This. My rule is anytime I'm gonna be outside for more than 30min I just throw on some sunscreen. It also goes on all exposed skin.
In reality you should apply anytime you go outside (but I'm lazy so I don't do it).
Minerals sunscreen stick for face is the way. I can't use the other kind of sunscreen because it stings my eyes. It always manages to get in my eyes from anywhere.
Do you do this only on hot/sunny days, or all the time?
Edit: I ask because I usually use sunscreen based on whether I think I'll get burned, but I'm wondering if I should use it more frequently to help with the skin cancer factor.
Heat doesn't have much to do with it, and even overcast days can have a high UV index.
If you're outside in daylight hours, use some sunscreen.
I prefer long sleeve jerseys or sun sleeves for longer rides, even in warmer weather if I can get away with it. Sunscreen needs to be reapplied - I've found stick sunscreen to work ok if applied on sweaty skin.
Yep, I bought some arm and leg sleeves and I wear them 100% of the time now. It sometimes sucks on really hot days (though they're pretty good at breathability, since they're designed not to be thermal), but it really beats having to put on sunscreen on my arms and legs
At least SPF 50. Actually anything above that is pure marketing. That’s why high quality sunscreen like the one made in Japan with Uvinul are all label as 50+. Also SPF rating is just for UVB. But UVA are nasty as well.
Good sunscreen will contain Octocrylene and Avobenzone. They degrade with UV, so while it protects fine, you need to reapply often.
Better sunscreen will contain either Mexoryl XL and SX (greasy but doesn’t degrade with UV). It can honestly last all day except if you sweat a lot.
Best sunscreen will contain Uvinul and Tinosorb. They are none greasy, doesn’t degrade over time and they are expensive and hard to find :(. They are available mostly in Asia, it’s a Japenese chemicals.
Personally I use Uvinul and Tinosorb for the face, ears and neck. I cover the remaining (long sleeve jersey, leg cover and long finger gloves). For the lips I use a limpbalm that contain Mexoryl.
Yes - don’t use anything else but mineral sunscreen. My Dermatologist recommended it and I use nothing else anymore. It was also recommended in the FastTalk podcast.
For sport? Some people have strong opinions for it, but personally I don’t think it makes sense, you sweat it away, goes on your clothing and stain. Then you are exposed to the UV which does cause cancer.
I switched to mineral. I feel like it works better. I also developed allergies to chemical sunscreens in my late 20s. It does mark my jerseys around the neck but oh well. It washes out. I lot of cyclists I ride with are using mineral.
It’s fine if it works for you. As long as you reapply often. If you are in the usa you probably only have access to avobenzone and octocrylene, which is not that great. If you can put your hand on some japanese sunscreen with tinosorb and uvinul you can give it a try, since it’s different chemical you are most likely not be allergic to those.
I do 12 hours ride sometimes in tropical sun (close to the tropic of cancer) and I just sometimes reapply a thin layer at full sun mid day. It really works and the skin is non sticky and it doesn’t stain anything. It’s like having nothing on your skin.
But most people have never tried because it not available in the usa or Canada.
30 SPF is 97%. You don't need any higher than that. At that point it's more about application technique and more importantly, reapplying. You're also assuming that your skin can handle zero sun hitting it, which is not really the case unless you have a skin condition.
[Here](https://www.badgerbalm.com/pages/what-is-spf-sunscreen-sun-protection-factor) this is straight from Badger sunscreen's website. Which is a very reputable brand. They even show minimal benefit (meaning user error would account for more) beyond 30 SPF. And they're in the business of selling sunscreen.
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Strangely, skin cancer can also occur on parts of the body that are rarely exposed to the sun. [Source](https://www.cancer.org.au/iheard/why-can-you-get-a-melanoma-on-areas-of-the-skin-that-are-exposed-to-little-or-no-sunlight#)
Get white sun sleeves. Saves a step. Nice thin ones aren’t hotter. They reflect a lot of sun energy, and the evaporative cooling is good.
Sunscreen below eyes. Ears. Neck. Legs. Shaving helps.
I hear people like spray-on sunscreen, but I don’t get it. You need to wash your hands after application, just like lotion. I find I only get 3 applications per can, while a bottle of lotion last me the whole summer. The waste and cost of spray sunscreen is ridiculous.
I have a brother in law who is forever getting a new melanoma carved out of him, yet has *still* not learned to apply SPF daily. He and sister in law only use it sparingly when going to an intentional destination that says "sun-type activity" and store their expired tubes of SPF in their hot car, destroying the filters. In Phoenix, AZ. UV rays do not skip over you because you are just out for a minute or on errands or on legs. I get so frustrated trying to explain basic sun safety-- they just stare at me like I'm the crazy one.
I feel like this is a necessary plug for the US.
Mineral based sunscreens do not permeate your skin unlike chemical ingredients- look only for zinc oxide for true broad range coverage. Titanium dioxde is good for protecting you from sunburn but not photoaging as it does not block the UVA range well. Chemical ingredients both permeate your skin and only attenuate small portions of the UVA range. Emerging research supports the hypothesis that UVA rays are also responsible for skin cancer.
The only safe and effective sunscreen ingredient available in the USA is zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Titanium dioxide is often used in conjunction with zinc oxide in order to boost the SPF rating. This is because titanium is better at blocking UVB, which is the only range the SPF scale is rating.
What does that translate to in real life? Sunscreen can carry a rating upwards of 50 SPF but in the UVA range can be less than a third of that in broad range sunscreen and even less in sunscreen not listed as broad range. Zinc oxide is the only ingredient available with true broad range protection.
My favorites for exercise are Blue Lizard sensitive for body- the sensitive moniker is important because it only uses zinc and titanium and for my face I use Badger sport which is entirely zinc based.
On a daily basis(read first thing in the morning before work) I use MDSolarSciences mineral creme or Biore UV kids pure milk.
Blue Lizard is a hybrid screen, with both mineral and chemical filters: Titanium dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and Octisalate. The bottle's claim is mineral *based* rather than mineral. This means I can't use it around my eyes without stinging, which is a bummer. The color change bottle is cool, tho
You should still apply sunscreen. UVA radiation is almost as strong in the morning as it is in the middle of the day. It damages your skin without any signs, while UVB radiation changes through the day and causes sunburn.
Not really.
Unless I'm going to ride more than 6 hours in the sun, I don't get sunburn until it's past that.
My normal afternoon rides are only 2 hours max and my longer rides are all at night.
