Golfers' Sunscreen

Hi all,

Im new to golf and i've heard many scary stories about being under the sun for too long. Sunburn, skin cancer etc.
Any good recommendations on sunscreen or sunblock for golfers??

Any regular SPF 100+ sunscreen will do.

Alternatively, don't play golf at all if you are scared.

indoor golf

I recommend this.
http://www.affectus-sg-shop.com/design/affectussg/eng/index.htm

It is slightly on the high side, but it is totally non-oily and I find it great!

I'm using this

http://www.kiehlstimes.com/skincare/category/sun-care/ultra-light-daily-uv-defense-spf-50-pa

100+ SPF? Seriously?

I'm no expert but for Asians (darker skin), about 30-50 SPF is enough. But then again, more can't hurt, can it?

Found this might be helpful.

http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/sunscreen.html

Seem like SPF 100 is overkill, wonder why during NS times nobody used sunblock???

Technospaz wrote:

100+ SPF? Seriously?

I'm no expert but for Asians (darker skin), about 30-50 SPF is enough. But then again, more can't hurt, can it?

dear Tan Sri,


since u are from the north, i personally recommend this...

http://www.caplock.com/Camouflage_cream.htm





even the birds wont poo on u if u are in the woods....

which i gather from our mutual friends..... quite common

Other than sunscreen, a good pair of sunglasses is good to prevent cataract.

Technospaz wrote:

100+ SPF? Seriously?

I'm no expert but for Asians (darker skin), about 30-50 SPF is enough. But then again, more can't hurt, can it?

Both EU and FDA limit the maximum SPF value on sunscreen labels to "50 +" because there is not sufficient data to show that products with SPF values higher than 50 provide greater protection for users than products with SPF values of 50. Besides, it is a measure of protection against UV-B only. Sunlight also contains UV-A that contributes to skin damage and aging..

jthw wrote:

Hi all,

Im new to golf and i've heard many scary stories about being under the sun for too long. Sunburn, skin cancer etc.
Any good recommendations on sunscreen or sunblock for golfers??

There are sunscreen available orally (in tablet form) ... But am not certain if it is effective ...

jthw wrote:

Hi all,

Im new to golf and i've heard many scary stories about being under the sun for too long. Sunburn, skin cancer etc.
Any good recommendations on sunscreen or sunblock for golfers??

You play at night golf

Is sunglasses with white lenses can be UV coated?

enwee wrote:

I'm using this

http://www.kiehlstimes.com/skincare/category/sun-care/ultra-light-daily-uv-defense-spf-50-pa

I use this too, prefer it to the others I have used before!

slinger wrote:

Technospaz wrote:

100+ SPF? Seriously?

I'm no expert but for Asians (darker skin), about 30-50 SPF is enough. But then again, more can't hurt, can it?

dear Tan Sri,


since u are from the north, i personally recommend this...

http://www.caplock.com/Camouflage_cream.htm





even the birds wont poo on u if u are in the woods....

which i gather from our mutual friends..... quite common

You can use this golf attire to go with the Camo.

i wear glasses yet didnt get prescription sunglasses. so eyes not protected. i got to switch to contact lens so that i can have many choices of sunglasses. too chicken to do lasik, anyway near the age where long sightedness will kick in soon.

i put spf 50 sunblock on face, neck. for arms i use sleeves which is surprisingly comfortable, not hot.

Jokes aside, I make it a point to use sun block to cover exposed skin whenever I golf and even during cloudy days. I hope to continue golfing for a long time so it makes sense to stay healthy. I prefer sun block that does not sting your eyes and those that are not too thick or greasy. SPF 50 is good enugh for me.

Read somewhere that SPF 30 is all that is needed for Singapore cos we have lots of cloud cover that block the UV.

Maybe in Aussie land you require higher.

Can't give the source of where I read. It was sometime back online. Can't remember.

haha, one day i decided to use the free sph30 sunblock at RCC changing room thinking it is good enough. at the end of my round, i became a lot darker.

Turbo wrote:

jthw wrote:

Hi all,

Im new to golf and i've heard many scary stories about being under the sun for too long. Sunburn, skin cancer etc.
Any good recommendations on sunscreen or sunblock for golfers??

There are sunscreen available orally (in tablet form) ... But am not certain if it is effective ...

I have using oral sun protection for many years. It has been effective in minimizing the after sun effects and discomfort. Try it and you would know the difference after 18h in the hot sun.

http://www.heliocare.com.sg/products_heliocare_oral.html

cybermambo wrote:

haha, one day i decided to use the free sph30 sunblock at RCC changing room thinking it is good enough. at the end of my round, i became a lot darker.

Not doubting you but want to learn more. Does spf affect how dark you become? I have heard of tanning lotion with high spf.

I think spf only blocks uv but not the level of tan.

Can anyone comment or verify?

i have no idea bro but i believe SPF correlates with how much UVB it can filter out which causes sun burn. UVA is the one that causes tanning.
perhaps, UVA protection was missing in the sunblock i used in the changing room....i didnt get sun burn, just looked darker.

bono wrote:

Turbo wrote:

jthw wrote:

Hi all,

Im new to golf and i've heard many scary stories about being under the sun for too long. Sunburn, skin cancer etc.
Any good recommendations on sunscreen or sunblock for golfers??

There are sunscreen available orally (in tablet form) ... But am not certain if it is effective ...

I have using oral sun protection for many years. It has been effective in minimizing the after sun effects and discomfort. Try it and you would know the difference after 18h in the hot sun.

http://www.heliocare.com.sg/products_heliocare_oral.html

Whats the price like? Where can we get it?

I'm using Neutrogena Ultra Sheer sunblock SPF 50+.
Not oily nor sticky.
Works well for me

I m using Fruit of The Earth SPF 50 w/Aloe Vera and anti-oxident Vit A, C & E plus Sweat/Water resistant (Full spectrum UVA & UVB protection) ...

For detail - http://www.fote.com