Simple warning for racers

Mike Fuller · 06-21-2018, 09:45 PM

I have had three surgeries to remove skin cancer. Dick is right! Wear sun block and a hat. Stay out of the sun as much as you can.

Bobby DiDomenico · 06-22-2018, 10:37 AM

IIRC sunscreen isn't rated for UVA rays which burn deep. I've read that SPF 30 blocks about 97% of the UVB rays, SPF 50 about 98% of the UVB and SPF 100 UVB about 99% and that we use less of it than the testors slop on to achieve those numbers.

So is UVA what causes cancer, UVB burns and tans? Not that either is good.

FED 387 · 06-22-2018, 12:30 PM

Walgreens and CVS both sell SPF 100% you might have to look around for a store that stocks it ---about $10 --$13 per 6 ounce bottle

06-21-2018, 09:45 PM	#1
Mike Fuller Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 952 Likes: 567 Liked 198 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Simple warning for racers I have had three surgeries to remove skin cancer. Dick is right! Wear sun block and a hat. Stay out of the sun as much as you can. __________________ Mike Fuller 396 STK 3961 SS

06-22-2018, 10:37 AM	#2
Bobby DiDomenico Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 924 Likes: 103 Liked 101 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Simple warning for racers IIRC sunscreen isn't rated for UVA rays which burn deep. I've read that SPF 30 blocks about 97% of the UVB rays, SPF 50 about 98% of the UVB and SPF 100 UVB about 99% and that we use less of it than the testors slop on to achieve those numbers. So is UVA what causes cancer, UVB burns and tans? Not that either is good.

06-22-2018, 12:30 PM	#3
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,420 Likes: 529 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Simple warning for racers Walgreens and CVS both sell SPF 100% you might have to look around for a store that stocks it ---about $10 --$13 per 6 ounce bottle

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