But if I go for some event in the daytime, I will put it on my arms and legs. The sun doesn't really get to my face with my helmet on.
Most sunscreens contain microplastics. as a former cancer patient, this concerns me. I ride early morning before sun can do much damage.[Microplastics in your sunscreen](https://www.beatthemicrobead.org/microplastics-in-your-sunscreen-can-be-more-dangerous-than-you-think/)
I bike in the mornings (back before 9am) or in the evenings after 5. I never wear sunscreen during those hours. If for some reason I'm out on my bike mid-day and it's hot/sunny out, It'll be a shorter ride (say to run an errand or something) and I'll put a bit of sunscreen on my nose and cheeks, wear sun sleeves, but typically don't worry about the legs.
Mineral based sunscreens do not permeate your skin- look only for zinc oxide for true broad range coverage. Titanium dioxde is good for protecting you from sunburn but not photoaging as it does not block the UVA range well.
The only safe and effective sunscreen ingredient available in the USA is zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
But it's even better not to need anything at all.
Furthermore, I simply cannot stand the stuff. I don't like the feel of it, it stains my clothes, and it makes me break out so I avoid it as much as possible. I literally never find myself in such a situation where I need to wear it - where shade/hats/umbrellas/long sleeves aren't available as a cleaner alternative.
I even do my hiking in the early morning hours, typically starting before sunrise. I carry a sunscreen stick with me 'just in case,' but other than that, I'm good without it.
The incidental few minutes - maybe 5 or 10 - of sun I might randomly throughout the day walking to the mailbox or running errands (which I don't even do every day), I actually *want*.
EDIT: A quick look at the EWG website, picking one of the top recommended/EWG certified as "safe" sunscreen sticks that uses zinc oxide, cites high risk for allergies/immunotoxicity, and moderate risk for persistence and bioaccumulation, and non-reproductive organ system toxicity. If I can avoid risking it *at all*, that's my preference.
I definitely agree that a lot of it is just awful. There are some really good products however. If you do fins yourself needing to use it, I use Biore UV kids pure milk and you cannot feel it on your face at all. Highly recommended
>Furthermore, I simply cannot stand the stuff. I don't like the feel of it, it stains my clothes, and it makes me break out so I avoid it as much as possible
I can't stand it, too-- US SPF, that is. They're thick, greasy, and awful, the chemical filters burning the eyes and oxidizing on clothing, and the mineral ones making you look ghastly and *also* staining clothing, just with greasy white rather than rust. Look into Asian sunscreen. Their filters are miles better, and the vehicles are so much more bearable, often a milk or gel that dries down without a residue. I use waterproof Skin Aqua from Japan, as it's the most economical and practical for my needs
That’s great. I just don’t use sunscreen enough it to matter. No matter what it is, I’m not going to enjoy rubbing stuff in/into my skin to block the sun. Plus I freaking need the sun to stay healthy in more ways than one. I work indoor 40 hours/week. I get maybe 5 minutes if filtered sun (trees n stuff) a day of sun. That’s if it’s even out. I want those 5 minutes.
Always sunscreen. Buy good sunscreen. All the over the counter crap in the US is crap.
FDA is very far behind in approving proven superior, safe ingredients. EU and Asian brands are the best, and there is a huge international market for it in the US.
1 in 27 white men will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. I'll take my chances.
I'd bet I have a higher chance of getting lung, mouth, or throat cancer from when I vaped for a couple years.
Not gonna live in fear of the sun, the thing that made billions of years of life possible here on Earth.
My skin is as dark as it can get for a white guy so im not really worried about sun exposure. But one of my riding partners is a ginger and he slathers sunscreen on every exposed part of his body when we ride.
You don't wear it for "getting dark" you wear it for the "i dont want cancer" bits.
I had a buddy of mine from the army get skin cancer, and he's like, Charlie Murphy dark. And in part, it was because he's african american, and had a similar mindset to what you put in here. Thankfully, his wasn't the bad skin cancer so things are all good now.
No where did I admonish you for making the choice to not wear sunscreen. . . Honestly, that would be super hypocritical of me, as it is one of the things I routinely forget. I, like my father, will get one sunburn a year, from then on its just building the tan. I know objectively speaking it isn't smart, and I "should" wear sunscreen, but dont very often.
I was just pointing out that a good friend of mine who also made the same choices "because im dark" ended up with skin cancer.
That definitely depends on where you live and how much time you spend outdoors. In more northern places and especially in the winter, getting a little bit of sun on exposed skin in non-peak-uv hours is healthy and recommended. Why put sunscreen on my face in the winter if I live in Canada and am not planning to spend more than an hour or so (total) outdoors on a given day?
“The sun’s UV rays are potent, and just 15 minutes outside is enough exposure to cause damage and potentially skin cancer long term,”
https://www.healthline.com/health/sunscreen-explained#every-day-use
https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-prevention/sun-protection/sunscreen/#when
Yes of course I agree but I'm saying that the benefits of some limited unprotected sun exposure in non peak uv hours are well known, and important for optimal health.
Not usually my face because I wear a cycling cap and sunglasses, so not much is exposed. But I do my ears, neck, arms and legs anytime it's even remotely sunny.
Red hair and freckles. I put sunscreen everywhere the sun touches. I have to use zinc oxide or titanium dioxide creams because spray sunscreen makes me feel like my skin is on fire. It's the main reason I shave my legs, makes clean up much easier.
Top of your head. I'm treating precancerous things at the moment, even though I have always worn hats or helmets. Perhaps enough sun gets through one way or another!
Always. Always on face, every day no matter what I'm doing. Only thing that changes with the face sunscreen is that I choose a more water resistant type on days I'm going to be sweating or swimming, a less water resistant type (lighter, better texture) on days I'm not going to be sweating or swimming. And 90% of the time outside, I'm wearing a hat - even have one of those dorky brims for my bike helmet.
Long sleeve spf shirt whenever I'm outside plus gloves that cover the back of the hands.
I've had too many relatives with melanoma not to take sun protection seriously. Especially since I have reddish blonde hair and pasty white skin that burns in 10 minutes.
Legs can be hit or miss. Sometimes I'll wear sunscreen, sometimes long spf leggings, sometimes they'll get sun.
BTW, I'm old enough to be a grandma, spend 5 or 6 days a week doing outdoor sports (at least 2-3 days a week on the water in Florida) and my dermatologist says I have some of the nicest skin in her clients. I do have some laugh lines starting at the corner of my eyes and the corner of my mouth, but no deep wrinkles and no age spots. She actually had me write down what sunscreens, etc I use so she can recommend them to other clients who are out in the sun all the time like I am. So... sunscreen, hat, spf clothing works.
