Sunscreen That Doesn't Burn Eyes? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mr. NiceGuy · 06-15-2018, 11:49 AM

My sunscreen is oily and after a long day of fishing it mixes with skin oil, migrates around and eventually burns my eyes when it gets there. It doesn't rinse off easily without soap and freshwater when I get home.

Is there any brand of sunscreen that is soothing to the skin and doesn't burn eyes or smear glasses so much?

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SUNBURN TIP: my face got burnt to a crisp fishing in SD Bay for 10 hours last Tuesday. Places are blistered and bleeding now. The most soothing ointment I have found so far is the gel from a fresh piece of an Aloe Vera plant. It's comfortable going on, it softens burnt skin and it dries in a way that is comforting.

alanw · 06-15-2018, 12:37 PM

The only place I use sunscreen is my lower legs and tops of my feet. Not much chance of sunscreen migrating to my eyes from there. Everywhere else is covered up - long sleeve SPF shirt, wide brim hat, face buff usually just around my neck, and sometimes fingerless gloves.

Dingokevin · 06-15-2018, 01:15 PM

Head Hunter use it for fishing and surfing doesn't run at all.

https://www.headhuntersurf.com/

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FISH11 · 06-15-2018, 01:32 PM

It's called a BUFF. I don't use suntan lotion except once in a while on my legs, the rest is covered by long sleeve quick dry UV protection fishing shirt, Buff and a hat that covers forehead as well as the side and ears. Also use gloves

defjack · 06-15-2018, 02:16 PM

I use banana boat kids spf 50 every day no eye sting.

ProfessorLongArms · 06-15-2018, 02:21 PM

When I dive in mx, the protected areas restrict the type of chemicals you can have on you in the water.... my dive master turned me on to sun bum... this stuff is wonderful. I put it on my hands and face before every fishing trip, and clothe the rest of my skin.

Sun Bum Premium Sunscreen Face Stick, SPF 30, 0.45 oz. Stick, 1 Count, Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Protection, Paraben Free, Gluten Free, Oil Free https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007MV4BQY..._9ZcjBb5322WAM

goldenglory18 · 06-15-2018, 03:15 PM

+2 for Sun Bum. Face stuff on the face. Regular stuff everywhere else.

Mr. NiceGuy · 06-15-2018, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dingokevin

Head Hunter use it for fishing and surfing doesn't run at all.

About the product

SPF 50 Clear, 3oz / 90ml Tube
Water Resistant, UVA and UVB Blockers
Fragrance Free, Paba Free
Non Greasy, Hypo-Allergenic
Will Not Sting Eyes, Non-Migrating Formula

Sounds good. I just ordered some on Amazon for $15
https://www.amazon.com/Headhunter-SP...nter+sunscreen

MITCHELL · 06-15-2018, 07:29 PM

Went into get a spot checked on my ear....got lit up like a 58yr old birthday cake.

Bruntoj · 06-20-2018, 12:04 PM

AloeGator. Been using it for over 30 years. Make sure you get the original aloe gel version and not the white cream version.

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Mr. NiceGuy · 06-20-2018, 02:12 PM

FEEDBACK: Headhunter works good. Cool, soothing, spf 50, doesn't sting the eyes. It's a relatively small portion for $15, so I'm using it on my face, and using up the regular sun block anywhere else.

Haven't tried Sun Bum yet. That's on my list next.
https://www.amazon.com/Sun-Bum-Moist...Bum&th=1&psc=1

Banana Boat Kids is about 1/3 the price. It's on my list too.
https://www.amazon.com/Banana-Boat-S...at%2Bkids&th=1

5-20 · 06-25-2018, 08:52 PM

Banana boat 30 spf has never given me any problems. I try to be careful about how I apply it tho.

06-15-2018, 11:49 AM	#1
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	Sunscreen That Doesn't Burn Eyes? My sunscreen is oily and after a long day of fishing it mixes with skin oil, migrates around and eventually burns my eyes when it gets there. It doesn't rinse off easily without soap and freshwater when I get home. Is there any brand of sunscreen that is soothing to the skin and doesn't burn eyes or smear glasses so much? ----- SUNBURN TIP: my face got burnt to a crisp fishing in SD Bay for 10 hours last Tuesday. Places are blistered and bleeding now. The most soothing ointment I have found so far is the gel from a fresh piece of an Aloe Vera plant. It's comfortable going on, it softens burnt skin and it dries in a way that is comforting. __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 06-15-2018 at 11:55 AM.

06-15-2018, 12:37 PM	#2
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	The only place I use sunscreen is my lower legs and tops of my feet. Not much chance of sunscreen migrating to my eyes from there. Everywhere else is covered up - long sleeve SPF shirt, wide brim hat, face buff usually just around my neck, and sometimes fingerless gloves. __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

06-15-2018, 01:32 PM	#4
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,642	It's called a BUFF. I don't use suntan lotion except once in a while on my legs, the rest is covered by long sleeve quick dry UV protection fishing shirt, Buff and a hat that covers forehead as well as the side and ears. Also use gloves __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

06-15-2018, 02:16 PM	#5
defjack Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: lakeside Posts: 65	I use banana boat kids spf 50 every day no eye sting. Last edited by defjack; 06-15-2018 at 02:16 PM. Reason: sp

06-15-2018, 07:29 PM	#9
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,269	Skin cancer no joke...... Went into get a spot checked on my ear....got lit up like a 58yr old birthday cake. __________________ Duke Mitchell Last edited by MITCHELL; 06-15-2018 at 08:04 PM.

06-15-2018, 01:15 PM	#3
Dingokevin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 267	Head Hunter use it for fishing and surfing doesn't run at all. https://www.headhuntersurf.com/ Sent from my LG-H932 using Tapatalk

06-15-2018, 02:21 PM	#6
ProfessorLongArms Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 401	When I dive in mx, the protected areas restrict the type of chemicals you can have on you in the water.... my dive master turned me on to sun bum... this stuff is wonderful. I put it on my hands and face before every fishing trip, and clothe the rest of my skin. Sun Bum Premium Sunscreen Face Stick, SPF 30, 0.45 oz. Stick, 1 Count, Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Protection, Paraben Free, Gluten Free, Oil Free https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007MV4BQY..._9ZcjBb5322WAM

06-15-2018, 03:15 PM	#7
goldenglory18 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 861	+2 for Sun Bum. Face stuff on the face. Regular stuff everywhere else.

06-20-2018, 12:04 PM	#10
Bruntoj Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego County Posts: 168	AloeGator. Been using it for over 30 years. Make sure you get the original aloe gel version and not the white cream version. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

06-20-2018, 02:12 PM	#11
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	FEEDBACK: Headhunter works good. Cool, soothing, spf 50, doesn't sting the eyes. It's a relatively small portion for $15, so I'm using it on my face, and using up the regular sun block anywhere else. Haven't tried Sun Bum yet. That's on my list next. https://www.amazon.com/Sun-Bum-Moist...Bum&th=1&psc=1 Banana Boat Kids is about 1/3 the price. It's on my list too. https://www.amazon.com/Banana-Boat-S...at%2Bkids&th=1 __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise

06-25-2018, 08:52 PM	#12
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	Banana boat 30 spf has never given me any problems. I try to be careful about how I apply it tho.