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ConjuringGogue
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Tue Jul 29, 2014 1:26 pm

I've been looking into clothing blockers.

Do you guys use any sunblock clothing? If so, what do you guys recommend or do they even work?

I just don't feel like sunscreen is enough. I do live in San Diego and hangout at the beach all the time that's why I need the extra protection.
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Tue Jul 29, 2014 3:52 pm

I RELIGIOUSLY wear a light upf 50 jacket everywhere I go. Everyone makes fun of me because I wear the jacket in the sun and take it off at night. But they do not know the struggle.
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Tue Jul 29, 2014 5:25 pm

I haven't tried the clothing, but I do have a couple of Ink Armor half sleeves. Wore them last summer on ink that was too fresh for sunscreen. I was really happy with them.

This year I'm using high spf sunscreen, or avoiding sun. But I'm in Canada, so it's slightly less sunny than southern California.

I also have swimwear cover ups that cover me from neck to wrist to ankles for spending time at the pool or beach. (I call it my Irish Bikini). They are regular fabric but if I lived in the land of sun I would definitely invest in a set of uv clothing.
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tattooDan
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Tue Jul 29, 2014 6:53 pm

ya,I just use lot's of good sunscreen when I am in the sun,the kind with Zinc Oxide is good IMO.
I like to bring my own shade if I am going to be in one place for a while.

here is what I do in Hawaii
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and here is a small part of my arsenal
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Tue Jul 29, 2014 10:11 pm

Call_me_Lola wrote: I also have swimwear cover ups that cover me from neck to wrist to ankles for spending time at the pool or beach.
This is disappointing :wink:
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Tue Jul 29, 2014 10:39 pm

Never seen that coppertone tattoo one before. Nice marketing.
ConjuringGogue
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Wed Jul 30, 2014 1:29 pm

That's funny. I have similar supplies. Tattoo Guard, Lotion, etc..

I'm just not sure if these shirts actually work better than just a regular shirt. I mean, it's not like it's made out of special materials. Most I've seen are a mix of polyester and spandex similar to this which I already have.Image

Also, this has been bugging me and I can't seem to get a straight answer - how soon can you put sunscreen on a fresh tattoo? If it's in the peeling stage (5 days for me) is it good enough?
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Wed Jul 30, 2014 6:43 pm

I would never put sunscreen on a peeling tattoo. I usually wait at least a month. And I don't really know what makes certain clothing UPF or not. But i know it works.



And why aren't u posting your new tattoo dammit!
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Never mind just saw it. I fucking hate u. A lot.
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Wed Jul 30, 2014 8:43 pm

hehe....thanks, I'll take that as a compliment.

On the sunscreen issue, why is sunscreen bad on a week old tattoo? Do we have actual medical facts on this?
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Wed Jul 30, 2014 11:33 pm

I have no idea. I actually know some people that do when peeling, but if I were in your shoes I wouldn't risk it with such an awesome tattoo and investment. So many chemicals in sunscreen, especially one's that contain oxybenzone.
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Thu Jul 31, 2014 7:37 pm

Yea I was also told by my artist to not use sunscreen until the tattoo was fully healed. I don't know if its an irritation issue or what.
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Thu Jul 31, 2014 7:38 pm

OICUR4692 wrote:Never mind just saw it. I fucking hate u. A lot.
Did I miss a new tattoo picture?
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magnumman wrote:
OICUR4692 wrote:Never mind just saw it. I fucking hate u. A lot.
Did I miss a new tattoo picture?
It's on instagram.
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