After 22 years of testing, this one works best for me (2 years testing):
https://www.neutrogena.com/products...reen-stick-broad-spectrum-spf-50/6810274.html
It won't fade after 1 hour in the water and I'll only very lightly tan. I apply it on the face, neck, head, ears, hands and lower thighs before surfing + 50SPF lipstick on the lips, nose, ears. I always wear a UV protection long sleeve shirt (when no wetsuits are needed).
I've tried many creams and sprays. This stick is the best IMHO.
Only drawbacks:
- you'll look like a ghost
- it's fairly hard to remove (even with soap)
- it won't last as long as a cream or spray (i.e. you'll have to buy some, more often)
- it fails Yuka (see below)
Some of you guys are right; most sunscreens sold in the US contains carcinogenic components and are banned in the EU. Download those Apps:
https://www.clearya.com
https://yuka.io/en/
Scan cosmetics, and you will see... Even the one above, it passes Clearya but fails Yuka. I may switch to this one:
https://bluelizardsunscreen.com/products/blue-lizard-sensitive-mineral-sunscreen-stick-spf-50
which passes both.
Also as some recommended, if you live in southern States and do lot's of outdoor activities, get a yearly full body skin cancer screening with a Dermatologist.
My DPC doctor recommended Efudex
https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-3723/efudex-topical/details which is very popular in Australia. It did work for me and removed some dark spots which were benign (but could have evolved badly). Just Google it to learn more.
Cheers,
surfFL