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Hello,

I cant remember where i read it, but i saw that lots of people were recommending this sun tan lotion where you only need one application, and it lasts all day. Can anyone advise me what it is?

Also, does anyone know if the malaria tablet Doxycycline, affects everyone in the sun (makes people prone to burning), or is it generally people who burn quite easily anyway??

I don't know about the lotion. But I do know that Doxycycline does make pretty much everyone more sensitive to the sun. I have been sunburned only a handful of times and I'm an outdoorsy person (dark skin), but made the mistake in not using sunscreen while on Doxy...and I burned..bad. I'd advise using sunscreen.

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Originally posted by Mulkers:
but i saw that lots of people were recommending this sun tan lotion where you only need one application, and it lasts all day. Can anyone advise me what it is?

The only all day sunblock I can think of is that Zinc-Oxide stuff that lifeguards and mountain climbers put on their noses. You know, the nerdy-looking white cream... I usually just reapply regular sunblock once or twice. no biggie.

Yes, Doxy definitely makes you more likely to burn.

Go for a waterproof/sweatproof sunblock of around SPF 25-40. I like Coppertone Sport SPF 30 dry lotion. Your tastes may differ.

A good sun hat is the best defense for your face and skin.

Every "All Day" sunblock that I've tried has most definitely not lasted all day. Thus I would have a really hard time trusting any brand that touted all day protection. Also, if you're in and out of the water alot or running around being active and sweaty, you still need to reapply the waterproof/sweatproof types. They last alot longer than non sweatproof but aren't invincible.

To those darker skin folks or simply the ones who don't burn as much remember that even though you aren't burning you're still putting yourself at serious risk for skin cancer. Skin cancer sucks. And when you get cocky and say you never burn so you don't change your routine even when on doxy, and then you burn, well, I laugh inside. Alot. Don't get cocky, the sun can kick your ass.

I think the original ques is for "Sun Tan Lotion" not "Sun Block".

My response was based on the thought that if you're taking Doxy you should in no way be using tanning lotion.

My general thesis that sun block does not last all day would also apply to tanning lotion, it most likely won't be effective all day long.

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Originally posted by Callilucy:
My response was based on the thought that if you're taking Doxy you should in no way be using tanning lotion.
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Doxy is taning lotion in a pill :-)

...or burning lotion in a pill.

Ohhh finally something I can help answer. As a farm boy, sailor, and cyclist... I spend a lot of time in the sun and looking for better ways. I've gone off on a tangent and answered questions that weren't asked...

There are no full day sun tan lotions that I've found, advertised or otherwise. Some are creams, some absorb in, others are spray on with alcohol to evaporate... slimy, etc. I like Banana Boat's sport spray. Or Bull Frog spray, which doubles for bug spray. Those two are least likely to cause accidents on hand rails, slipping off tillers... or losing grip on tractor steering wheels.

Whatever you pick reapply every 2-3 hours. At sea level and above 30 degrees north latitude, most everyone is fine with one application in the morning when ever the day starts heating up... one more around 11, another at 2-3 and good till sunset.

After 7-10 days in the sun you'll have the tan that nature provides to stop from sizzling. You will still want lotion to prevent uv damage however.

The best solution for preventing peeling cheeks and noses is a wide brimmed hat. Light color on top for shedding heat, and dark on the bottom for reflected light from the ground or water. Even wearing a dark hat with not a lot of ventilation will be cooler than none. Straw are the best for keeping cool, but the worst for UV blocking. My favorite hat is a Tilly Endurable, with black magic marker on the underside of the brim. Stays on no matter what. (25mph on a tractor in to a head wind, or screaming reach in 25 knots of wind.)

The best, hat I've found for those cornea searing days is a ventilated knock off of the OR Seattle Sombrero, made by Columbia. Black on the bottom of the brim.

Next up... consider your clothing. I have a tendency to wear a white undershirt on the really hot days. Thin enough that whatever wind is around will blow right through. Its an interesting experience to get sun burned through your shirt and end up with a reverse farmers tan.

The best sun protection is a baggy white thin cotton shirt. All the fancy wicking materials weave is tighter, and few allow for the air movement of cotton. (The same thing that kills you in cold weather helps in the hot...) The wicking nature really only works when its stuck to you. If the humidity is low and theres a breeze cotton works, if the humidity is high and no breeze break out the high tech gear. You'll be cooler with a baggy shirt than stark naked. Particularly if you are river rafting, sailing... or anywhere near water to wet yourself down.

For the most part legs take care of themselves if you are not lounging around. Feet on the other hand... slather those pups down along with the rest of you. If your going barefoot you haven't lived until you blister the tops of your feet...

For eyeball protection get a pair of sunglasses that wrap around your eyes. They ought to hug close to the tops of your cheeks and the temples. A good pair of sun glasses will make you drive a car looking around like an owl, and give you a raccoon eyes when you take them off. Polarized are excellent for taking the reflection off of water and black asphalt, though you may have to lift them to check an LCD watch or gps.

P.S. Baby wipes take sun tan lotion off the palms of your hands after greasing up.

I'm a big fan of Ombrelle lotions since they've got Mexoryl - not available in the USA (thanks FDA!) but I stock up when I'm home.

Random article here: http://abcnews.go.com/2020/Health/story?id=858453&page=1

-Jennifer

The so called all day lotions in Australia still say reapply every 4 hours - basically it doesn't matter what the lotion is you will sweat wipe it off in that time. Anything with a SPF over 30 is fine - the waterproof ones tend to be harder to spread eveningly- I prefer the pump spray ones for even appliation - but as said above I now just cover up - its quicker and cooler in the hot weather. In 37C in Perth I am currently swimming with a long sleeved rash vest - it works great!

I use Nivea Kids lotion b/c it has a high SP factor (75) and lasts until you sweat it off or go in the water.