Sunlight Good For My Plants - Not So Good For Me! - How About You!

[Kevin Jones]

I enjoy being outside working in my garden and with my plants... but being very fair skinned... I don't need the sunlight exposure.
I decided a long time ago I would eschew fashion for protection.
I wear this hat to protect my face, ears, scalp and neck:

3CERAŽ Outdoor 360 UV protection Sun block hat Folding visor fishing Nylon Cap hiking (milk)


Around $7 on Amazon and worth it!

I also wear long sleeves, long pants, sunglasses and gloves.
This also prevents mosquito bites, blisters and nuisance scratches.

Kevin

[cmichael258]

Wise move. I had 2 Squamous Cell Carcinomas removed from my arm this summer.

[Kevin Jones]

I understand... I had one removed from the back of my hand a few years ago.
Minor yes.. But I still don't wish to repeat that procedure.

Kevin

[Triloba Tracker]

Yeah, I've always been a sunscreen kinda guy - conscious of the exposure, and i am somewhat fair-skinned too.

but a few years ago i decided to take it up a notch and wear long-sleeves in the summer whenever possible.

I was gifted a Tilley hat, which has a wide brim. I usually turn my shirt collar up to cover my neck, or use sunscreen. I need to get in a better habit of protecting my hands (especially when driving) since they tend to take the brunt.

I would rather look stupid or be a little less comfortable than go the cancer route.

on a side note, I also SWEAR by using permethrin on my pants. I used to be eaten alive every summer by chiggers but the permethrin completely eliminates that issue. It's mind boggling.

[Ertdude]

I do my outdoorwork with just boxers on

[Kevin Jones]

I would be one giant walking sunburned mosquito bite.
I do the boxer thing at night.

Kevin

[Daintree]

Yeah, my hubby can work outside all day and not have a problem. 
I burn if I look at pictures of the beach in a magazine!
Guess it's my pasty-white Northern European heritage...

Carolyn

[pineislander]

I don't think I could stand loss of peripheral vision with side flaps. I use a wide brimmed cloth safari hat but with neck flap. I do also use a T-shirt head wrap to absorb sweat.
Like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Solaris-Outdoor-Fishing-Protection-Adventures/dp/B07CVLV765

[Kevin Jones]

I've also made a substantial investment in Hanes LS Beefy-Ts.
100% cotton and durable.

Kevin