Comments on: A Day At The Pool http://www.savvyskin.com/a-day-at-the-pool Anti-aging skin care secrets to fabulous, smooth, glowing skin! Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:42:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Jeni - Savvy Skin http://www.savvyskin.com/a-day-at-the-pool/comment-page-1#comment-14504 Jeni - Savvy Skin Sun, 18 May 2008 09:01:59 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/a-day-at-the-pool#comment-14504 I haven't tried that sunscreen but its ingredients look pretty good (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide sunscreen ingredients). Here are reviews of it on Makeup Alley: http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ItemID=64676/Sunscreen/DHC/White_Sunscreen_SPF_25/ I haven’t tried that sunscreen but its ingredients look pretty good (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide sunscreen ingredients). Here are reviews of it on Makeup Alley:
http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ItemID=64676/Sunscreen/DHC/White_Sunscreen_SPF_25/

]]> By: Jeni - Savvy Skin http://www.savvyskin.com/a-day-at-the-pool/comment-page-1#comment-14503 Jeni - Savvy Skin Sun, 18 May 2008 08:59:28 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/a-day-at-the-pool#comment-14503 Karmen, This is the question I'm always wondering to myself, but I've never really seen a good answer to this question! I don't think putting your foundation on over the sunscreen can weaken it, but I'm always paranoid the foundation somehow removes some of the sunscreen (and ends up on your hands or brush). I usually mix some foundation with the sunscreen, and apply it that way, but I don't know if this is better or worse. The reason I like high SPF sunscreens is because if some of the sunscreen wears off, it's still okay because you've started with such a high SPF. The best thing is to probably apply an ample amount of sunscreen, and then wait a few minutes. Then apply your foundation over it. The other reason I like zinc oxide sunscreens is because they don't break down in the sun like most sunscreen ingredients. When I put my sunscreen on in the morning, I don't want to reapply my makeup a few hours later if I'm not really in the sun much. Karmen,
This is the question I’m always wondering to myself, but I’ve never really seen a good answer to this question! I don’t think putting your foundation on over the sunscreen can weaken it, but I’m always paranoid the foundation somehow removes some of the sunscreen (and ends up on your hands or brush). I usually mix some foundation with the sunscreen, and apply it that way, but I don’t know if this is better or worse.

The reason I like high SPF sunscreens is because if some of the sunscreen wears off, it’s still okay because you’ve started with such a high SPF. The best thing is to probably apply an ample amount of sunscreen, and then wait a few minutes. Then apply your foundation over it. The other reason I like zinc oxide sunscreens is because they don’t break down in the sun like most sunscreen ingredients. When I put my sunscreen on in the morning, I don’t want to reapply my makeup a few hours later if I’m not really in the sun much.

]]> By: Karmen http://www.savvyskin.com/a-day-at-the-pool/comment-page-1#comment-14375 Karmen Wed, 14 May 2008 17:50:26 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/a-day-at-the-pool#comment-14375 Hello! Do you know what effects it has on the strength of the sunscreens when I use the Shiseido first and then layer on a foundation that also has SPF? Can layering sunscreen weaken the product? Thanks! Karmen Hello!
Do you know what effects it has on the strength of the sunscreens when I use the Shiseido first and then layer on a foundation that also has SPF?
Can layering sunscreen weaken the product?
Thanks!

Karmen

]]> By: Sara http://www.savvyskin.com/a-day-at-the-pool/comment-page-1#comment-14179 Sara Sun, 11 May 2008 21:14:19 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/a-day-at-the-pool#comment-14179 I am so completely jealous that you got a day at the pool. And yes, it is bad for your skin, but does wonders for you mental health. I'm curious to know more about DHC's White Sunscreen. Has anyone else tried it? I am so completely jealous that you got a day at the pool. And yes, it is bad for your skin, but does wonders for you mental health. I’m curious to know more about DHC’s White Sunscreen. Has anyone else tried it?

]]> By: Shannon http://www.savvyskin.com/a-day-at-the-pool/comment-page-1#comment-14148 Shannon Sat, 10 May 2008 15:52:11 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/a-day-at-the-pool#comment-14148 I just bought DHC's White Sunscreen, SPF 25, which has 10% zinc oxide. It's $18 for 1 fl ounce on their site (www.dhccare.com). It is supposed to brighten your complexion and fade spots (without hydroquione or however you spell it) - it uses alpha-arbutin as the brighener/lightener. I just started using their products, and like them alot so far. I am hoping this sunscreen also helps in fading some hyperpigmentation. I just bought DHC’s White Sunscreen, SPF 25, which has 10% zinc oxide. It’s $18 for 1 fl ounce on their site (www.dhccare.com). It is supposed to brighten your complexion and fade spots (without hydroquione or however you spell it) – it uses alpha-arbutin as the brighener/lightener. I just started using their products, and like them alot so far. I am hoping this sunscreen also helps in fading some hyperpigmentation.

