Question:
Is there a sunscreen/sunblock anyone actually *likes* for the body
(not face)?
For serious protection, when you're going to be at an outdoor
in-the-sun casual event all afternoon and most of your body hasn't
been in the sun for months?
I hate putting sunsreen all over my arms and shoulders - it feels so
sticky and unbreathable. Maybe it's because I usually use a Sport
(waterproof) type sunscreen.
Answer:
Discovered this last year: Vita Skin "Advanced Sun Protection"
blahblahblah... "Moisturizes & Protects...Enriched with Vitamins &
Antioxidants for Healthy-Looking Skin" etc. This is a Banana Boat product.
I purchased it in both spf 30 and spf 50 formulas. I used the 30 several
times and, though upstate NY is not known for its strong sunshine, I am a
"usually burns to a crisp" type and I have to say that I did not look like I
had even set foot outside even after several hours on a boat on the lake. I
used it on my face and body. I was so impressed that I went back to Big
Lots and bought their entire supply. (Please note, they also make a
moisturizer that *contains* sunscreen but it is not the same as the one I
bought; the packaging is very similar.) At Big Lots, the 6 oz. container
was $2.99; I've seen it at the grocery store for $8 or $9--still a good deal
for such a great product. It claims to be oil free, hypoallergenic,
dermatologist tested, etc. It does contain aloe vera and parsol, both of
which can be problematic for some folks. The lable claims you can get more
info from their website at www.bananaboat.com .
