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Title: Tricks to stay untanned this summer
Post by: Rohit on Apr 13, 2026, 01:51 PM
Rolled up the sleeves of my shirt, tied a bandana to cover most of my face, and used a handkerchief as a shield for my forehead (I wear a turban, and if I don't protect my forehead I end up with a triangular tan).

I'm also putting on a layer of sunscreen to protect the exposed eye area and when I walk from the office parking to the building.

This is my setup for riding my two‑wheeler only.

Guys, for half‑sleeve shirts, are you using arm sleeves or a proper UV jacket?

(https://i.ibb.co/JFv4xR7g/eqrhru1qcwug1.jpg)
Title: Re: Tricks to stay untanned this summer
Post by: Mister on Apr 13, 2026, 01:51 PM
Feeling the Gangs of Wasseypur vibe
Title: Re: Tricks to stay untanned this summer
Post by: Kanchan on Apr 13, 2026, 01:51 PM
Helmet??
Title: Re: Tricks to stay untanned this summer
Post by: Neha on Apr 13, 2026, 01:51 PM
This isn't new; I've seen women do it quite often, though it's rare among men. If you're going to this length to protect yourself, you might as well wear sunglasses too. And realistically, sunscreen underneath won't help much—it'll get wiped off anyway.
Title: Re: Tricks to stay untanned this summer
Post by: Rajat on Apr 13, 2026, 01:51 PM
The SPF can get compromised by rubbing off on the scarf. Cotton has a very low UPF rating, around 5, and it drops further when wet from sweat, humidity or breath moisture. So you might not be doing yourself any favors. If you want to cover your face, look for UPF‑rated face coverings that don't trap moisture and won't rub off your sunscreen, or use a face shield. Same goes for arm clothing.

https://www.solbari.com/collections/solbari-upf-50-face-masks-for-women-men?srsltid=AfmBOorhlXTM5JCrGzA9iqqOV54bPxXkrFyzxZk1dCyl4D7Rptyd_0DY
Title: Re: Tricks to stay untanned this summer
Post by: Kavitha on Apr 13, 2026, 01:51 PM
I use a full dupatta to cover my head because I travel on a Rapido bike and don't want my hair touching the helmet directly. I drape the same dupatta to make a full face cover, exposing only the eyes, and also cover my hands and arms. Aur kuch baaki hai zindagi mein? Sunscreen isn't working either; I've got sock‑line tan marks on my feet now.
Title: Re: Tricks to stay untanned this summer
Post by: Sagar on Apr 13, 2026, 01:51 PM
Just wear a helmet, bro— it'll shield you from UV and the road