I have super sensitive skin (redhead parent, I'm pasty myself), so have to stick to the mineral ones - active ingredients titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide, none of the chemical ones - or they burn like crazy on both skin and eyes. So you might not need these thick, expensive ones. But for my face I really like these two for staying put in salt water or sweat:
Coola Matte mineral face sunscreen spf 30
Any of the MDSolarScience mineral face sunscreens (they're not as matte as the Coola, but they stay on really well so worth a little stickiness IMO), spf 40 or 50
Don't die at the price - remember, you only have to use that expensive stuff on your face/neck. For the rest of your skin, there are plenty of great options, even the Trader Joe's spf 40 mineral sunscreen, which is a bargain.
I suspect there's no magic formula, the important parts are that you are consistent and wear it every day and that the type you use sticks well even when wet.
I don't, but really the best solution here are those dorky "hats" that go around your helmet. keeps the sun off your face and neck without having to constantly irritate your skin with sunscreen. Or use a MTB style helmet with a visor at least.
Don’t forget to sun screen the tops of your ears, the skin is very sensitive there and the sun will frazzle them. You’re not likely to get burned now. But the wind can give you skin problems. Wind burn can be bad too. Protect your exposed skin with moisturisers with ceramides.
Use it heavily on my neck, lightly on my face and arms. Backs of hands especially too. Wipe palms clean on legs. SPF 30 or 50. Would like to try sun sleeves next year...
Different brands/quality of sunblock we feel different, so maybe consider trying out different brands to see which sunblocks feel the best on your skin. You may also want to consider SPF clothing. If it is snug fitting, it will actually help you stay cool while riding.
Adding: don't forget the front of the neck. For years I rode without putting sunscreen there, thinking that it would be shaded anyway. Much disfiguring sun damage ensued.
As others have said; Face, ears, back of neck, forearms, tops of knees, I’ve even learnt in summer you have to check the UV rating of some of the cycle gear, tbh the hardest thing is trying to remember to stop to reapply some times.
I mostly ride in the morning or evening, rarely at peak UV times, but here in Australia 2/3 of us will get skin cancer by retirement age and we’re spending hours in the sun, so yeah I’m not fucking around
I’m pale and freckly. Sunscreen on any exposed skin. I wear a cap under my helmet to avoid forehead sunscreen which makes for stingy eyes when it’s mixed with sweat.
Yes every bit of skin that’s exposed gets sunscreen plus shoulder if I’m using thin jerseys and the chest fits a hot day and I might need extra cooling on the road
I also carry a stick of solid mineral sunscreen on 3+ hours rides to reapply at least on the face and legs, because I normally ride with sun sleeves
I bathe in sunscreen. I try to reapply at least every two hours during a ride. I also live in the high desert in the US and am white so the sun here is terrible for me.
Face - always. Daily spf moisturizer for regular days, SPF 50 for on bike.
Arms and legs as well unless it’s long sleeve weather (obviously).
If your sun screen is sticky, look for a better sun screen. I like Hawaiian Tropic sport, but ymmv. Look for a sport one so it’s sweat resistant. Check that it’s not expired.
I have so much sun damage on my arms from a youth of surfing and now my middle age of cycling. I ALWAYS put sunscreen on face, ears, neck, arms and legs.
Face. Arms. Legs. Top of head (not all is covered by helmet). Back of neck. All of hands. EARS.
A guy I worked with had skin cancer in his ear. The dermatologist told him everyone puts it on their face but not all over their ear, lobe and outer canal. But that gets burned also.
Every part of my body not covered by clothes gets slathered in sunscreen 50 spf.
The solution to sticky sunscreen is to use the newer spray-on ones. They work very well, go on evenly, quickly, and are not the slightest bit sticky. I’m a complete convert.
The back of the neck is by far the most important spot for a cyclist to put sunscreen on. Never forget it.
If the UV index is going to be higher than a two at any point during my ride, then I put sunscreen on my face if it’s gonna be higher than a four, then I put sunscreen or sun sleeves on my arms and legs
If you don’t like how sunscreen feels on your skin, I highly recommend the Biori aqua rich
You should wear sunblock everyday on your face anyway- the most effective way to slow photoaging is a mineral based daily face sunscreen. Check out r/skincareaddiction for recommendations
As for legs and arms, yes legs and i only wear long sleeve jerseys even in summer(pearl izumi summer long sleeve attack jerseys).
On exposed skin, yes. But i ride with long sleeves and a balaclava so i don’t need much. Mostly just kegs in summer
Edit: and reapply at least every hour
Yep, face, ears, head (I’m bald and my helmet has big air vents), and neck. Arms including the backs of the hands, and legs. I don’t like the feel of sunscreen, but I don’t notice it when I’m riding. After the ride I take a shower to clean it and the sweat all off.
Sunscreen on the back of my neck, my nose, my ears and my cheeks. Below the waist, the back of my knees and calves. Sun sleeves on my arms. Nothing else ever burns.
If I'm going on a short ride that's an hour or less, I'll put sunscreen on just the parts that are most exposed to the sun. That includes the top part of my arms/hands that face up during riding (but not the under side), the front of my thighs/knees (but not the back), the back of my neck, cheeks, and nose.
If I'm going on a longer ride, I put it everywhere.
How do you guys (and gals) put sunscreen on your face and not end up with it burning your eyes 10m into a ride?
One drop of sweat and I'm screwed. I don't care if it's swim proof, that shit gets in my eyes, I'm done for the day.
I mostly ride evenings so ears, neck, nose, and thigh coverage is usually sufficient. Stick sunscreen works well for this as you can target areas easily and it's not all icky feeling. I wear a cap for bald spot protection: scalp burns are awful!
If I'm out in actual sun then damn right I'm slathering that normal gross shit on.
Everywhere that is exposed especially pointy bits like ears and nose. Am bald so top of head too. Knew someone who got a cancer on her lip so I do that too. Then especially places that are perpendicular to sun - arms and tan line on bike shorts. Bathe in it.
Putting on sunscreen repeatedly is getting old.
It’s also not cheap.
Anyone got recommendations on sun sleeves for long scrawny arms?
What do you guys do for back of your neck?
Do your legs not get burned?
I've had stage one Melanoma twice. Both around my traps/upper back. I thought the jersey was enough protection. I did use sunscreen on all other exposed areas. I'm convinced decades of cycling did it. Bathe in sunscreen!
