I've found that wearing SPF 50 is way too much for me, even in the tropics. SPF20 and being careful and seeking shade after a while is sufficient. Remember SPF 20 means you can stay in the sun 20 times longer than normal!

I only use SPF 50 for my nose.

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LeoPanthera 4 days ago | parent | next [-]

> Remember SPF 20 means you can stay in the sun 20 times longer than normal!

No it doesn't. It means you will receive 1/20th of the UV. That is not the same.

https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/center-drug-evaluation-and-res...

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matsemann 5 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

What do you mean by 50 being "too much"?

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Tepix 3 days ago | parent | next [-]

A certain amount of sunlight is good for your health!

https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/benef...

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navigate8310 4 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

It's very heavy and uncomfortable. Induces more sweat.

	▲	loeg 4 days ago \| parent \| next [-]
		That is going to be a brand and product specific issue; not a general quality of SPF 50 sunscreens.
	▲	skeeter2020 4 days ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		that seems more likely the brand or product; some are thicker all the way across the SPF offerring; others not so much.

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DrSAR 5 days ago | parent | prev [-]

resulting in an unhealthy, pale appearance /s

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globular-toast 4 days ago | parent [-]

A skin tone coming from lots of vegetables like carrots and tomatoes has been shown to look more attractive than one from lots of sun. The "pasty skin" is because you actually are just unhealthy and/or malnourished. Nothing to do with the sun.

	▲	skeeter2020 4 days ago \| parent [-]
		woosh!

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golemiprague 5 days ago | parent | prev [-]

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