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Tourists come here and lay in the sun, day after day, only moving to apply more sunscreen. Wouldn't it make better tanning sense to lay out for half an hour or an hour each day minus the sunscreen and spend the rest of the day in the shade? I see people with sun damage around their eyes, lips, scalp, etc. where they don't put sunblock.
When I go to the beach I sit in the shade and only apply sunblock when going in the ocean.
Am I missing something here? Are UVA & UVB rays different from the rays that tan you?
Last edited by Futuremauian; 01-23-2022 at 02:23 PM..
Not often. As an adult, we'd have enough sun in our time. Staying out of the sun 24/7 is the normal routine for adults. Yes, sunscreen is used when going out. It doesn't necessarily mean only to the beach. Going to the beach is hardly ever done as an adult. Remaining indoors and true to the indoor experience is the upmost importance now as an adult. When it get's summer time, buying loose clothing and shorts to wear indoors is a must. During the winter times, a new set of clothes is required. So that is the whole scoop on sunscreen. Only when going out in the sun, even for a few minutes, then back indoors again, where I work.
Not often. As an adult, we'd have enough sun in our time. Staying out of the sun 24/7 is the normal routine for adults. Yes, sunscreen is used when going out. It doesn't necessarily mean only to the beach. Going to the beach is hardly ever done as an adult. Remaining indoors and true to the indoor experience is the upmost importance now as an adult. When it get's summer time, buying loose clothing and shorts to wear indoors is a must. During the winter times, a new set of clothes is required. So that is the whole scoop on sunscreen. Only when going out in the sun, even for a few minutes, then back indoors again, where I work.
I just returned from Black Rock in front of the Sheraton Maui. There were adults all over the beach that didn't get your memo.
A man laying in front of my shady spot sprayed so much sunscreen I felt I was well-protected by the overspray. I spent 30 minutes in the ocean and the rest in the shade.
If I'm going to be in the sun for long periods, like on a boat for example, I will. I wear a rash guard when I'm in the water snorkeling, but might apply sunscreen to my face only. I'm usually out in the early morning and only for an hour or so before mid-day. I wear a hat and like most locals, know how to keep from burning. Having a sunburn is the mark of a tourist.
Not often. As an adult, we'd have enough sun in our time. Staying out of the sun 24/7 is the normal routine for adults. Yes, sunscreen is used when going out. It doesn't necessarily mean only to the beach. Going to the beach is hardly ever done as an adult. Remaining indoors and true to the indoor experience is the upmost importance now as an adult. When it get's summer time, buying loose clothing and shorts to wear indoors is a must. During the winter times, a new set of clothes is required. So that is the whole scoop on sunscreen. Only when going out in the sun, even for a few minutes, then back indoors again, where I work.
Maybe true in Honolulu, but here on the Big Island we retired grown-ups go to the beach weekly. Thursday is Ho'okena day; it's the beach closest to where I live. We see lots of other grown-ups there, too.
I live in a beach town. I used to use sunscreen religiously every time I went to the beach or anywhere else where I was exposed to the sun for any extended period of time. And always wore a hat. The result in ten years time I got three separate skin cancers all on the face.
I live in a beach town. I used to use sunscreen religiously every time I went to the beach or anywhere else where I was exposed to the sun for any extended period of time. And always wore a hat. The result in ten years time I got three separate skin cancers all on the face.
Wore the hat and did the sun screen. Still got Skin Cancer's on back, shoulder, and arms.
Now wear Long Sleeve shirts and Hat, and sun screen for neck and face. I do not go to the beach or pools.
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Are UVA & UVB rays different from the rays that tan you?
I spent 30 minutes in the ocean and the rest in the shade.