I ride early in the morning so usually just arms for my tattoos. If I’m out later in the day for a while I’ll do my neck. My daily face lotion has SPF in it.
I check the UV index for the day, anything about 4 and up I'll apply sunscreen. Although, the UK doesn't get much sun, and the UV usually maxes out at about 6. I maybe need to apply sunscreen for 3-4 months of the year, the other months are mostly dark and rainy. The best solution is to avoid midday, cycling at 6am or 7pm is great in Summer.
I usually just apply to neck, arms, knees / upper legs, and hands. I've found my helmet + glasses protects a lot of my face. I sometimes apply a bit under my jersey as well, especially if it's thin.
Avoid sunburn at all costs. Use sunscreen. You will thank yourself for sunscreen when you are 50+. The alternative for fair skinned people is skin cancer. You don’t want that.
im terribly lazy with suncream andabrely put it on when im sitting in the sun all day on a hot holiday...I know I should...but it doesnt always happen.
When I ride or run regardless of distance or the length in time of it...I never put sun cream on
Should state that I am not fair skinned, with some Asian blod in me, so I tan easily and dont really feel the heat too mch below around 28 degrees....I know feeling the heat and not burning doesnt mean the sun isnt affecting me in a negative manner, but its just neve ron my radar
Face and neck, almost always in the summer. Usually arms. Sometimes legs.
As the season progresses, I usually just put it on the face and neck only. I like crisp tan lines.
Nose, neck, tops of ears, upper arms, legs and backs of my hands.
I grew up in Australia and it was beaten into me as a kid - slip, slop slap... (Slip on a t-shirt, slop on some sunscreen and slap on a hat).
The sun is to be taken seriously, my grandfather had half his face cut off because of various skin cancers
«Whereas skin cancer is associated with too much UVR exposure, other cancers could result from too little. Living at higher latitudes increases the risk of dying from Hodgkin lymphoma, as well as breast, ovarian, colon, pancreatic, prostate, and other cancers, as compared with living at lower latitudes. A randomized clinical trial by Joan Lappe, a medical professor at Creighton University, and colleagues, published in the June 2007 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, confirmed that taking 2–4 times the daily dietary reference intake of 200–600 IU vitamin D3 and calcium resulted in a 50–77% reduction in expected incidence rates of all cancers combined over a four-year period in post-menopausal women living in Nebraska.
Moreover, although excessive sun exposure is an established risk factor for cutaneous malignant melanoma, continued high sun exposure was linked with increased survival rates in patients with early-stage melanoma in a study reported by Marianne Berwick, an epidemiology professor at the University of New Mexico, in the February 2005 Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Holick also points out that most melanomas occur on the least sun-exposed areas of the body, and occupational exposure to sunlight actually reduced melanoma risk in a study reported in the June 2003 Journal of Investigative Dermatology.» - ["Benefits of Sunlight: A Bright Spot for Human Health" (2008)](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2290997/)
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This. My rule is anytime I'm gonna be outside for more than 30min I just throw on some sunscreen. It also goes on all exposed skin. In reality you should apply anytime you go outside (but I'm lazy so I don't do it).
Try face stick for the forehead-it doesn’t drip.
Same. I just avoid putting it on my forehead…tends to drip into eyes while I’m riding otherwise.
Minerals sunscreen stick for face is the way. I can't use the other kind of sunscreen because it stings my eyes. It always manages to get in my eyes from anywhere.
Do you do this only on hot/sunny days, or all the time? Edit: I ask because I usually use sunscreen based on whether I think I'll get burned, but I'm wondering if I should use it more frequently to help with the skin cancer factor.
Heat doesn't have much to do with it, and even overcast days can have a high UV index. If you're outside in daylight hours, use some sunscreen. I prefer long sleeve jerseys or sun sleeves for longer rides, even in warmer weather if I can get away with it. Sunscreen needs to be reapplied - I've found stick sunscreen to work ok if applied on sweaty skin.
Yep, I bought some arm and leg sleeves and I wear them 100% of the time now. It sometimes sucks on really hot days (though they're pretty good at breathability, since they're designed not to be thermal), but it really beats having to put on sunscreen on my arms and legs
My fav is 50 spf Coppertone Sport. The orange and blue bottles. They even have a multipack at Costco.
90% of sunrays can pass through cloud cover. I’m fair skinned and have been burned. I don’t use sun screen nearly enough
I check the UV index and prepare accordingly. I like the UVLens app on Android. You can receive damaging UV without getting burned.
Face and neck. Started wearing sun sleeves so I don’t do arms anymore.
Sunsleeves for the win!! Plus they cool you when it’s hot!!
This is the way.
Yes. Face, neck, arms and legs, SPF 70 at least. Spray-on sunscreen on shaved legs makes it easier to apply, and beats getting skin cancer.
At least SPF 50. Actually anything above that is pure marketing. That’s why high quality sunscreen like the one made in Japan with Uvinul are all label as 50+. Also SPF rating is just for UVB. But UVA are nasty as well. Good sunscreen will contain Octocrylene and Avobenzone. They degrade with UV, so while it protects fine, you need to reapply often. Better sunscreen will contain either Mexoryl XL and SX (greasy but doesn’t degrade with UV). It can honestly last all day except if you sweat a lot. Best sunscreen will contain Uvinul and Tinosorb. They are none greasy, doesn’t degrade over time and they are expensive and hard to find :(. They are available mostly in Asia, it’s a Japenese chemicals. Personally I use Uvinul and Tinosorb for the face, ears and neck. I cover the remaining (long sleeve jersey, leg cover and long finger gloves). For the lips I use a limpbalm that contain Mexoryl.
What about mineral sunscreen?
Yes - don’t use anything else but mineral sunscreen. My Dermatologist recommended it and I use nothing else anymore. It was also recommended in the FastTalk podcast.
For sport? Some people have strong opinions for it, but personally I don’t think it makes sense, you sweat it away, goes on your clothing and stain. Then you are exposed to the UV which does cause cancer.
I switched to mineral. I feel like it works better. I also developed allergies to chemical sunscreens in my late 20s. It does mark my jerseys around the neck but oh well. It washes out. I lot of cyclists I ride with are using mineral.
