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Now, fold down the top corner of the bandana so that the point touches the center. However, those with bigger heads must not bring the point to the center as that will tighten the bandana. As the name suggests, Peloton makes sun protection products that are specifically designed for cyclists (including the EF Education WorldTour team).

While the foam pads inside of a helmet aren’t enough to deflect sweat from your eyes on their own, they can help provide a solution for sweat getting into your eyes while cycling when paired with other solutions on this list. Foam pads will also add to the comfort of your cycling helmet, and replacing these pads every so often is vital to guarantee they’re working to their maximum potential.Once riding the cream allowed my skin to breathe, and sweat, without it becoming messy. Like all the products here I was impressed with the level of protection that the P20 delivered without resorting to a product that was in any way gloopy. Perhaps unsurprisingly I didn’t ride for ten hours straight but after three hours I had no hint of sunburn. My skin also felt hydrated and irritation-free, suggesting that the sensitive skin element to the sunscreen also works well. Best Cycling Sunscreens: How to choose a sunscreen What sunscreen is best for cycling? It can be difficult and dangerous to wipe the sweat out of your eyes constantly while cycling, which could lead to you crashing. Plus, excessive sweat in the eyes can blur your vision. I’d suggest wearing a head wrap, bandana, or cycling cap underneath a bike helmet whenever you’re riding — be it under the snow, scorching sun, hail, or rain. The other way to wear a cycling bandana is tied around the top of the head. When worn in this way a bandana can help to keep your head warm and protect your ears from the wind. Part of their mission is to provide skin care products that allow people to enjoy the outdoors safely - including cyclists. The Sun Gel is created to be lightweight and non-greasy as well as designed not to run into your eyes. It’s offered with both a SPF 30 (reviewed here) and SPF 50 level of protection and is also UVA 5* rated, which is the highest possible.

Many cycling bandanas will have small holes around the nose and mouth area which make it easier to breathe though. The Skin Cancer Foundation states that “Ultraviolet A (UVA) has a longer wavelength, and is associated with skin aging” while “Ultraviolet B (UVB) has a shorter wavelength and is associated with skin burning.” Look for sunscreen that has a UVA rating of four or five stars, according to the NHS guidelines.

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Being a clear ‘liquid’ formula it’s incredibly lightweight and absorbs almost immediately into your skin - both lighter and faster to absorb than any of the other creams or gels. It’s also mess free. The only downside to this is that it’s less obvious if you’ve achieved full coverage compared to any of the creams reviewed here.

You’ll also want a sunscreen that’s resistant to water or sweat. There isn’t a rating for this so you’ll need to rely on the manufacturers claims, Riemann P20, for example, describes it’s suncream as “very water resistant. If you’re riding for a few hours or have been sweating heavily, it’s advisable to reapply the sunscreen regardless of its claims. We’ve all felt it—the sharp sting you feel as salty beads of sweat make their way into your eyes. The stinging pain causes you to wince, and you try to wipe the sweat from your eyes without avail. Pelotan SPF 30 roll-on uses the same alcohol-based formula as the spray; you get up to eight hours of protection, greatly reducing the need to reapply while riding. Only here it's delivered via a roll-on container that works exactly like an under-arm deodorant. It's small size means that it could be carried in bar bag or similar, should you need to. So, you must replace the foam pads inside your helmet to ensure they’ll function correctly and absorb sweat. Foam pads are easily replaceable, and most foam pad replacement kits come with adhesive for a simple installation.

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Although these strips may not provide the most aesthetically pleasing solution, they’ll provide a practical solution to sweat getting into your eyes on a bike ride. The adhesive strips are also lightweight and compact to bring on the go. 6. Dress Lightly Riemann P20 was developed in the late 1970s to help protect sensitive skin against the sun. The formula is based on a ‘triple protection’ approach. It’s designed to be long-lasting, durable for up to 10 hours in the sun, highly water resistant and with high UVA protection. This trio has obvious advantages for cyclists, given that you're likely to be out on the bike for long periods while working up a sweat. Some campgrounds are brightly lit, and those lights can sear right through the thin walls of your tent and make it hard to sleep. Also, if you’d like to catch some extra z’s on a rest day, an eye mask can help you relax enough for a daytime nap. 7. Hanky