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Permalink Reply by sophie on April 28, 2008 at 2:53pm

Of course! I like the sunscreens for babies' bottoms -- Coppertone has an SPF 50 that I use all the time. I have to rub it in a little bit to get rid of the film, but it works great. Also check out this post, written by a local dermatologist:

Reflections on life and light
A very special guestblogger post from Dr. Barrett J. Zlotoff and Dr. Michael Contreras, Assistant Professors at the UNM Department of Dermatology. Read it, my friends, and then slather on the sunscreen. There's a list of good ones at the end.

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Permalink Reply by Lynn on April 28, 2008 at 3:05pm

Thank you, Sophie.

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Permalink Reply by rf on April 28, 2008 at 5:25pm

I also use Coppertone Sport (30 or 50 SPF, can't remember which). I have used it the past four summers during summer field work in central NM grasslands. I put it on in the morning and again around early afternoon (because you sweat out the first application after a while) and it works great. Only slightly greasy, no white film (but you do need to rub it in), and does not cause me any skin problems. I have oily and sensitive skin and never had any breakout or other issues with this sunscreen.

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Permalink Reply by Jacqui Lewnes on April 28, 2008 at 3:02pm

I use Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch sunblock 45 , Keeps me pale year round

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Permalink Reply by chantal on April 28, 2008 at 4:55pm

I use this one too: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch 55

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Permalink Reply by hettie on April 28, 2008 at 6:27pm

I third this one! I use it when I know I'm going to be outdoors for more than 20 min. I also like kiss my face "cell mate 15." it's only spf15, but it's part of my routine every morning and then, even if I space out the heavy duty stuff before walking or riding around my day, I'm protected. are you looking for an everyday sunscreen or something specifically for outdoor activities? if it's just for everyday, you might like purpose spf 30 (made by johnson&johnson). it's great for easily irritated skin, is more like a moisturizer than a lotion, but isn't sweat/waterproof.

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Permalink Reply by ayax on April 28, 2008 at 3:05pm

I use baby Blanket Faces 45+ SPF. It's white cream in a tube and who knows where I bought it. Probably found it in a Sale bin at Walgreen's.
Can't beat Sophies baby bottom cheeks, though.

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Permalink Reply by logdog on April 28, 2008 at 3:58pm

I like Block Up Sport 45 with aloe vera by Fruit of the Earth. It's not greasy and it goes on easily. Moisturizes while it protects. Sweat resistant too.

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Permalink Reply by Spring Griffin on April 28, 2008 at 4:20pm

I really like Banana Boat Sport Performance in SPF 30. It doesn't make me break out, is unscented, easy to rub in, and I use it on my face and other sun exposed bits every day.

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Permalink Reply by bonnie on April 28, 2008 at 5:41pm

Kinesys is a spray on (not aerosol) sunscreen that works great and doesn't make you feel like you're wearing toothpaste. You can get it at most sports stores.

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Permalink Reply by Brendan on April 29, 2008 at 10:19am

You may want to cross-reference some of the suggestions with this handy database:

http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/

I just hate the idea of spreading known carcinogens all over me when I'm trying to prevent skin cancer.

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Permalink Reply by Lynn on April 29, 2008 at 10:36am

okay, now I'm really freaked out. I've been putting stuff on my face that CAUSES cancer! I swear, you cannot win, can you?

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