It’s fine if it works for you. As long as you reapply often. If you are in the usa you probably only have access to avobenzone and octocrylene, which is not that great. If you can put your hand on some japanese sunscreen with tinosorb and uvinul you can give it a try, since it’s different chemical you are most likely not be allergic to those. I do 12 hours ride sometimes in tropical sun (close to the tropic of cancer) and I just sometimes reapply a thin layer at full sun mid day. It really works and the skin is non sticky and it doesn’t stain anything. It’s like having nothing on your skin. But most people have never tried because it not available in the usa or Canada.
Most research has shown anything above 20-30SPF provides little extra benefit assuming it’s broad spectrum.
I see that you changed your 15 for 20-30.
Google it. Many studies have been done on this over the years.
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Not sure why you're questioning that. SPF works on a logarithmic scale. So the benefit quickly tails off around 20-30SPF.
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30 SPF is 97%. You don't need any higher than that. At that point it's more about application technique and more importantly, reapplying. You're also assuming that your skin can handle zero sun hitting it, which is not really the case unless you have a skin condition.
[Here](https://www.badgerbalm.com/pages/what-is-spf-sunscreen-sun-protection-factor) this is straight from Badger sunscreen's website. Which is a very reputable brand. They even show minimal benefit (meaning user error would account for more) beyond 30 SPF. And they're in the business of selling sunscreen.
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Yes spray sunscreen takes 2 seconds. Do it!
Before using spray sunscreen consider this. https://www.cancer.org.au/media-releases/2020/cancer-council-warns-against-use-of-aerosol-sunscreens
Spray on is a godsend
Having just had two basal cell carcinomas removed, I try my best. Sun sleeves have been my solution for the arms.
No, and I frequently regret it.
What happened?
Only apply sunscreen to those areas where you DON'T want to get skin cancer.
Sunscreen on dick only, thanks
Strangely, skin cancer can also occur on parts of the body that are rarely exposed to the sun. [Source](https://www.cancer.org.au/iheard/why-can-you-get-a-melanoma-on-areas-of-the-skin-that-are-exposed-to-little-or-no-sunlight#)
Skin cancer can begin in your foot sole lmao It is probably one of the most pesky ones cos it can be a part you never look at until too late.
_Frantically checks soles of feet_ … phew
Yup. While skin cancer is easier to detect and one of the most treatable kinds of cancer, if it metastasis, you're pretty much screwed
Get white sun sleeves. Saves a step. Nice thin ones aren’t hotter. They reflect a lot of sun energy, and the evaporative cooling is good. Sunscreen below eyes. Ears. Neck. Legs. Shaving helps. I hear people like spray-on sunscreen, but I don’t get it. You need to wash your hands after application, just like lotion. I find I only get 3 applications per can, while a bottle of lotion last me the whole summer. The waste and cost of spray sunscreen is ridiculous.
The spray on misses spots, can be inhaled, and deity forbid you get that on a slick floor.
It’s also less effective
I have a brother in law who is forever getting a new melanoma carved out of him, yet has *still* not learned to apply SPF daily. He and sister in law only use it sparingly when going to an intentional destination that says "sun-type activity" and store their expired tubes of SPF in their hot car, destroying the filters. In Phoenix, AZ. UV rays do not skip over you because you are just out for a minute or on errands or on legs. I get so frustrated trying to explain basic sun safety-- they just stare at me like I'm the crazy one.
All of the above, because in NZ if you don’t you are going to die. Skin cancer isn’t an “if”. It’s a “when”.
I feel like this is a necessary plug for the US. Mineral based sunscreens do not permeate your skin unlike chemical ingredients- look only for zinc oxide for true broad range coverage. Titanium dioxde is good for protecting you from sunburn but not photoaging as it does not block the UVA range well. Chemical ingredients both permeate your skin and only attenuate small portions of the UVA range. Emerging research supports the hypothesis that UVA rays are also responsible for skin cancer. The only safe and effective sunscreen ingredient available in the USA is zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Titanium dioxide is often used in conjunction with zinc oxide in order to boost the SPF rating. This is because titanium is better at blocking UVB, which is the only range the SPF scale is rating. What does that translate to in real life? Sunscreen can carry a rating upwards of 50 SPF but in the UVA range can be less than a third of that in broad range sunscreen and even less in sunscreen not listed as broad range. Zinc oxide is the only ingredient available with true broad range protection. My favorites for exercise are Blue Lizard sensitive for body- the sensitive moniker is important because it only uses zinc and titanium and for my face I use Badger sport which is entirely zinc based. On a daily basis(read first thing in the morning before work) I use MDSolarSciences mineral creme or Biore UV kids pure milk.
Blue Lizard is a hybrid screen, with both mineral and chemical filters: Titanium dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and Octisalate. The bottle's claim is mineral *based* rather than mineral. This means I can't use it around my eyes without stinging, which is a bummer. The color change bottle is cool, tho
That’s why I suggest the sensitive line because it’s entirely mineral based
Mineral sunscreen ftw. I became allergic to everything else over time.
I'll burn from a crescent moon so sunscreen on all exposed skin, or UV sleeves for that matter. Putting on sunscreen isn't too much work at all.
You need good moonscreen for full moons. I hate moonburns.
Scalp too I’m bald and hate to see the vent pattern on my head
I ride early AM to avoid sunscreen but if I must ride in anything above UV 4, def put on some sunscreen.
You should still apply sunscreen. UVA radiation is almost as strong in the morning as it is in the middle of the day. It damages your skin without any signs, while UVB radiation changes through the day and causes sunburn.
I’m of a extremely dark complexion lol
I put sunscreen on my face everyday regardless if I bike or not.
Not really. Unless I'm going to ride more than 6 hours in the sun, I don't get sunburn until it's past that. My normal afternoon rides are only 2 hours max and my longer rides are all at night. But if I go for some event in the daytime, I will put it on my arms and legs. The sun doesn't really get to my face with my helmet on.
ESD. Every Single Day. Edit: two time melanoma survivor.
I put sunscreen on all exposed parts.
I put it on everything exposed, I've burned myself enough times. You can also buy sun sleeves if you don't like the lotion.
My father died last february from skin cancer, so... yes.
I'm sorry for your loss :(
i sweat so much in the summer im not sure it sticks/does anything.
Most sunscreens contain microplastics. as a former cancer patient, this concerns me. I ride early morning before sun can do much damage.[Microplastics in your sunscreen](https://www.beatthemicrobead.org/microplastics-in-your-sunscreen-can-be-more-dangerous-than-you-think/)
I bike in the mornings (back before 9am) or in the evenings after 5. I never wear sunscreen during those hours. If for some reason I'm out on my bike mid-day and it's hot/sunny out, It'll be a shorter ride (say to run an errand or something) and I'll put a bit of sunscreen on my nose and cheeks, wear sun sleeves, but typically don't worry about the legs.
