My personal choices are Blue Lizard Baby or Neutrogena Pure and Free Baby.  They both contain zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.  These block UVB and UVA.  Any sunblock that have those ingredients are good.  There are 3 ingredients that block UVA – zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and Avobenzone.   Avobenzone is a chemical block while the others are physical blocks.   You want one of those three ingredients to give you the best protection.  Blue Lizard Baby is great, but is very hard to rub in.  Neutrogena is a little less "white" and obvious.

Have fun!

Janner

My personal choices are Blue Lizard Baby or Neutrogena Pure and Free Baby.  They both contain zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.  These block UVB and UVA.  Any sunblock that have those ingredients are good.  There are 3 ingredients that block UVA – zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and Avobenzone.   Avobenzone is a chemical block while the others are physical blocks.   You want one of those three ingredients to give you the best protection.  Blue Lizard Baby is great, but is very hard to rub in.  Neutrogena is a little less "white" and obvious.

Have fun!

Janner

My personal choices are Blue Lizard Baby or Neutrogena Pure and Free Baby.  They both contain zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.  These block UVB and UVA.  Any sunblock that have those ingredients are good.  There are 3 ingredients that block UVA – zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and Avobenzone.   Avobenzone is a chemical block while the others are physical blocks.   You want one of those three ingredients to give you the best protection.  Blue Lizard Baby is great, but is very hard to rub in.  Neutrogena is a little less "white" and obvious.

Have fun!

Janner

I read an article once but I forget the authoritative source. I do remember it being someone I believed. The two I settled on from the recommended list were Equate (has avobenzone) & NoAd (can't find the bottle & don't remember the ingredients).  I should post a pic of the way I play golf: long sleeves, long pants, wide brim hat, & two gloves. In Florida, I am a strange sight.    Dan

I read an article once but I forget the authoritative source. I do remember it being someone I believed. The two I settled on from the recommended list were Equate (has avobenzone) & NoAd (can't find the bottle & don't remember the ingredients).  I should post a pic of the way I play golf: long sleeves, long pants, wide brim hat, & two gloves. In Florida, I am a strange sight.    Dan

I read an article once but I forget the authoritative source. I do remember it being someone I believed. The two I settled on from the recommended list were Equate (has avobenzone) & NoAd (can't find the bottle & don't remember the ingredients).  I should post a pic of the way I play golf: long sleeves, long pants, wide brim hat, & two gloves. In Florida, I am a strange sight.    Dan

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/26/the-toxic-truth-of-sunscr_n_590516.html#s93707&title=The_Worst

Be sure to see/read the slide show.

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"Since scientist do not have definitive answers about sunscreen and skin cancer, it is no wonder that many experts recommend that people rely on clothing and shade, rather than sunscreen, to protect themselves from sun exposure."

Complete article at:

http://breakingnews.ewg.org/2011sunscreen/sunscreens-exposed/sunscreen-and-skin-cancer/

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IMHO, Never put anything on your skin that you wouldn't put into your mouth!

Best wishes,

Gene

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/26/the-toxic-truth-of-sunscr_n_590516.html#s93707&title=The_Worst

Be sure to see/read the slide show.

=====================================

"Since scientist do not have definitive answers about sunscreen and skin cancer, it is no wonder that many experts recommend that people rely on clothing and shade, rather than sunscreen, to protect themselves from sun exposure."

Complete article at:

http://breakingnews.ewg.org/2011sunscreen/sunscreens-exposed/sunscreen-and-skin-cancer/

======================================

IMHO, Never put anything on your skin that you wouldn't put into your mouth!

Best wishes,

Gene

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/26/the-toxic-truth-of-sunscr_n_590516.html#s93707&title=The_Worst

Be sure to see/read the slide show.

=====================================

"Since scientist do not have definitive answers about sunscreen and skin cancer, it is no wonder that many experts recommend that people rely on clothing and shade, rather than sunscreen, to protect themselves from sun exposure."

Complete article at:

http://breakingnews.ewg.org/2011sunscreen/sunscreens-exposed/sunscreen-and-skin-cancer/

======================================

IMHO, Never put anything on your skin that you wouldn't put into your mouth!

Best wishes,

Gene

I prefer protective clothing as well.

But if sunblock is the only choice, I've been using Badger SPF30+ Unscented.  The active ingredient is Non-nano Zink Oxide.  The additional ingredients are Oleo Europaea (Extra Virgin Olive Oil), Cera Albana (Beeswax), Butyrosperum Parkil (Shea Butter), Theobromoma Cacao (Cocoa Butter) etc.  All natural and edible as far as I can tell.  It does attract bugs!

If you use enough, it will leave a white residue.

Good luck!

Mike from Richmond.

I prefer protective clothing as well.

But if sunblock is the only choice, I've been using Badger SPF30+ Unscented.  The active ingredient is Non-nano Zink Oxide.  The additional ingredients are Oleo Europaea (Extra Virgin Olive Oil), Cera Albana (Beeswax), Butyrosperum Parkil (Shea Butter), Theobromoma Cacao (Cocoa Butter) etc.  All natural and edible as far as I can tell.  It does attract bugs!

If you use enough, it will leave a white residue.

Good luck!

Mike from Richmond.

I prefer protective clothing as well.

But if sunblock is the only choice, I've been using Badger SPF30+ Unscented.  The active ingredient is Non-nano Zink Oxide.  The additional ingredients are Oleo Europaea (Extra Virgin Olive Oil), Cera Albana (Beeswax), Butyrosperum Parkil (Shea Butter), Theobromoma Cacao (Cocoa Butter) etc.  All natural and edible as far as I can tell.  It does attract bugs!