]]> By: Lauren http://www.savvyskin.com/a-day-at-the-pool/comment-page-1#comment-14144 Lauren Sat, 10 May 2008 13:06:32 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/a-day-at-the-pool#comment-14144 yeah the blue lizard brand is the only economical zinc-based one Ive found at the drugstore. its heavy-feeling and kind of whitening, but you could use that on your body, but save the shiseido for your face. Yeah Ive heard about the avobenzone creating free radicals, its kind of scary. I guess you could use an antioxidant serum under it or find an avo.-based sunscreen with antioxidants in it to help cut down on any damage.. but it seems like more harm than its worth yeah the blue lizard brand is the only economical zinc-based one Ive found at the drugstore. its heavy-feeling and kind of whitening, but you could use that on your body, but save the shiseido for your face. Yeah Ive heard about the avobenzone creating free radicals, its kind of scary. I guess you could use an antioxidant serum under it or find an avo.-based sunscreen with antioxidants in it to help cut down on any damage.. but it seems like more harm than its worth

]]> By: Jeni - Savvy Skin http://www.savvyskin.com/a-day-at-the-pool/comment-page-1#comment-14140 Jeni - Savvy Skin Sat, 10 May 2008 12:17:16 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/a-day-at-the-pool#comment-14140 Kristina, The problem with drugstore sunscreens is that they don't contain Zinc Oxide, or if they do, it's in super small percentages. The only decent sunscreen I've seen at the drugstore is by Blue Lizard, and you can get it at CVS, or drugstore.com. These are some other good Zinc Oxide sunscreens: http://www.savvyskin.com/the-best-sunscreen-and-sunblock . I need to keep looking to find more affordable Zinc Oxide sunscreens. Kristina,
The problem with drugstore sunscreens is that they don’t contain Zinc Oxide, or if they do, it’s in super small percentages. The only decent sunscreen I’ve seen at the drugstore is by Blue Lizard, and you can get it at CVS, or drugstore.com. These are some other good Zinc Oxide sunscreens: http://www.savvyskin.com/the-best-sunscreen-and-sunblock . I need to keep looking to find more affordable Zinc Oxide sunscreens.

]]> By: Jeni - Savvy Skin http://www.savvyskin.com/a-day-at-the-pool/comment-page-1#comment-14139 Jeni - Savvy Skin Sat, 10 May 2008 12:14:21 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/a-day-at-the-pool#comment-14139 Lauren, Since avobenzene is not photo-stable, when I've used it in the past, I reapplied once an hour, but even that wasn't enough to keep from getting burned. It's ridiculous! There's also speculation that avobenzene creates free radicals, so it causes skin damage while it's "protecting" you. The Shiseido is my favorite sunscreen too. I just feel uneasy bringing it to the pool with me since it's so expensive, and I tend to not use as much as I should. Lauren,
Since avobenzene is not photo-stable, when I’ve used it in the past, I reapplied once an hour, but even that wasn’t enough to keep from getting burned. It’s ridiculous! There’s also speculation that avobenzene creates free radicals, so it causes skin damage while it’s “protecting” you. The Shiseido is my favorite sunscreen too. I just feel uneasy bringing it to the pool with me since it’s so expensive, and I tend to not use as much as I should.

]]> By: Kristina http://www.savvyskin.com/a-day-at-the-pool/comment-page-1#comment-14138 Kristina Sat, 10 May 2008 10:45:22 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/a-day-at-the-pool#comment-14138 Other than the shiseido, which sunscreens have zinc oxide? I've perused the entire sunscreen section of target several times and have not seen one that has zinc oxide. I too prefer the zinc oxide and use the shiseido 55+ face cream on my face and neck but for the price whole body application makes me a little ill. I live in Florida and spend a lot of time in the sun. I always get tan (except on my face!) I want to be ONE color and definitly lessen my risk of sun cancer. Other than the shiseido, which sunscreens have zinc oxide? I’ve perused the entire sunscreen section of target several times and have not seen one that has zinc oxide. I too prefer the zinc oxide and use the shiseido 55+ face cream on my face and neck but for the price whole body application makes me a little ill. I live in Florida and spend a lot of time in the sun. I always get tan (except on my face!) I want to be ONE color and definitly lessen my risk of sun cancer.

]]> By: Lauren http://www.savvyskin.com/a-day-at-the-pool/comment-page-1#comment-14133 Lauren Sat, 10 May 2008 01:27:33 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/a-day-at-the-pool#comment-14133 you're completely right... avobenzone and mexoryl sunscreens break down in sunlight. it happens because they convert the UV rays into heat, but they can only do that for so long before the chemicals become "exhausted". but zinc on the other hand reflects and scatters the UV light (kinda like a mirror) and so it doesnt break down, it can only get rubbed off. Avobenzone is a really unstable filter in this respect, but the good thing is that, while its still "working", it works really well. it just runs out of gas quickly, which is why you got freckling. other filters like octocrylene help avobenzone last longer, but still only for a few hours. the filter octinoxate on the other hand, makes avobenzone break down even faster.. which really sucks because that means you have to reapply like every 30 minutes if it has octinoxate. But yeah, in my experience zinc is very gentle and very effective. My favorite is the shiseido SPF 55 cream, it has 14% zinc and 7% octinoxate. Good post though, I love hearing other people's thoughts on sunscreens you’re completely right… avobenzone and mexoryl sunscreens break down in sunlight. it happens because they convert the UV rays into heat, but they can only do that for so long before the chemicals become “exhausted”. but zinc on the other hand reflects and scatters the UV light (kinda like a mirror) and so it doesnt break down, it can only get rubbed off. Avobenzone is a really unstable filter in this respect, but the good thing is that, while its still “working”, it works really well. it just runs out of gas quickly, which is why you got freckling. other filters like octocrylene help avobenzone last longer, but still only for a few hours. the filter octinoxate on the other hand, makes avobenzone break down even faster.. which really sucks because that means you have to reapply like every 30 minutes if it has octinoxate. But yeah, in my experience zinc is very gentle and very effective. My favorite is the shiseido SPF 55 cream, it has 14% zinc and 7% octinoxate. Good post though, I love hearing other people’s thoughts on sunscreens

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