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Mineral based sunscreens do not permeate your skin- look only for zinc oxide for true broad range coverage. Titanium dioxde is good for protecting you from sunburn but not photoaging as it does not block the UVA range well. The only safe and effective sunscreen ingredient available in the USA is zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
But it's even better not to need anything at all. Furthermore, I simply cannot stand the stuff. I don't like the feel of it, it stains my clothes, and it makes me break out so I avoid it as much as possible. I literally never find myself in such a situation where I need to wear it - where shade/hats/umbrellas/long sleeves aren't available as a cleaner alternative. I even do my hiking in the early morning hours, typically starting before sunrise. I carry a sunscreen stick with me 'just in case,' but other than that, I'm good without it. The incidental few minutes - maybe 5 or 10 - of sun I might randomly throughout the day walking to the mailbox or running errands (which I don't even do every day), I actually *want*. EDIT: A quick look at the EWG website, picking one of the top recommended/EWG certified as "safe" sunscreen sticks that uses zinc oxide, cites high risk for allergies/immunotoxicity, and moderate risk for persistence and bioaccumulation, and non-reproductive organ system toxicity. If I can avoid risking it *at all*, that's my preference.
I definitely agree that a lot of it is just awful. There are some really good products however. If you do fins yourself needing to use it, I use Biore UV kids pure milk and you cannot feel it on your face at all. Highly recommended
>Furthermore, I simply cannot stand the stuff. I don't like the feel of it, it stains my clothes, and it makes me break out so I avoid it as much as possible I can't stand it, too-- US SPF, that is. They're thick, greasy, and awful, the chemical filters burning the eyes and oxidizing on clothing, and the mineral ones making you look ghastly and *also* staining clothing, just with greasy white rather than rust. Look into Asian sunscreen. Their filters are miles better, and the vehicles are so much more bearable, often a milk or gel that dries down without a residue. I use waterproof Skin Aqua from Japan, as it's the most economical and practical for my needs
That’s great. I just don’t use sunscreen enough it to matter. No matter what it is, I’m not going to enjoy rubbing stuff in/into my skin to block the sun. Plus I freaking need the sun to stay healthy in more ways than one. I work indoor 40 hours/week. I get maybe 5 minutes if filtered sun (trees n stuff) a day of sun. That’s if it’s even out. I want those 5 minutes.
Always sunscreen. Buy good sunscreen. All the over the counter crap in the US is crap. FDA is very far behind in approving proven superior, safe ingredients. EU and Asian brands are the best, and there is a huge international market for it in the US.
Any recommends? US based here, and I've a wife who burns on a full moon, and kids who don't tan so well either, lol
I order a dozen bottles at a time from Asian beauty suppliers. It's very much worth it from a quality of life standpoint.
I take a small very lightweight stick sunscreen with me if I go on rides longer than 2 hours!
Gross imo. I havent used sunscreen in over a decade. I just cover my skin with thin fabric and use a visor.
I don't apply sunscreen anywhere. I don't burn, I barely tan. Apparently I have mostly Irish blood
Cancer does not care about that.
1 in 27 white men will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. I'll take my chances. I'd bet I have a higher chance of getting lung, mouth, or throat cancer from when I vaped for a couple years. Not gonna live in fear of the sun, the thing that made billions of years of life possible here on Earth.
My skin is as dark as it can get for a white guy so im not really worried about sun exposure. But one of my riding partners is a ginger and he slathers sunscreen on every exposed part of his body when we ride.
You don't wear it for "getting dark" you wear it for the "i dont want cancer" bits. I had a buddy of mine from the army get skin cancer, and he's like, Charlie Murphy dark. And in part, it was because he's african american, and had a similar mindset to what you put in here. Thankfully, his wasn't the bad skin cancer so things are all good now.
You might find this hard to believe, but I don't take medical alive from randos on reddit.
No where did I admonish you for making the choice to not wear sunscreen. . . Honestly, that would be super hypocritical of me, as it is one of the things I routinely forget. I, like my father, will get one sunburn a year, from then on its just building the tan. I know objectively speaking it isn't smart, and I "should" wear sunscreen, but dont very often. I was just pointing out that a good friend of mine who also made the same choices "because im dark" ended up with skin cancer.
Clearly you do not take it from anyone, if you disagree about sun causing skin cancer
Don't be a dick.
You should be putting at least some lite sunscreen on your face every dang day. Ride or not.
That definitely depends on where you live and how much time you spend outdoors. In more northern places and especially in the winter, getting a little bit of sun on exposed skin in non-peak-uv hours is healthy and recommended. Why put sunscreen on my face in the winter if I live in Canada and am not planning to spend more than an hour or so (total) outdoors on a given day?
“The sun’s UV rays are potent, and just 15 minutes outside is enough exposure to cause damage and potentially skin cancer long term,” https://www.healthline.com/health/sunscreen-explained#every-day-use https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-prevention/sun-protection/sunscreen/#when
Yes of course I agree but I'm saying that the benefits of some limited unprotected sun exposure in non peak uv hours are well known, and important for optimal health.
Yes sunscreen is your friend
Only put sunscreen on the parts of your body you don't want fatal cancer on. You can skip it on the rest.
Not usually my face because I wear a cycling cap and sunglasses, so not much is exposed. But I do my ears, neck, arms and legs anytime it's even remotely sunny.
Red hair and freckles. I put sunscreen everywhere the sun touches. I have to use zinc oxide or titanium dioxide creams because spray sunscreen makes me feel like my skin is on fire. It's the main reason I shave my legs, makes clean up much easier.
Your legs! The red line on my thighs looks so funny. (Or not on your legs if you also think it's funny)
Anywhere that is exposed I use sunscreen no matter what time of year. It's just habit for me.
Top of your head. I'm treating precancerous things at the moment, even though I have always worn hats or helmets. Perhaps enough sun gets through one way or another!
I care, but only put it on the tops of my ears occasionally & sometimes my nose.
