Comments on: Should You Wear Sunscreen While Driving?

By: Gio

Gio — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 21:42:32 +0000

In reply to Edward Bryan. Edward, what a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

By: Edward Bryan

Edward Bryan — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 23:23:05 +0000

Everyone that is worried about the sun’s damage to their skin should look at our new product we call suncloths. Suncoths block UVA and UVB rays at over 90% and have a 50+ UPF rating. They are light weight and can be left attached to your seatbelt after you have left your car.

By: Gio

Gio — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:08:46 +0000

In reply to BebeTaian.

BebeTaian, that’s some wonderful advice, thank you! We should apply sunscreen on any area exposed to the sun, not just the face, and do so often. Thanks for the remainder.

And it definitely wouldn’t be good to leave your sunscreen in a car when it’s that hot! I think it’s a good habit to keep a bottle in the car, but only if you can do so safely.

By: beautifulwithbrains

beautifulwithbrains — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 22:59:54 +0000

In reply to Nonie. Nonie, I couldn't agree more. Sunscreen should be worn at all times, except at night of course. However, most people don't realise that you need to wear it while driving, thinking the glass is enough to block out UV rays. I thought this study may give them something to think about. And thank you for posting a link to that photo. It's true, the sun damages all sides of the face in different degrees and you want to make sure you're well-protected everywhere.

By: BebeTaian

BebeTaian — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 07:43:23 +0000

It’s true. Another reason it’s important to remember to wear sunscreen!

Apply it 30mins before you leave home. Apply it again a few minutes before you leave home. If you can safely do this, apply some again after about 30mins of driving on your left arm or any skin exposed on the left at a long red light, parked in a parking lot, wherever (NOT while driving!). One of my arms was seriously more tan than the other because of UV damage while driving. I’d have kept sunscreen in the car more often, but the heat in Florida can cause cars to get up to 200F inside, even if it’s only 85F outside. Ruins the sunscreen. Sometimes it gets so hot I can actually feel the oils on my skin cooking. x.x It’s not fun. So don’t forget!

By: Nonie

Nonie — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 18:05:47 +0000

I believe sunscreen should be worn at all times, not just when driving. The sun isn’t kinder to you because you are taking the bus, train or walking.

Also I find the study odd in its conclusion of what side of the face is exposed to the sun based on whether one is in the US or the UK When I drive to work in the US, the sun is usually to my right with a shadow on my left. The opposite is true when I drive back home. So I think what side of your face is in danger depends more on which side the sun is on while you drive and not what part of the world you are in

The proof of how aging the sun can be was shown a while ago when a truck driver whose face was always exposed to the sun when he drove in the same direction had different degrees on aging on either side of his face. Article: http://m.livescience.com/20743-photo-sun-damage-skin-cancer.html