PADDLER 9
REVIEWS
We ’ ve hit spring , and the weather is improving fast . We see a lot more of that little orange ball in the sky – time to start thinking about protection on the water . Whatever watersport you do , are you protecting yourself from Melanoma ? Skin cancer ?
Lifejacket Skincare is a men ’ s ( but not exclusively for men ) skincare range . They provide a wide range of products from daily moisturiser to sun gel products and even hats and bank wear . All have one thing in common ; they protect you from the sun .
Did you know men stand a greater chance of skin cancer than women because women ’ s make-up contains SPF , and men ’ s moistures do not !
After years of outdoor activities , I switched to one of their SPF daily moisturisers . Whether out at work or hitting the water , I am now protected . I ’ d hate to see the damage I ’ ve done over the years to my skin .
Secondly , suncream was often not applied when hitting the water due to the greasy hand situation or sweat running into my eyes . This is fine with the lifejacket SPF 30 and 50 sun gels , and they are non-greasy , don ’ t run and come in various sizes to stow away on a PFD or dry bag .
Personally , on the water , I use an SPF 50 , and they also have a spray for us balding men and a mineral stick for the nose , lips etc ., ideal for skiing and other activities , not just watersports .
CHECK YOUR KIT !
I mentioned other gear as this review is more of the brand than a specific item . Lifejacket also sells bank gear to protect you , like tips with UPF . You know the sun ’ s UV can penetrate t-shirts and gear , right ? Check your kit ! Does your rash vest have UPF ? How about that t-shirt you throw on to SUP ?
With a range of gear to protect you , there is no real excuse . I appreciate that these costs are higher than your supermarket suncream , but you get what you pay for . Lifejacket works closely with Melanoma UK , so you may have seen them at an event near you checking people ’ s skin under black light and scanning – awareness at every opportunity .
Lifejacket has recently launched a body wash bar and face cleanser to their range , which is also great for travel and is plastic-free . I recommend going and checking them out for yourselves .
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