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Sawyer Stay Put Bonding Base SPF 30 Sunscreen

32 oz Pump

$ 49.99 USD

Keeping you comfortable and protected all day long with a single application, Sawyer Stay-Put SPF 30 sunscreen uses a non-greasy Breathable Matrix Formula that spreads into all layers of your skin, uniquely penetrating where other sunblocks simply can't go.

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Liquid Volume:
32 ounces
Height:
9.25 inches
Width:
2 inches
Length:
5 inches
Weight:
37.12 ounces
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Shipping:
2-7 days depending on location. All products ship from Sawyer Headquarters in Safety Harbor, FL.
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If at any point you are unhappy with a Sawyer product, email us at customer@sawyer.com and we will replace the product or issue a full refund.
Warranty:
3+ years if stored in a cool, dry location away from direct UV exposure

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Full Product Description

Keeping you comfortable and protected all day long with a single application, Sawyer Stay-Put SPF 30 sunscreen uses a non-greasy Breathable Matrix Formula that spreads into all layers of your skin, uniquely penetrating where other sunblocks simply can't go. Free of Oxybenzone, Paraben, and Dimethicone, fragrance-free Stay-Put SPF 30 is enriched with aloe vera and vitamins to help your skin retain moisture. It's recommended for most uses, and a single application penetrates deep into your skin for all day sun protection. Sawyer Stay-Put sun block is also engineered to be effective when combined with Sawyer Insect Repellents. While most sunscreens hold their lotions in the top two layers of skin, Sawyer Stay-Put SPF 30 sunscreen uses a special technology to bond the sunray absorbing agents deeper into your skin, uniquely penetrating where other sunblocks simply can't reach. Sweat and water pass over the deeply absorbed compounds without flushing the protective sunscreen away. The Stay-Put formula was engineered to spread the same volume of lotion over a larger cubic area of skin, requiring less lotion per area of skin and producing a more comfortable, breathable feel — all while providing great all-day protection. You'll hardly even know you have sunscreen on. Since 1984, Sawyer has used technological advancements to create products that keep you outdoors — from the backcountry to the backyard — including insect repellents for both skin and clothing, water filters for camping and emergencies, and sun protection.

Kit Includes

One 32 oz Lotion Pump Dispenser

A dispensing jug of Sawyer Stay Put Sunscreen SPF 30 lotion

Product Benefits

Dermal Bond
While most sunscreens hold their lotions in the top two layers of skin, our stay-Put SPF 30 sunscreen uses a special technology to bond the sun ray absorbing agents deeper into the skin.

Maximum Protection
Sawyer Stay Put Sunscreen is engineered to be effective when combined with Sawyer Insect Repellents.

Breathable Matrix
Enriched with aloe vera and vitamins, Stay-Put SPF 30 is recommended for most uses, and a single application penetrates deep into your skin for all day sun protection

Frequently Asked Product Questions

When should I re-apply a sunscreen? - Stay Put SPF

Above the skin sunscreen needs to be re-applied much more frequently than below the skin sunscreens, but replacement of each depends on several environmental factors and also the quality of the sunscreen. Keep in mind the following factors which affect sunscreen effectiveness:Type of Sunscreen: Film, Wax or Bonding BaseTime of Day: Peak Sun is 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Time of Year: Peak Sun is May though JulyPre-Tanning of the Skin: Your skin is more susceptible in the spring and early summer than it is after you have some level of tan base.Areas of Thin Skin: Nose, Ears, Forehead, Top of Head, Top of Feet, and Shoulders need extra Sunscreen and attention because they have less layers of skin to protect themselves.High Altitudes: Above 6,000 feet significantly increases your exposure to sunrays.Higher Altitudes: Above 10,000 feet offers very little natural protection at any time of the year.Low Latitudes: The closer you are to the equator the greater your ray intensity. People in Northern climates vacationing in Southern climates are particularly vulnerable.Exposure to much Rubbing or Flushing: Frequent towel drying or water skiing removes Sunscreen at a much faster pace than other activities.Profuse Sweating: May cause Sunscreen, especially above the skin Sunscreen, to migrate.Use with Insect Repellents: May cause the loss of up to 30% of the SPF protection level.If your environment includes several of the above, you may need to consider using a higher SPF level or more closely monitor your skin, especially the areas of thinner skin. If your environment includes more than several of the above, then you really need to watch your skin closely and take other precautions as well, such as more sun protecting clothing, hats, and staying out of the sun at peak times.

Do sunscreens affect athletic performance? - Stay Put SPF

They can, in two ways. Residual sunscreen on the skin can affect your grip and it can reduce your ability to sweat, which is your body’s mechanism to transfer heat created by your exertion. By not losing adequate heat, your internal body temperature rises, which depletes your energy levels and causes many organs to focus on heat management functions rather than normal support functions. The newer sunscreen formulations work below the skin and allow the skin to breathe and sweat much more efficiently, thereby leaving you with more energy to perform your athletic activity.

What SPF do I need? How much do I need for a trip? - Stay Put SPF

If properly applied (1 1/4 ounces per full body coverage) you seldom need more than an SPF 15. See the paragraph below for when you may need more. However, most people put on only half of the recommended FDA standard. A SPF 15 applied at half rate is effectively a SPF 7, better than nothing but still not a true sunscreen. If you can discipline yourself to put on a generous amount, then after it has fully absorbed into the skin, you will benefit by having less chemicals in the skin which allows your skin to breathe easier. If you just can’t bring yourself to lather it on then jump to a SPF 30 which, when half applied, still leaves you with an effective protection of a SPF 15. If you’re sensitive to oxybensone or benzephenone then stick with the SPF 15 which generally does not include that sunscreen.In planning a trip, use the 1 1/4 ounces per person per day figure as a guideline. If you’re building a tan, or reducing your skin exposure via clothing, then reduce your anticipated need accordingly. Keep in mind that a soaked cotton shirt yields protection equivalent to only a SPF of 4 to 8 only and therefore you may need to wear a sunscreen below the shirt if exposed to water or sweat.

Can I wear a repellent with a sunscreen? - Stay Put SPF

Yes.  We would recommend applying the sunscreen first. The trick to a comfortable and effective application of sunscreen it to put it on first thing in the morning or at least 10 minutes before sun exposure to help it fully absorb into your skin. Our SPF 30 sunscreen is a bonding base formula which makes it very breathable while still very effective. You can learn more about this formula at sawyer.com/sunscreen/

How do I stop sunscreens from burning my eyes? - Stay Put SPF

All sunscreens will burn your eyes if the lotion is rubbed into the eye area during application. Once applied to cool dry skin, the better sunscreens like our bonding base formula, will not migrate — that is, run down into the eyes from the forehead while sweating or in the water. Older formulas which were designed to work above the skin may still migrate when exposed to water or sweat.

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