SUNscreen recommendation???
Joined: 20 Nov 2007
| Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:46 pm Post subject: SUNscreen recommendation??? | |
| Any suggestions on a good sunscreen for people with rosacea or sensitive skin? I need help.......... | |
Joined: 09 Jan 2008
| Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:11 pm Post subject: | |
| I have extremely sensitive skin and I have sed derm...I also burn VERY easily on my face. My old derm recommended Vanicream Sunblock SPF 60. I used it this past summer and had no problems. It can be kinda of expensive, but there is a website that sells it for cheaper than what you will find else where. If I can find the website I will let you know.
Hope that helps! XOXO Melissa |
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Joined: 07 Jan 2008
| Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:10 pm Post subject: | |
| I've heard good things about California Baby (I think it's called) but haven't used it myself. This will be my first summer needing something for extremely sensitive skin. Before that I was fine with Coppertone Faces.
I was going to use Aveeno, but saw the first ingredient is BHT, so I'm going to try to stay away from that and try the California Baby. ~J |
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Joined: 08 Jan 2007
Location: new york
| Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:51 pm Post subject: | |
| I also love vanicream spf 60 for sensitive skin. Only problem is that it's difficult to remove but it never causes me to get irritated or breakout. I used it all summer long and I was outside bicycling long distances much of the summer and it protected me. So I definitely recommend it with the caveat that you will not be able to remove it all when you wash your face.
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=165806&catid=12101 I buy it from drugstore.com and it comes pretty fast. Best wishes, Melissa |
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Joined: 27 Mar 2007
| Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:17 pm Post subject: | |
| Hi Melissa,
Does Vanicream leave your skin shiney? I'm looking for a good mattifying sunscreen. |
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Joined: 08 Jan 2007
Location: new york
| Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 11:14 pm Post subject: | |
| Hi Flemmo,
It does leave a sheen. I am mainly using it when I am active (bike riding, running etc) so it looks natural. But if your skin is a bit oily and you don't want that shine it probably won't be your best choice. I remember I tried another sunblock last year that I also liked called Neutrogena (soft or light touch, something like that)spf 55 that went on matte. I'm sorry I can't remember the exact name and I was just looking all over the house for it and can't find it but it was Neutrogena and had an spf of 55 and if I can find the name I'll report back. Best wishes, Melissa |
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Joined: 15 Apr 2006
| Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:43 am Post subject: | |
| Hi all,
I would recommend wholeheartedly Citrix Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 30! (for example: http://www.dermstore.com/product_Citrix+Antioxidant+Sunscreen+SPF+30_3993.htm) I think this was first recommended by *uh-oh* "dr." Nase, and the recommendation proved to be more genuine than some of the later stuff he discussed 
I love this stuff and don't go anywhere without it during summer. It is zinc-oxide based and I found it to be very soothing and non-irritative, however it does leave somewhat whiteish hue if applied generously (for a while at least), but so do all untinted physical sunscreens I guess. And it's "only" SPF 30 so it might not be enough if you are extremely sun-sensitive. I have perm. redness and flushing with sensitive skin but no p&p's |
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Joined: 09 Jan 2008
| Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 1:33 pm Post subject: | |
| I finally found that website!
www.coolibar.com You might be able to find it cheaper, but thats were my derm recommended I get it. Hope you find what you need! XOXO Melissa |
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Joined: 27 Mar 2007
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Thanks Melissa. Did it irritate your skin at all?
Hi Malcom. Does this sunscreen dry matte? Thanks |
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Joined: 30 Jan 2008
| Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:22 pm Post subject: what about? | |||
What about the moisturizing cream in the line? Have you tried that or any other products they offer? I find that moisturzers for rosacea skin leave the skin feeling dry after the faced is washed. |
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Location: new york
| Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:04 pm Post subject: | |||
| Hi Flemmo,
No, the Neutrogena spf55 soft touch sunblock was good but I prefer something that is more moist vs matte and that's why I went with Vanicream instead. My face is on the dry side so I stay away from matte products. Sdavis wrote:
I have only ever used the Vanicream sensitive spf 60 sunblock in the vanicream line. I never tried any of the moisturizers. My all time favorite moisturizer is Eucerin original dry skin therapy moisturizing cream and lotion. That is all I use in terms of moisturizers. Best wishes, Melissa |
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Joined: 16 Feb 2008
| Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 4:28 pm Post subject: | |
| I think the Neutogena suncreen is called Ultra Sheet dry touch sunblock spf 55. The ingredients are homosalate, oxybenzone, avobenzone, and octocrylene. It find it too drying so I mix it with some of aveno for sensitive skin and apply. | |
Joined: 05 Apr 2007
Location: NJ, USA
| Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 5:29 pm Post subject: | |
| Obagi Nu Derm SPF 32 (dermstore.com)
Vanicream SPF 15 (psico.com) Cosmedix SPF 30 (dermstore.com) Neutrogena Sensitive Skin SPF 30 |
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Joined: 30 Jan 2008
| Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:12 pm Post subject: | |||||
Does the original line give you moisture. Maybe it is the combo of MEtro creme I am using with the Redness Relief Eucerin Line that isn't working. |
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Location: new york
| Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:32 pm Post subject: | |
| Hi Sdavis,
The Eucerin original moisturizing dry skin therapy creme and lotion are excellent moisturizers. My skin is on the dry side and it really helps soothe and moisturize my skin. In the winter I apply the creme several times a day. It makes your face a bit shiny but it absorbs pretty well. Best wishes, Melissa |
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