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When do you wear sunscreen?
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When do you wear sunscreen?

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    • May 15, 2018 at 5:21 pm
    guynamedbilly
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      I’ve pretty much only been putting on sunscreen when I’m going to be outside for a significant time, or I’m going to be in direct sunlight for more than a couple of minutes.

      I don’t do it when just walking to my car from my house, but with the hot sun shining down now I wonder if I should just do it everyday.

      What do the rest of you do?

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        • May 15, 2018 at 10:16 pm
        Threefitty
        Participant

          I only wear UV rated long sleeves now. Fortunately that fad (acetate fishing shirts) is so far along they are cheap. Also floppy hats always and fishing cowl on the water. Gloves when kayaking. Sunscreen for everywhere exposed, when exposed for more than 10 min. 

          -FLA

          • May 16, 2018 at 3:39 am
          jennunicorn
          Participant

            I am the same, I don't wear sunscreen daily. I always have a sunscreen stick in my purse in case I find myself sitting outside for lunch exposed to sun. Otherwise I only put it on when I am going to be outside for more than 30 minutes. I also love sun protective clothing for hikes and outdoor activities.

            • May 17, 2018 at 6:55 pm
            Hukill
            Participant

              I'm like threefitty, fishing shirts, they have some good options now, wrap around hat and fingerless gloves. I keep waiting for a study that shows sunscreen causes cancer. I live by corpus christi texas and spend lots of time on the beach.

              • May 25, 2018 at 11:30 am
              karmendowell
              Participant

                I wear it everyday on my face, arms and chest. While I’m driving, I notice how much exposure those areas get. It’s like a game for me now. How white can I be? I get mad if my chest gets any color at all. 

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