UV Protection - Full face visors?

[joe17]

Has anyone tried using full face visors for UV protection, as an alternative to sun creams?

I mean this kind of thing?
http://www.sovis-usa.com/products.html


I have recently had some non threatening things removed from the skin on my face. I don't want any more or anything worse.

I already have good hats and a rigorous factor 50+ regime with sun cream, but I was wondering if something like this would be an alternative. The cream is a pain, especially when you realise it should be reapplied every couple of hours. Even if it isn't replacing the need the cream it is probably reducing the amount of UV getting through and therefore reducing the risk.

A lot of the time I am just sat on the boat enjoying the view and tweaking the sails, so why not mask up? Anyone tried it? I would guess steaming up might be the biggest problem?

 

[Champagne Murphy]

P20 and a Tilley hat was he recommendation of the dermatologist who hacked a large chunk of my nose away. The P20 does for a whole day

 

[pvb]

Use once-a-day SPF50 sunscreen. Ultrasun have a good one, which is a creamy consistency; P20 have a good one which is an alcohol-based liquid. I prefer the P20 version (no, not for that reason!).

 

[joe17]

Thanks. I have never heard of P20. It gets very good reviews in general, but a few people complain about how long it takes time to dry and a lot of complaints of staining clothes, towels, etc).

Anyway, would still be interested to hear if anyone has gone for a more mechanical approach like these visors?

 

[pvb]

Thanks. I have never heard of P20. It gets very good reviews in general, but a few people complain about how long it takes time to dry and a lot of complaints of staining clothes, towels, etc).

The alcohol-based liquids, such as P20 and Ultrasun Sports Formula, have to be applied around 20 minutes before sun exposure. My wife & I always use these on holiday, and simply apply the liquid after showering in the morning, and wander around inside while it soaks in. Both P20 and Ultrasun Sports will cause yellow staining of clothes and towels, but then many sunscreens can cause stains.

 

[sarabande]

would it be worth combining a face visor with head protection ?


Some industrial units here

https://www.redboxsafety.co.uk/eye-protection/safety-visors

http://www.thesafetysupplycompany.co.uk/c/167186/1/faceshields.html


Massively cheaper than the cosmetic ones.

 

[pvb]

would it be worth combining a face visor with head protection ?


Some industrial units here

https://www.redboxsafety.co.uk/eye-protection/safety-visors

http://www.thesafetysupplycompany.co.uk/c/167186/1/faceshields.html


Massively cheaper than the cosmetic ones.

But not many of those offer any UV protection...

 

[elton]

A straw hat does the job for me. Though the ones from Asda require the addition of a boot lace to secure around the chin. I'm as bald as a coot, but smooth skinned due to always covering up. That's usually by a crash helmet and gloves, though I've noticed the skin of the back of my hands has visibly aged over the past five or so years while I've been riding a bicycle with a helmet and no gloves through the summer months.

 

[PotatoNavigator]

Also worth noting that the liquid sun screens are much easier to apply than creams if you're hairy.

 

[Yngmar]

I like these ones, but make do with a cheap Australian straw hat instead (wide-brimmed, with chin strap) which I've picked up in Croatia a few years ago.

This year, on account of lifestyle change, I have also acquired an actual tan, at least to the sleeves of my t-shirt. As opposed to being a pale office drone that instantly turned lobster red the first day out. Since I've spent much more time outdoors (fiddling with the boat or *gasp* actually sailing), I've slowly and gently built up a nice tan, which seems to protect me from sunburn with just a bit of care (seeking shade/wearing hat), whereas my previous pale office drone self had to really watch out for sun exposure or suffer the consequences pretty quickly.

While doctors warn that a tan does not protect from UV damage, it seems to at least offer protection from sunburn (Dr. Google says a suntan is equivalent to SPF4, meaning 1/4th of the UV radiation penetrates the skin).

The boat also has a Bimini, but due to being poorly installed it cannot be used under sail, something I'd like to change before sailing off to sunnier places.

 

[savageseadog]

This seems to be effective, you might end up dead going back into Plymouth though

 

[Venus1]

To answer the OP's question:
Like you I dislike sun creams, and have had numerous bits removed (a melanoma last week). I find hats protective on land, but not on the water - I assume due to reflected glare.
I use a balaclava style headware that covers all my face except the eyes, which are behind sunglasses. It's not ideal. I have tried several types, sometimes putting holes in them for better breathing. There are several brands in the outdoor shops now, often in thin breathable microfibre. Oh, and I wait until I'm out of sight from the marina before donning it. It's not pretty.
No experience with the visors you describe.