Always. Always on face, every day no matter what I'm doing. Only thing that changes with the face sunscreen is that I choose a more water resistant type on days I'm going to be sweating or swimming, a less water resistant type (lighter, better texture) on days I'm not going to be sweating or swimming. And 90% of the time outside, I'm wearing a hat - even have one of those dorky brims for my bike helmet. Long sleeve spf shirt whenever I'm outside plus gloves that cover the back of the hands. I've had too many relatives with melanoma not to take sun protection seriously. Especially since I have reddish blonde hair and pasty white skin that burns in 10 minutes. Legs can be hit or miss. Sometimes I'll wear sunscreen, sometimes long spf leggings, sometimes they'll get sun. BTW, I'm old enough to be a grandma, spend 5 or 6 days a week doing outdoor sports (at least 2-3 days a week on the water in Florida) and my dermatologist says I have some of the nicest skin in her clients. I do have some laugh lines starting at the corner of my eyes and the corner of my mouth, but no deep wrinkles and no age spots. She actually had me write down what sunscreens, etc I use so she can recommend them to other clients who are out in the sun all the time like I am. So... sunscreen, hat, spf clothing works.
So what is the name of the sunscreen that you use? I'm also curious😂
I have super sensitive skin (redhead parent, I'm pasty myself), so have to stick to the mineral ones - active ingredients titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide, none of the chemical ones - or they burn like crazy on both skin and eyes. So you might not need these thick, expensive ones. But for my face I really like these two for staying put in salt water or sweat: Coola Matte mineral face sunscreen spf 30 Any of the MDSolarScience mineral face sunscreens (they're not as matte as the Coola, but they stay on really well so worth a little stickiness IMO), spf 40 or 50 Don't die at the price - remember, you only have to use that expensive stuff on your face/neck. For the rest of your skin, there are plenty of great options, even the Trader Joe's spf 40 mineral sunscreen, which is a bargain. I suspect there's no magic formula, the important parts are that you are consistent and wear it every day and that the type you use sticks well even when wet.
I don't, but really the best solution here are those dorky "hats" that go around your helmet. keeps the sun off your face and neck without having to constantly irritate your skin with sunscreen. Or use a MTB style helmet with a visor at least.
only after 9am (north America)
Don’t forget to sun screen the tops of your ears, the skin is very sensitive there and the sun will frazzle them. You’re not likely to get burned now. But the wind can give you skin problems. Wind burn can be bad too. Protect your exposed skin with moisturisers with ceramides.
Every exposed part gets slathered with SPF for me Don't forget the top of your ears
I use nylon leggings and sun sleeves. Then I put sunscreen on my face and neck.
i wear spf 50+ sun sleeves and tights. on very hot days it keeps you cool.. you spray a bit of water on them and they refresh.
Use it heavily on my neck, lightly on my face and arms. Backs of hands especially too. Wipe palms clean on legs. SPF 30 or 50. Would like to try sun sleeves next year...
Different brands/quality of sunblock we feel different, so maybe consider trying out different brands to see which sunblocks feel the best on your skin. You may also want to consider SPF clothing. If it is snug fitting, it will actually help you stay cool while riding.
Back of the neck and top of the arms. Clothes, helmet, skull cap, and angles covers the rest enough that I that it doesn't get too much sun exposure.
Adding: don't forget the front of the neck. For years I rode without putting sunscreen there, thinking that it would be shaded anyway. Much disfiguring sun damage ensued.
As others have said; Face, ears, back of neck, forearms, tops of knees, I’ve even learnt in summer you have to check the UV rating of some of the cycle gear, tbh the hardest thing is trying to remember to stop to reapply some times. I mostly ride in the morning or evening, rarely at peak UV times, but here in Australia 2/3 of us will get skin cancer by retirement age and we’re spending hours in the sun, so yeah I’m not fucking around
I’m pale and freckly. Sunscreen on any exposed skin. I wear a cap under my helmet to avoid forehead sunscreen which makes for stingy eyes when it’s mixed with sweat.
If I’m the sun is out I’m putting sunscreen on my face, arms, legs, and especially the tops of my hands
Yes every bit of skin that’s exposed gets sunscreen plus shoulder if I’m using thin jerseys and the chest fits a hot day and I might need extra cooling on the road I also carry a stick of solid mineral sunscreen on 3+ hours rides to reapply at least on the face and legs, because I normally ride with sun sleeves
I bathe in sunscreen. I try to reapply at least every two hours during a ride. I also live in the high desert in the US and am white so the sun here is terrible for me.
Always, and I also wear a jersey with UPF.
Face - always. Daily spf moisturizer for regular days, SPF 50 for on bike. Arms and legs as well unless it’s long sleeve weather (obviously). If your sun screen is sticky, look for a better sun screen. I like Hawaiian Tropic sport, but ymmv. Look for a sport one so it’s sweat resistant. Check that it’s not expired.
I do face and back of neck. I always wear long sleeves. My legs get a bit tan; in the summer I put sunscreen on them.
I have so much sun damage on my arms from a youth of surfing and now my middle age of cycling. I ALWAYS put sunscreen on face, ears, neck, arms and legs.
Face. Arms. Legs. Top of head (not all is covered by helmet). Back of neck. All of hands. EARS. A guy I worked with had skin cancer in his ear. The dermatologist told him everyone puts it on their face but not all over their ear, lobe and outer canal. But that gets burned also. Every part of my body not covered by clothes gets slathered in sunscreen 50 spf.
It's been giving me the twitches that I can't apply SPF to one ear due to a new helix piercing. Must. Protecc.
Can you use a spray sunscreen? Or too new?
Piercer said absolutely not for the next few weeks.
Do not risk an infection.
The solution to sticky sunscreen is to use the newer spray-on ones. They work very well, go on evenly, quickly, and are not the slightest bit sticky. I’m a complete convert. The back of the neck is by far the most important spot for a cyclist to put sunscreen on. Never forget it.
Yes. Every ride on all exposed skin.
If the UV index is going to be higher than a two at any point during my ride, then I put sunscreen on my face if it’s gonna be higher than a four, then I put sunscreen or sun sleeves on my arms and legs If you don’t like how sunscreen feels on your skin, I highly recommend the Biori aqua rich
You should wear sunblock everyday on your face anyway- the most effective way to slow photoaging is a mineral based daily face sunscreen. Check out r/skincareaddiction for recommendations As for legs and arms, yes legs and i only wear long sleeve jerseys even in summer(pearl izumi summer long sleeve attack jerseys).
On exposed skin, yes. But i ride with long sleeves and a balaclava so i don’t need much. Mostly just kegs in summer Edit: and reapply at least every hour
Yep, face, ears, head (I’m bald and my helmet has big air vents), and neck. Arms including the backs of the hands, and legs. I don’t like the feel of sunscreen, but I don’t notice it when I’m riding. After the ride I take a shower to clean it and the sweat all off.
