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By spokesman | June 17, 2010
As a cyclist, you likely spend lots of time in the sun. Here are some tips to make sure that you get the most protection from the sun.
Choose a sunscreen with at least 15 SPF.
Select a water- and sweat-resistant product that provides protection against both UVA and UVB rays.
Look for a sunscreen with at least three different active ingredients to provide broad-spectrum UVA and UVB ray protection. These ingredients generally include PABA derivatives, salicylates (homosalate, octyl salicylate), or cinnamates (octyll methoxycinnamate and cinoxate) for UVB ray absorption; benzophenones (oxybenzone, dioxybenzone, sulisobenzone) for shorter-wavelength UVA ray protection; and avobenzone (Parsol1789), ecamsule (Mexoryl), titanium dioxide, or zinc oxide for the remaining UVA spectrum.
Apply 30 minutes before exposure to the sun.
At least 1 oz of sunscreen is needed for total body application (i.e., quarter of a 4-oz bottle).
Apply to all exposed areas, especially the ears, scalp, lips, back of the neck, tops of the feet, and backs of the hands (especially if your cycling gloves don’t cover the back of your hand.
Reapply after 1–2 hours and after sweating, swimming, or toweling (even on cloudy days).
Many sunscreens lose potency after 1–2 years.
Sunscreens should be applied to the skin before insect repellents.
Avoid products that contain sunscreens and insect repellents. (DEET-containing insect repellents may decrease the effectiveness of sunscreens and may increase absorption of DEET through the skin.
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