| Riding in hot weather and proper motorcycle attire | | | | that contain zinc provide great protection. |
| may not be your first choice. It is especially difficult in | | | | The last thing we want is to wear sunscreen that |
| the heat of day. Dressing down to a tank top or | | | | mixes with our sweat, gets in our eyes and burns |
| halter top for the ladies is popular. | | | | while we are trying to maneuver through traffic. No |
| Not all skin is created equal however, and there are | | | | matter, if you do slop on sunscreen, at the end of |
| those who need to consider making choices to | | | | the day the accumulation of road dirt and sweat will |
| protect the skin. As the ozone layer continues to | | | | be thick and heavy. Some studies have been made |
| diminish, bringing awareness to the dangers of UVA | | | | that indicate sunblock when applied to the skin, may |
| and UVB rays, could save a life. Wearing a sunblock | | | | be harmful for our general health. The question was |
| unfortunately, clogs the pores and the effects are | | | | asked to a Dermatologist, and her answer was |
| uncomfortable as well as unpleasant. The more | | | | "Choices are few, we need to protect our skin. Either |
| expensive brands of sunscreen are not as thick and | | | | wear the sunscreen or cover up". Protecting our skin |
| heavy and have moderate to high SPF (sun | | | | from the elements is a responsibility that must be |
| protection factor) which makes it a bit more | | | | taken seriously. |
| bearable. Sunblock designed specifically for the face | | | | |