As I may have mentioned before, I’m not really an outdoorsy person. It’s not that I don’t like nature, but all too often it comes with negative consequences. You know, like bugs and dirt and sunburns. I especially detest sunburns. I’m super fair-skinned so I pretty much just have to look at the sun and I get sunburned. Not only is the hot and peeling skin unattractive, but it’s really painful too. I’ve just about accepted the fact that I need to slather on copious amounts of SPF before I head outside, but there are those times when I’m unprepared for outdoor activities. I mean, if I knew I was going to be hiking out in the sun for five hours, then I would bring sunscreen, but sometimes it’s just not that simple.
All you need to do to survive in such UVA/UVB ray abundant situations is the Emergency Sunscreen Kit (ThinkGeek, $3.99). With these itty bitty sunscreen packets on hand, you’ll never again have to nurse a blistering sunburn precipitated by a lack of sunscreen application. This pack of credit card sized sunscreen packets has three individual packets of sunscreen for your sun protection pleasure. Each packet contains SPF 30 sunscreen that is waterproof, hypoallergenic, and PABA free. Now, as with any waterproof sunscreen, you have to reapply if you’re exposed to water for prolonged periods of time or are prone to excessive perspiration (I won’t tell anyone), but that’s why you have three packets instead of one. Because these packets are so small, you can stick them in your wallet, purse, or even glove compartment to ensure that you’re always ready for sun exposure at a moment’s notice.
I’m kinda on the fence about these sunscreen packets. I mean, on the one hand, they’re pretty awesome because I never have to worry about getting sunburned again. On the other hand, now I have no excuse to get out of outdoor activities. See, it’s a toss-up.
5 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 1 3/4″ x 2 7/8″ x 1/4″
-Includes 3 packets of 1.5g/.05oz SPF 30 sunscreen
-Sunscreen is waterproof, hypoallergenic, and PABA free
-Store between 59 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit
-Reapply after prolonged swimming, towel drying, or excessive perspiration
-Warnings: For external use only, do not swallow, avoid contact with eyes, discontinue if signs of irritation or rash appear, keep out of reach of children, use on children under the age of 6 months only after consulting a physician
