I hate the stuff, but it’s necessary. I spent too many years burning myself black (yes, black), riding on the back of a tractor for endless dusty days. I need to do a better job of protecting my skin.
And that means using more sunblock.
It’s greasy and unpleasant, but it can save you from a nasty burn and even nastier cancer. Those that know these things recommend a full 2 ounces, a shot glass full, of sunblock of SPF 30-50 (any higher does you no good). And you’re to reapply it EVERY TWO HOURS!
It’s the most unpleasant part of a beach vacation, but you should also use it for everyday when outside the house or traveling in a car. Better yet, wear a broad brimmed hat and a cool shirt.
A.J. Jacobs, author of Drop Dead Healthy,
has done the research. Sunscreen is messy and unpleasant, but it works (I highly recommend the book - it’s a fun read and very informative).
The Sun Block: You’re Not Putting Enough On (And Neither Am I) by Randy Murray, unless otherwise expressly stated, is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
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