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Year round sunscreen
I've never been too worried about burning but would use sunscreen in the summer, when and if it gets hot in the UK. Meanwhile I commute 25mins most days but even in the high summer it is normally not hot in the morning again so I wouldn't bother. I am not saying I am getting burnt, I know when and what times of year I can burn, but I do get a light tan from regular riding.
However this year I have noticed some little triangles on the peak of my cheekbones that are looking a little redder. I've taken to putting a tiny smear of sunscreen under my eyes most days. Cycling might be keeping me alive and I don't want to fuss over this, but I don't want my face to look like a gentleman's coin purse. Luckily (or not) my face is as fat as Chris Boardman's so wrinkles aren't too much of a problem. I just don't fancy melanoma [£$%& that!]
Anyone else got some tips or say what they do? Anyone try zinc cream like a cricketer or is it just too stupid looking? Or stick to a little winter/daily schmeer?
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http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/vitamin-d-deficiency
something to consider if you cover up too much.
If you just want a bit of extra protection, look in Boots for Simple day creams - they have SPF15 and aren't stupid expensive.
I use it after shaving and before heading out on the bike.
I'm just being paranoid. Its just a bit of colour.
Was just interest to see how many 0 reply threads there were and see i anyone was commenting. I think the board nearly died for a few days. Some changes back seem to be happening.
Maybe we were being punished for one too many Helmet debates.
I am a ginger so burn faster than a piece of dry toast held up to the fire in Satan's own kitchen. However, I find no issues if I'm sensible and avoid spending too long in peak sun in midsummer (a distant memory now we're half way through October
).
I don't think that having 'a bit of colour' in your cheeks is likely to lead to melanoma. Are you sure these triangles are caused by UV from sunlight?