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Thu Mar 17, 2005 8:42 am  |
My skin is not sensitive (it's actually pretty oily); however, since I'm a regular user of potent glycolic acid products, strong Vitamin C serums, and Retin-A Micro, I use products meant for sensitive skin to give my skin a break otherwise. lol So, here is a list of good sunscreens - all containing one of the 3 FDA-approved Active Ingredients - that do not cause my skin to go pink when I apply.
For the most part, you may want to steer clear of chemical sunscreens, like those containing Avobenzone ("Parsol 1789"). However, one that is notsupposed to irritate skin is Kiss My Face's Face Facter Face + Neck SPF 30. This contains Avobenzone ("Parsol 1789"), but for some reason, it gives my face a bit of a whitish cast - odd for a chemical sunblock, since usually, they are completely sheer. But it may be something to try if you prefer chemical sunscreens.
So, here is a list of physical sunblocks I truly love and do NOT provide the whitish cast so typical of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
MD Formulations Total Protector Color SPF 30 in Light Tint:
Contains Zinc Oxide, which, as a physical sunblock, is famously non-irritating. Not only that, it has a tint! If you look at 9 out of 10 tinted moisturizers (expensive or otherwise), you will find that either the SPF is well below 30, or that it does not contain any of the 3 FDA-approved sunscreen ingredients. If you're going to spend the money on a tinted moisturizer, you might as well get what works. A nice, matte finish.
Clinique's Super City Block SPF 25:
Contains titanium dioxide. You could use this sunscreen as eyedrops and it will not cause them to well up! lol Even though I avoid the sun like the plague, I am still pretty scrupulous about having sunscreen above SPF 30 from head to toe, regardless of the season. But if I'm leaving the house late in the day, I make an exception with this sunscreen. It is fantastic. While it is not advertised as having a Tint, it does, and it does a good job of evening out skin tone if this is something you need. Has a lovely matte finish.
Olay Complete Defense SPF 30 For Sensitive Skin:
With Zinc Oxide. No tint, no matte finish - but it is not greasy, will not cause skin to flush, and does not sting the eyes if it accidently seeps in. No whitish cast!
Please feel free to e-mail me at sheila@sugarfreesheila.com if you have any more questions!
Sheila Pike-Pereyra |
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Fri May 11, 2007 12:31 pm |
Solaris SPF30 I bought at Valerie Beauty (www.valeriebeauty.com) -- it's not cheap for the size. NIA24 I got on eBay, but it's also available at Skin-etc.com. DCL I just googled and got several sites. DCL sent me samples of the sunscreen and I will buy that one too, after I finish up my Solaris.
I really like the consistency of the Solaris -- it's thick but spreads easily, and it's a bit tinted, but not enough to change appearance of skin, IME. I think it has a chemical filter tossed in there, and I was surprised that it didn't sting my skin. |
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