Sunburn and sunscreen questions

[violaine]

After my previous question on sunscreen, I remembered lots of other sunscreen and/or sunburn related questions I wanted to ask too, so I thought I would put them all on the same thread so I don't clog up the board with several different threads! And help with any of these questions would be much appreciated! 1) I've been badly sunburned on my shoulders a few times in the past, and the area is now very freckly, which I know means it has been badly damaged. What can I do in future to protect that area especially in the sun? 2) are there any supplements or things in your diet you can take as well as obviously using sunscreen to help limit damage? Such as drinking green tea or taking vitamin E? 3) Is there anything that can be done to reverse previous sunburn damage? It's scary to read about people who have developed skin cancer partly from a sunburn case years before. 4) Are there any high SPF factor organic sunscreens out there? 5) Can anyone recommend a spray that can be used to protect my hair and my hairline in the sun? 6) How long will waterproof sunscreens last in water before you will need to reapply them? 7) Can anyone recommend a good waterproof sunscreen? 8) I've seen solar detection device which tell you when sun levels are dangerously high, on sale in Boots for �24.95, would this be worth buying? 9) Is there a separate sunscreen that you should use to cover small moles? Thanks, sorry about the long post!

[violaine]

PS. If anyone wants to give an answer, after clicking on 'post an answer', then click the Tab key a couple of times on the keyboard to reach the answer box. Sorry again about the long post!

[dave_in_cw]

This link has some useful and depressing info on sunburn http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=3
1&art_id=vn20031209103221606C594185

[Kim White]

sunscreen is so uncool these days violaine, better to go all dressed in leather for real protection with cap under your chin. :-)

[violaine]

Thanks for the link