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Sunscreen for a bald man

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  • 02-06-2009 9:35pm
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    bonnieprince
    Registered Users Posts: 567 ✭✭✭


    Hi There

    I was wondering does anyone know of a good gel based sunscreen/block for a bald man (and ginger originally to boot). I have tried several other makes such la roche posay, nivea (all cream) and find them very greasy.
    Some gels i have come across say not to use on scalp.
    Any ideas?

    bp.


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    suey71
    Closed Accounts Posts: 805 ✭✭✭suey71


    Hi. I'm bald and origionally red, (and some parts still are:(). I use a baseball cap most of the time when sunny as I find that sunblock just gets diluted by my sweat, and i couldn't take the risk of getting badly burned, as has happened in the past. You just cant judge how much sunblock is on you when you sweat. just reapply every so often. .......(I just had a great idea..put antiperspirant on your head and then apply the sun block.should last 24 hours) P.S. disregard everything I've said in the captions. I'd also be v.interested to see what this thread brings up.


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    bonnieprince
    Registered Users Posts: 567 ✭✭✭bonnieprince


    thanks for the input, i have used Reiman P20 which is a liquid based sunscreen which is quite good but you have to put on an hour before you go out and its a bit pricey and it tends to flake off after 8 hours but it is very effective. I have come across this site http://www.baldguyz.com/ but the shipping is ridiculous!


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    Baldie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,198 ✭✭✭Baldie


    Slap on the kids factor 50! I wouldn't go any lower than that personally.


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    ravima
    Registered Users Posts: 848 ✭✭✭ravima


    P20 is yer man.

    new formula must be put on only 15 mins before going out and if you want to be sure to be sure, put on a second coat then and wait another 15. Have never got burned using it.


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    bonnieprince
    Registered Users Posts: 567 ✭✭✭bonnieprince


    i have tried the kids factor 50 and it left me looking like casper the friendly ghost and its like covering oneself in plaster.
    Might give the reiman a go again.


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    overthebridge
    Registered Users Posts: 531 ✭✭✭overthebridge


    I 2nd the P20 - It's the bees knees. You get used to having to put it on the few mins before you go out in the morning.
    On the cost side of it - I was in Lanzarote last year and I was getting big bottle of it for 17e, same bottle in 33e in Ireland.
    I think they do in Duty Free shops at a reasonable discount too ??


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    CJhaughey
    Registered Users Posts: 14,906 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    No sunscreen is as good as a hat, sweat and wiping will reduce the effectiveness of sunscreen pretty quickly.
    Far better to use a fishermans or bucket hat, or at least something with a wide brim.


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    bonnieprince
    Registered Users Posts: 567 ✭✭✭bonnieprince


    thanks CJ, tips from the grave are always welcome ;)


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    bigbrotherfan
    Registered Users Posts: 227 ✭✭bigbrotherfan


    Cap/hat is the best solution.


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