If you use enough, it will leave a white residue.

Good luck!

Mike from Richmond.

Anyone try this stuff & does it work???

Rit Sun Guard Laundry Treatment UV Protectant

Sun Guard puts an invisible shield into clothing that helps block more than 96% of the Sun's harmful rays from reaching your skin! Your clothes may not offer enough protection from harmful UV Rays from the Sun. For example, a typical white T-shirt is rated UPF 5. A single treatment with Sun Guard boosts its rating to UPF 30. It won't change the color or comfort of clothing. One treatment is good for repeated washings. It's safe for the whole family. Safe for all washable fabrics. Will not add sun protection to 100% polyester and acrylic fabrics. We have packaged this item in 6 packs. Each box provides enough protectant for one laundry cycle

Anyone try this stuff & does it work???

Rit Sun Guard Laundry Treatment UV Protectant

Sun Guard puts an invisible shield into clothing that helps block more than 96% of the Sun's harmful rays from reaching your skin! Your clothes may not offer enough protection from harmful UV Rays from the Sun. For example, a typical white T-shirt is rated UPF 5. A single treatment with Sun Guard boosts its rating to UPF 30. It won't change the color or comfort of clothing. One treatment is good for repeated washings. It's safe for the whole family. Safe for all washable fabrics. Will not add sun protection to 100% polyester and acrylic fabrics. We have packaged this item in 6 packs. Each box provides enough protectant for one laundry cycle

Anyone try this stuff & does it work???

Rit Sun Guard Laundry Treatment UV Protectant

Sun Guard puts an invisible shield into clothing that helps block more than 96% of the Sun's harmful rays from reaching your skin! Your clothes may not offer enough protection from harmful UV Rays from the Sun. For example, a typical white T-shirt is rated UPF 5. A single treatment with Sun Guard boosts its rating to UPF 30. It won't change the color or comfort of clothing. One treatment is good for repeated washings. It's safe for the whole family. Safe for all washable fabrics. Will not add sun protection to 100% polyester and acrylic fabrics. We have packaged this item in 6 packs. Each box provides enough protectant for one laundry cycle

Sunscreen, as you can see, is a very personal choice.  I don't believe the reports from the EWG about the dangerous nature of chemical sunscreen.  Absolutely no data supports their claims and a lot of science shows those claims to be questionable at best.  Having said that, I know a lot of people who prefer the mineral based products (zinc and titanium) because they simply work better.

As important as the brand, if not more so, is that sunscreen be applied correctly.  For an adult that means about a shot-glass full for each application, and re-applying every couple of hours and after getting wet or sweaty.

The FDA has new labeling guidelines for sunscreens which they have just delayed.  I suppose since they took nearly a decade to come up with the guidelines we shouldn't get too upset when the extend the deadline for implementation from one year to 18 months.  After all , we wouldn't want to rush these things, right?

At any rate, those guidelines, if they are ever implemented, will prevent sunscreens from claiming to be waterproof, and will also stop the rather exhorbitant and unsupported high SPF numbers.

Use SPF 30

Focus on mineral based

Be sure it covers UVA and UVB

Apply generously

Reapply often and after getting wet.

The brand, then, becomes a matter of choice.

Tim–MRF

Sunscreen, as you can see, is a very personal choice.  I don't believe the reports from the EWG about the dangerous nature of chemical sunscreen.  Absolutely no data supports their claims and a lot of science shows those claims to be questionable at best.  Having said that, I know a lot of people who prefer the mineral based products (zinc and titanium) because they simply work better.

As important as the brand, if not more so, is that sunscreen be applied correctly.  For an adult that means about a shot-glass full for each application, and re-applying every couple of hours and after getting wet or sweaty.

The FDA has new labeling guidelines for sunscreens which they have just delayed.  I suppose since they took nearly a decade to come up with the guidelines we shouldn't get too upset when the extend the deadline for implementation from one year to 18 months.  After all , we wouldn't want to rush these things, right?

At any rate, those guidelines, if they are ever implemented, will prevent sunscreens from claiming to be waterproof, and will also stop the rather exhorbitant and unsupported high SPF numbers.

Use SPF 30

Focus on mineral based

Be sure it covers UVA and UVB

Apply generously

Reapply often and after getting wet.

The brand, then, becomes a matter of choice.

Tim–MRF

Sunscreen, as you can see, is a very personal choice.  I don't believe the reports from the EWG about the dangerous nature of chemical sunscreen.  Absolutely no data supports their claims and a lot of science shows those claims to be questionable at best.  Having said that, I know a lot of people who prefer the mineral based products (zinc and titanium) because they simply work better.

As important as the brand, if not more so, is that sunscreen be applied correctly.  For an adult that means about a shot-glass full for each application, and re-applying every couple of hours and after getting wet or sweaty.

The FDA has new labeling guidelines for sunscreens which they have just delayed.  I suppose since they took nearly a decade to come up with the guidelines we shouldn't get too upset when the extend the deadline for implementation from one year to 18 months.  After all , we wouldn't want to rush these things, right?

At any rate, those guidelines, if they are ever implemented, will prevent sunscreens from claiming to be waterproof, and will also stop the rather exhorbitant and unsupported high SPF numbers.

Use SPF 30

Focus on mineral based

Be sure it covers UVA and UVB

Apply generously

Reapply often and after getting wet.

The brand, then, becomes a matter of choice.

Tim–MRF