Comments on: Do You Need A High SPF Sunscreen? http://www.savvyskin.com/do-you-need-a-high-spf-sunscreen Anti-aging skin care secrets to fabulous, smooth, glowing skin! Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:18:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Cassie http://www.savvyskin.com/do-you-need-a-high-spf-sunscreen/comment-page-1#comment-67889 Cassie Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:47:02 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/?p=230#comment-67889 Michelle Phan's skincare line IQQU has a sunscreen that's SPF 30 to be applied even over makeup and it doesn't smear. I've been interested in this but don't have the kind of money to try something out like that, especially with my sensitive skin. I wonder if it works? Oh well. I hate sunscreen! It's so thick and pasty. The things we need to do for beauty and no cancer. Ugh. Michelle Phan’s skincare line IQQU has a sunscreen that’s SPF 30 to be applied even over makeup and it doesn’t smear. I’ve been interested in this but don’t have the kind of money to try something out like that, especially with my sensitive skin. I wonder if it works? Oh well. I hate sunscreen! It’s so thick and pasty. The things we need to do for beauty and no cancer. Ugh.

]]> By: SarahF http://www.savvyskin.com/do-you-need-a-high-spf-sunscreen/comment-page-1#comment-62448 SarahF Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:05:44 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/?p=230#comment-62448 I completely agree with Nikita- people do not apply enough sunscreen for it to actually be effective. It is true though that SPF 30 is considered high enough by almost all dermatologists. I read that SPF of 30 offers protection from 96.7% of UVB rays, while sunscreen with an SPF of 50 offers protection from 98% of UVB rays. So you don't have to spend a bunch more money on higher SPFs. But, I did recently learn that SPF only measures UVB rays blocked and not the UVA ones. UVA rays are the ones that cause premature aging and can actually increase your chances of developing skin cancer. My dermatologist recommended that I use a broad spectrum sunscreen- neutrogena makes one with helioplex in it. This <a href="http://fromyourdoctor.com/topic.do?title=Sunscreens&t=2220" rel="nofollow">website</a> is really informative and will give you lots of ideas about how to take better care of your skin and protect it from the sun! I completely agree with Nikita- people do not apply enough sunscreen for it to actually be effective. It is true though that SPF 30 is considered high enough by almost all dermatologists. I read that SPF of 30 offers protection from 96.7% of UVB rays, while sunscreen with an SPF of 50 offers protection from 98% of UVB rays. So you don’t have to spend a bunch more money on higher SPFs. But, I did recently learn that SPF only measures UVB rays blocked and not the UVA ones. UVA rays are the ones that cause premature aging and can actually increase your chances of developing skin cancer. My dermatologist recommended that I use a broad spectrum sunscreen- neutrogena makes one with helioplex in it. This website is really informative and will give you lots of ideas about how to take better care of your skin and protect it from the sun!

]]> By: Patti http://www.savvyskin.com/do-you-need-a-high-spf-sunscreen/comment-page-1#comment-61804 Patti Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:00:36 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/?p=230#comment-61804 It is so important to know about sunscreen as there are many misconceptions. Thank you for sharing this. It is so important to know about sunscreen as there are many misconceptions. Thank you for sharing this.

]]> By: amber http://www.savvyskin.com/do-you-need-a-high-spf-sunscreen/comment-page-1#comment-61521 amber Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:15:23 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/?p=230#comment-61521 Nice post. Just for your information In Australia (where I am from) SPF +30 is actually the highest SPF level available. Of course the individual products may have SPF levels above 30 but according to Australia the % of UV protection barely changes - so lets not confuse our customers. I think a key point to look at is what that SPF factor actually means. An SPF factor of + 30 means that you need to expose yourself to 30 times more sunlight light than it would normally take to burn your skin. If your not spending much time in the sun, just going to and from work and work indoors an SPF of 10 is fine. Not forgetting the skin actually needs to be exposed to at least SOME UV rays for the body to produce Vit D. But if you really want to keep wrinkles away - lather up girls! Nice post. Just for your information In Australia (where I am from) SPF +30 is actually the highest SPF level available. Of course the individual products may have SPF levels above 30 but according to Australia the % of UV protection barely changes – so lets not confuse our customers. I think a key point to look at is what that SPF factor actually means. An SPF factor of + 30 means that you need to expose yourself to 30 times more sunlight light than it would normally take to burn your skin. If your not spending much time in the sun, just going to and from work and work indoors an SPF of 10 is fine. Not forgetting the skin actually needs to be exposed to at least SOME UV rays for the body to produce Vit D. But if you really want to keep wrinkles away – lather up girls!

