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There was a study released last year by an environmental agency that chemical sunscreens do more harm than good. They are unstable and cause free radical damage to the skin. Zinc is the broadest spectrum, most stable sunscreen so you should switch to something that has a high percentage of that. Coppertone Sensitive Faces has 14% zinc & costs about $7-10.
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Originally Posted by Hypnosis
if I use it every day? Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry- Touch Sunblock 45 SPF?
You need a high spf every day of the year if you work outside the home & have an active life. Incidental sun damage adds up & causes wrinkles. A sunscreen with a high percentage of zinc is your best bet; spf 30-50 at least.
Sunblock should not damage your skin. It may be that you have to find one that works with your skin type though. If it irritates your skin, try a different kind. If you generally have particularly sensitive skin or skin issues, I'd consult a dermatologist for a recommendation. For most people with no skin/allergy issues, I'd think there would be no issue. If you are using it on your face, I'd for sure use sunblock made especially for faces....
It's hard to keep up as it seems like every month there is a new study about a certain harmful ingredient to the recipe
For shorter exposures/infrequent use I'll grab one of those spray on chemical sunscreens
However, my staple for extended exposure/frequent use is always going to be a physical sunblock of some kind (I have generally used Mexitan products for myself and CA Baby for my little one) .... that and I love the explosion of UPF 50 clothing .... it's nice seeing kids having no problems wearing these clothes, even when swimming .... I went and picked up a swim shirt for myself and thankfully my daughter has zero issue with keeping her hat on
It's interesting as I've come across a lot of anti-sunscreen articles on the Internet... my thinking is this... when outside, wear a good hat and/or sunscreen. When not planning on being outside on sunny days, why not allow your skin to breathe and give it a break from sunscreen? Those are my current thoughts on the subject.
You need a high spf every day of the year if you work outside the home & have an active life. Incidental sun damage adds up & causes wrinkles. A sunscreen with a high percentage of zinc is your best bet; spf 30-50 at least.
Not really. SPF 15 blocks 94% of UVB rays. SPF 30? 97%. It's not a huge leap past that. What you need is to make sure that you're using something with wide-spectrum protection, not necessarily high SPF. SPF is rather misleading.
Personally, I wear Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 15.
I would research the chemicals in the products on the internet and make a decision that way. Keep in mind that what you put on your skin goes into your body just like the nicotine or birth control patch. They have clothing now that covers one pretty completely and is very light weight for summer.
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