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r/Swimming•
8packabs

Need help with sunscreen!

I swim competitively and live in Florida. I usually swim from around 2/3 to 5 PM. given that these are pretty heavy sun exposure times, I really need a good sunscreen. I have an spf 70 that is a white cream. it says it is water resistant but I feel like it just comes off 10 minutes into practice. Plus i have pretty noticeable goggle tan lines so obviously it isnt working.

So basically I need a strong sunscreen that will stay on for most of my practice (120-180 minutes)

Posted Jun 2, 2014, 9:30 PM UTC

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unionjakMoist•

Bullfrog!

Source: lifeguard for 7 yrs. Arizona!

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8packabsOPMoist•

Thank you, I'll check it out

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denizenofmediocrity•

Is this also scent free? I hate when someone gets in the pool and I can taste their sunscreen/perfume/deoderant. I need sunscreen, but don't want to be the guy to stink up the pool.

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unionjakMoist•

It is alcohol based so its not quite the same... Flavor. Either way it works in water resistance and sun protection. Taste takes a back seat for me!

Worth a shot!

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mydogcecilMoist•

Doesn't work for UVB and actually kills marine invertebrates when used in ocean water.

Badger with beeswax works and is waterproof, also it's all natural and zins based.

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planet_x69Moldy damp Sammy•

You can pass on any sunscreen over 30 SPF. Get a decent full spectrum sport cream - not spray and have your teammates coat your back and hard to reach places.

Nearly any top brand out there today that are full spectrum & water resistant (sport) will be more than up to the task for a 2-3 hour practice. The reason why you have goggle tan is that your straps move on your face wiping the cream off. This really cant be helped.

Always apply to dry skin for best effects and let dry for 5-10 minutes before going into the water.

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mydogcecilMoist•

That is not true and hearsay, respectfully. Most top brands actually recently failed for protecting against UVB.

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planet_x69Moldy damp Sammy•

Your reports are dated today's broad spectrum sport brands like banana boat, coppertone will be just fine for 3 hours in a pool. Don't waste money on anything over SPF30 or sprays unless you feel like throwing away money.

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