03-26-2011, 10:22 AM
Until we moved, I did research diving, sometimes on very isolated reefs.
It is best, if you use sunscreen, to put it on at least 15 minutes PRIOR to sun exposure (for most of us, that would be before you leave home).
Best to use water resist sunscreen if you want water protection. If you are using water resist, when you get to an aquatic habitat area, shower off (if at an area without a shower, pack a water bottle to rinse (something you should have on exit anyhoo, just pack another for before...)
If this is too much of a bother, many divers & watermen use UV protecting suits & shirts.... these can be swimsuit thin, or can have some warming fleece, or even more protecting neoprene....
Showering off before (& after) will help remove those ucky things from your skin.
It is best, if you use sunscreen, to put it on at least 15 minutes PRIOR to sun exposure (for most of us, that would be before you leave home).
Best to use water resist sunscreen if you want water protection. If you are using water resist, when you get to an aquatic habitat area, shower off (if at an area without a shower, pack a water bottle to rinse (something you should have on exit anyhoo, just pack another for before...)
If this is too much of a bother, many divers & watermen use UV protecting suits & shirts.... these can be swimsuit thin, or can have some warming fleece, or even more protecting neoprene....
Showering off before (& after) will help remove those ucky things from your skin.