]]> By: Romy http://www.savvyskin.com/do-you-need-a-high-spf-sunscreen/comment-page-1#comment-61064 Romy Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:11:23 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/?p=230#comment-61064 You bring up some important points about SPF, my personal fav is La Roche Posay's Anthelios XL Fluide Extreme SPF 50, super protection, lasts all day not greasy--keeps sun spots away. I LOVE it! You bring up some important points about SPF, my personal fav is La Roche Posay’s Anthelios XL Fluide Extreme SPF 50, super protection, lasts all day not greasy–keeps sun spots away. I LOVE it!

]]> By: Hebah http://www.savvyskin.com/do-you-need-a-high-spf-sunscreen/comment-page-1#comment-60647 Hebah Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:16:49 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/?p=230#comment-60647 I just love your blog! Thank you for your articles, I just bookmarked so keep 'em coming! I just love your blog! Thank you for your articles, I just bookmarked so keep ‘em coming!

]]> By: Mike http://www.savvyskin.com/do-you-need-a-high-spf-sunscreen/comment-page-1#comment-58407 Mike Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:03:08 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/?p=230#comment-58407 Totally agree, daily spf is very important, zinc based lotions work best on me as zinc is natural antiseptic and physically blocks sun’s rays from entering skin, unlike synthetic chemical based lotions. Totally agree, daily spf is very important, zinc based lotions work best on me as zinc is natural antiseptic and physically blocks sun’s rays from entering skin, unlike synthetic chemical based lotions.

]]> By: zincmoisturizer.com http://www.savvyskin.com/do-you-need-a-high-spf-sunscreen/comment-page-1#comment-57370 zincmoisturizer.com Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:05:36 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/?p=230#comment-57370 Some great information on the need for daily sun protection, another point to be noted is that zinc based moisturizers offer some benefits over others as zinc is a much better natural sun barrier than any of the synthetic stuff that’s used. Unlike synthetics, zinc actually “prevents” the sun’s rays from every entering deep enough into your skin to do any real damage. Some great information on the need for daily sun protection, another point to be noted is that zinc based moisturizers offer some benefits over others as zinc is a much better natural sun barrier than any of the synthetic stuff that’s used. Unlike synthetics, zinc actually “prevents” the sun’s rays from every entering deep enough into your skin to do any real damage.

]]> By: kaunis http://www.savvyskin.com/do-you-need-a-high-spf-sunscreen/comment-page-1#comment-55002 kaunis Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:12:02 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/?p=230#comment-55002 I use Neutrogena Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 70 and because I like a little color and believe it might be dangerous, I use it everyday. I think sunscreen less then 30 is pointless. Like SPF 5, what? P.S. Love your blog! A friend of mine suggested checking this bog out and now I can't stop reading it! Thank you! -kaunis.wordpress.com I use Neutrogena Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 70 and because I like a little color and believe it might be dangerous, I use it everyday. I think sunscreen less then 30 is pointless. Like SPF 5, what?

P.S. Love your blog! A friend of mine suggested checking this bog out and now I can’t stop reading it! Thank you!

-kaunis.wordpress.com

]]> By: CarrieAnn http://www.savvyskin.com/do-you-need-a-high-spf-sunscreen/comment-page-1#comment-54095 CarrieAnn Sat, 25 Jul 2009 22:22:38 +0000 http://www.savvyskin.com/?p=230#comment-54095 Thanks for spreading the word and providing info about the importance of sunscreen! So important. I personally use AntiPhotoAging's 3-in-1 Daily Defense (http://www.antiphotoaging.com). It's a daily moisturizer and antioxidant with broad spectrum UVA and UVB sun block - SPF 45. It literally erases my sun spots (of which I had many), and minimizes the fine lines and wrinkles around my eyes and mouth. Whatever you use, make sure it has a decent SPF. Most of the sun damage we see as adults began from sun exposure in our early years. Thanks for spreading the word and providing info about the importance of sunscreen! So important. I personally use AntiPhotoAging’s 3-in-1 Daily Defense (http://www.antiphotoaging.com). It’s a daily moisturizer and antioxidant with broad spectrum UVA and UVB sun block – SPF 45. It literally erases my sun spots (of which I had many), and minimizes the fine lines and wrinkles around my eyes and mouth. Whatever you use, make sure it has a decent SPF. Most of the sun damage we see as adults began from sun exposure in our early years.

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