the hands and dry them on the towel, never had a problem with the hands getting slippery.

[CarlSpackler]

I apply the goop (Banana Boat) in the locker room and then wash my hands before heading out. If I forget or have to reload, I just wipe my hands on my golf towel as much as possible.

[GaijinGolfer]

Any of the name brand sunscreens are good. I dont pay as much attention to brand as I do the SPF rating. Im pretty fair-skinned, so I need something that is SPF 70 or higher. Right now Im using an SPF 90 sunscreen that is Walgreens' own brand and its worked really well.

[jamo]

I use a continuous spray SPF 70 for my arms, neck, and legs and for my face I use a SPF 30 stick (sort of looks like an oversized chap stick). This makes it easy so I don't have to use my hands, thus my hands don't get greasy.

[iacas]

There are a lot of studies out there that also tell you that the chemicals commonly found in sunscreens are bad for you too. Do some more research before just buying any brand of sunscreen.

Go here and make your own decisions: http://www.ewg.org/whichsunscreensarebest/2009report .

[jamo]

  iacas said:

There are a lot of studies out there that also tell you that the chemicals commonly found in sunscreens are bad for you too. Do some more research before just buying any brand of sunscreen.

Thanks for that link, I'm going to buy different sunscreen next time. No point in preventing skin cancer by promoting other cancer....

[nuck81]

I'm gonna earn my cancer like a man, and die at the ripe old age of 50!!!

[Quinn07]

I use the Banana Boat spray. Find it work wells and I usually only have to re-apply once. Seems like just about everything causes cancer now. The state of California has a list of 800 or so substances that they believe cause cancer. At 29 I am sure I have been exposed to more than my share of cancer causing substances. May as well just have fun now. :)

[WUTiger]

I started medicine a few years ago that makes me sensitive to the sun. So, I have to make sure I don't burn. For one thing, I wear a golf shirt with a collar, and usually a wider-brimmed hat once summer comes.

I use Neutrogena, a hypoallergenic sunscreen. I get in the SPF 35 to 55 range. My dermatologist says SPF above 50 is a waste for most people. Plus, this Neutrogena makes a good salve for nicks and scratches.

[drglew]

YES to sunscreen, but also just as important is to RE-APPLY, especially if you get all sweaty and/or are playing more than 18 holes. This is non-scientific, but i'd recommend re-applying at least once after each 9 holes.

[Doctorfro]

Several of the "faces" variety. Oil free. But I always wash my hands after using sunscreen. Don't want that crap on my grips.

[TetsuJin]

I agree with what other people suggest for sunscreen, but in addition to that you might want to look into a better hat.

Take a look at Outdoor Research hats:
http://www.outdoorresearch.com/site/...n/Buckets.html

I am living out here in Japan now where the women do everything in their power to stay fair skinned. There strategy usually involves covering up in addition to sunscreen. I am not exactly a big fan of this cause I do enjoy being a bit tan, but if you are already burnt but still want to get a few rounds in then I definitely recommend using some UV protecting clothing.

Cheers

[Dave]

As someone diagnosed with melanoma a few years ago, I advise lots of sunscreen (and a good hat). I use Neutrogena "Fresh Cooling" spray on the course. Blue Lizard and Bullfrog are also good.