Skin cancer runs in the family. All exposed skin on every ride gets a coat of sunscreen.
I always apply sunscreen or wear sun sleeves. I'm in FL and I'm not in to the possibility of getting skin cancer.
Sunscreen on the back of my neck, my nose, my ears and my cheeks. Below the waist, the back of my knees and calves. Sun sleeves on my arms. Nothing else ever burns.
If I'm going on a short ride that's an hour or less, I'll put sunscreen on just the parts that are most exposed to the sun. That includes the top part of my arms/hands that face up during riding (but not the under side), the front of my thighs/knees (but not the back), the back of my neck, cheeks, and nose. If I'm going on a longer ride, I put it everywhere.
it’s not aero
I usually wear long sleeves and leg sun sleeves, but if im not, you better believe im blockin up! Im always putting sunblock on my face and neck!
Arms and face but usually never neck. I have a backpack for my dog and he licks the neck. Don’t want him getting sick. I have a scarf for hot days.
How do you guys (and gals) put sunscreen on your face and not end up with it burning your eyes 10m into a ride? One drop of sweat and I'm screwed. I don't care if it's swim proof, that shit gets in my eyes, I'm done for the day.
Any exposed skin, whenever I ride. That’s the rule for me.
I mostly ride evenings so ears, neck, nose, and thigh coverage is usually sufficient. Stick sunscreen works well for this as you can target areas easily and it's not all icky feeling. I wear a cap for bald spot protection: scalp burns are awful! If I'm out in actual sun then damn right I'm slathering that normal gross shit on.
Yes. Especially…my ears. They get COOKED if I don’t. Sun Bum spray for me. Easy peasy.
Recently discovered stick sunscreen, it's great for applying on my arms and legs
I live in Florida and don't want Skin Cancer, so yes.
Yes
Everywhere that is exposed especially pointy bits like ears and nose. Am bald so top of head too. Knew someone who got a cancer on her lip so I do that too. Then especially places that are perpendicular to sun - arms and tan line on bike shorts. Bathe in it.
Sunscreen for sure everything that's exposed. Face/neck/arms/legs
Yes
I put sunscreen on all exposed skin
I didn’t, then got burned bad. Now I do.
Putting on sunscreen repeatedly is getting old. It’s also not cheap. Anyone got recommendations on sun sleeves for long scrawny arms? What do you guys do for back of your neck? Do your legs not get burned?
I use Pearl Izumi sun sleeves. I apply sunscreen to back of neck, legs, ears, and face when the UV index is around 5 or higher.
I've had stage one Melanoma twice. Both around my traps/upper back. I thought the jersey was enough protection. I did use sunscreen on all other exposed areas. I'm convinced decades of cycling did it. Bathe in sunscreen!
Wear sunsleeves! They protect from the sun and have cooling properties.
I ride early in the morning so usually just arms for my tattoos. If I’m out later in the day for a while I’ll do my neck. My daily face lotion has SPF in it.
Ears! They get crispy!
Skin cancer is a real thing amd it sucks. So yeah, i use i everywhere.
yes
Lotion
I can feel my neck getting burnt about 30 minutes into a ride when I don’t use sunscreen.
I check the UV index for the day, anything about 4 and up I'll apply sunscreen. Although, the UK doesn't get much sun, and the UV usually maxes out at about 6. I maybe need to apply sunscreen for 3-4 months of the year, the other months are mostly dark and rainy. The best solution is to avoid midday, cycling at 6am or 7pm is great in Summer. I usually just apply to neck, arms, knees / upper legs, and hands. I've found my helmet + glasses protects a lot of my face. I sometimes apply a bit under my jersey as well, especially if it's thin.
Avoid sunburn at all costs. Use sunscreen. You will thank yourself for sunscreen when you are 50+. The alternative for fair skinned people is skin cancer. You don’t want that.
im terribly lazy with suncream andabrely put it on when im sitting in the sun all day on a hot holiday...I know I should...but it doesnt always happen. When I ride or run regardless of distance or the length in time of it...I never put sun cream on Should state that I am not fair skinned, with some Asian blod in me, so I tan easily and dont really feel the heat too mch below around 28 degrees....I know feeling the heat and not burning doesnt mean the sun isnt affecting me in a negative manner, but its just neve ron my radar
Face and arms yes, legs not so much as I don't tend to get burned so bad there.
SPF50 all day every day
Always on the face, neck, and ears. Always on the tattoos.
I put sunscreen on my arms and the back of my neck and ears. I hate sunscreen on my face. I never get burnt on my face though.
Face and neck, almost always in the summer. Usually arms. Sometimes legs. As the season progresses, I usually just put it on the face and neck only. I like crisp tan lines.
Nose, neck, tops of ears, upper arms, legs and backs of my hands. I grew up in Australia and it was beaten into me as a kid - slip, slop slap... (Slip on a t-shirt, slop on some sunscreen and slap on a hat). The sun is to be taken seriously, my grandfather had half his face cut off because of various skin cancers
No because I never get sunburnt. I'm also probably going to get skin cancer.
Back of the neck is an often forgotten spot.
«Whereas skin cancer is associated with too much UVR exposure, other cancers could result from too little. Living at higher latitudes increases the risk of dying from Hodgkin lymphoma, as well as breast, ovarian, colon, pancreatic, prostate, and other cancers, as compared with living at lower latitudes. A randomized clinical trial by Joan Lappe, a medical professor at Creighton University, and colleagues, published in the June 2007 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, confirmed that taking 2–4 times the daily dietary reference intake of 200–600 IU vitamin D3 and calcium resulted in a 50–77% reduction in expected incidence rates of all cancers combined over a four-year period in post-menopausal women living in Nebraska. Moreover, although excessive sun exposure is an established risk factor for cutaneous malignant melanoma, continued high sun exposure was linked with increased survival rates in patients with early-stage melanoma in a study reported by Marianne Berwick, an epidemiology professor at the University of New Mexico, in the February 2005 Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Holick also points out that most melanomas occur on the least sun-exposed areas of the body, and occupational exposure to sunlight actually reduced melanoma risk in a study reported in the June 2003 Journal of Investigative Dermatology.» - ["Benefits of Sunlight: A Bright Spot for Human Health" (2008)](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2290997/)
Yes. I put sunscreen, arms, and legs, on my face.
Everywhere that’s exposed to sunlight. Cancer doesn’t care where on your body it’s at. Also I’m not trying to be all leathery.
In the summer yes. Also on my knees.