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simonineaston wrote: ↑15 Jul 2022, 8:56pm What I want to know is a) where did all that hydrogen come from b) how come it doesn't run out and c) who set it alight in the first place?

Tangled Metal wrote: ↑27 Apr 2022, 7:18am So you carry them for when or if you get burnt? Surely that's too late?!

You wear them to stop getting burnt and getting skin damage that cumulatively increases your risk of skin cancer and such problems. Carrying them for when the damage is done is like a motorbike carrying leathers and a helmet on the bike in case he has an off. Dress for the ride (or the off) is i think a biker motto. Of you're outside for a long time I think you should dress for the sun.

IME wearing a long sleeve outdoor shirt over a wicking base layer is actually cooler than wearing just the base layer. Loose and protective. Mine has a triple fold out collar to cover my neck where my brimmed hat doesn't. Works well for me and saves me having to reapply greasy gunk every two hours.

gcogger wrote: ↑15 Jul 2022, 9:36pm

simonineaston wrote: ↑15 Jul 2022, 8:56pm What I want to know is a) where did all that hydrogen come from b) how come it doesn't run out and c) who set it alight in the first place?

a) The Big Bang
b) There's an awful lot of it
c) Gravity (well, technically, it's not on fire)

mjr wrote: ↑15 Jul 2022, 5:27pm

Biospace wrote: ↑15 Jul 2022, 2:51pm On practical and comfort levels I find it much easier to wear a hat which shades your neck and to cover up elsewhere as necessary rather than carrying a bottle of chemicals, apply them and remember to repeat once they've been absorbed into the body.

Cover up? Full gloves in summer while cycling? Really?

And I think sunscreen gets sweated off more than absorbed.

mjr wrote: ↑17 Jul 2022, 1:12am I read elsewhere that Holland and Barrett is the t place to go for mineral sunscreens.

I also read that all mineral sunscreens tested by Which are "don't buy"s. https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/mi ... a8O8h9oDPW

mjr wrote: ↑15 Jul 2022, 5:27pm

Biospace wrote: ↑15 Jul 2022, 2:51pm On practical and comfort levels I find it much easier to cover up as necessary rather than carrying a bottle of chemicals, apply them and remember to repeat once they've been absorbed into the body.

Cover up? Full gloves in summer while cycling? Really?

Cowsham wrote: ↑16 Jul 2022, 11:06pm Yep -- a nice light pair of gloves prevents any Ak's on the backs of the hands.

Biospace wrote: ↑17 Jul 2022, 5:52pmWhich is why above mentioned mate makes his own sunblock with Zinc and Titanium oxide and carrier wax/oils - not only does he know what he's using on his body but it costs a fraction of ready-made products.

Jdsk wrote: ↑17 Jul 2022, 6:00pm

Biospace wrote: ↑17 Jul 2022, 5:52pmWhich is why above mentioned mate makes his own sunblock with Zinc and Titanium oxide and carrier wax/oils - not only does he know what he's using on his body but it costs a fraction of ready-made products.

How does he know whether that mixture is more or less hazardous than a commercial product?

Thanks

Jonathan

Cowsham wrote: ↑17 Jul 2022, 6:16pm That's what I wanted to know too and how would a pair of gloves do any harm unless you're allergic to biological powder ( which I seem to be when mixed with my own sweat -- later life thing )

mjr wrote: ↑17 Jul 2022, 8:11pm

Cowsham wrote: ↑17 Jul 2022, 6:16pm That's what I wanted to know too and how would a pair of gloves do any harm unless you're allergic to biological powder ( which I seem to be when mixed with my own sweat -- later life thing )

Having your hands stuck in sweaty gloves (and they will get sweaty in a hot summer) can lead to a range of skin problems including contact urticaria, dermatitis and triggered eczema.

Bonefishblues wrote: ↑17 Jul 2022, 8:34pm

mjr wrote: ↑17 Jul 2022, 8:11pm

Cowsham wrote: ↑17 Jul 2022, 6:16pm That's what I wanted to know too and how would a pair of gloves do any harm unless you're allergic to biological powder ( which I seem to be when mixed with my own sweat -- later life thing )

Having your hands stuck in sweaty gloves (and they will get sweaty in a hot summer) can lead to a range of skin problems including contact urticaria, dermatitis and triggered eczema.

Close fitting sun gloves have a greater surface area to evaporate sweat than skin itself does. They rinse out in seconds and dry in minutes. They're a viable alternative for many.