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Tue Feb 20, 2007 12:24 pm  |
does anyone have any suggestions for silicone free sunscreen that are good for blemish prone skin?
thanks! |
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Tue Feb 20, 2007 1:14 pm |
| What is the problem you have with silicone? |
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Tue Feb 20, 2007 2:27 pm |
| well, there are very different opinions on the use of silicone in skincare products. almost all mainstream companies (and lots of smaller ones too) use them in skincare products because they have a silky feel. there are those who believe, however, that silicones are ultimately not good for the skin and don't allow it to breathe properly (the equivalent of putting a plastic bag over your skin) - for example, this is a big part of the philosophy behind naturderm, the makers of epidermx. i've been cutting silicones out of my skincare and makeup products, but am still looking for a good silicone free spf. hth! |
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Tue Feb 20, 2007 3:24 pm |
1) Just one suggestion for sunscreen - I have tried this myself and it is not unpleasant on the skin - Juice Beauty SPF30 sheer moisturiser.
EDS has it here: http://www.essentialdayspa.com/sun-lip-care-m_401_405.htm
Ingredients: active ingredient: titanium dioxide.
ingredients: organic juices of pyrus malus (apple) juice, vitis vinifera (white grape) juice, punica granatum (pomegranate) juice & aloe barbadensis leaf juice, organic cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, organic camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, organic cera alba (beeswax), octyl palmitate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycerin, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, organic plant oils of helianthus annuus (sunflower), persea gratissima (avocado) & simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), sodium pca, sodium hyaluronate, retinyl palmitate (vitamin A), phospholipids, panthenol (vitamin B5), ascorbyl palmitate (vitamin C), xanthan gum, tetrasodium edta, phenoxyethanol, citrus aurantium (petitgrain), cinnamomum camphora (ho wood) & citrus reticulata (mandarin) pure essential oils.
2) In relation to the use of silicon derivatives in personal care products, dimethicone is one of the most commonly used ones. EWG.org rates this as being of low concern in terms of toxicity.
http://www.ewg.org/reports/skindeep2/report.php?type=INGREDIENT&id=13751
It would be quite hard to find a shampoo or hair conditioning product without silicone in it.
I know it makes interesting reading (and possibly writing as well on the part of the authors) about all these "toxic" chemicals in our daily use products. Indeed, a few of them are actually toxic, but experiments on the toxicity are usually conducted on lab animals or tissue in very very substantial concentrations.
Many of the suspect chemicals are simply not used in those proportions.
Hope the Juice Beauty product suggestion is helpful to you. |
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Tue Feb 20, 2007 4:19 pm |
Sark, I have very oily skin prone to hormonal blemishes. My pores can clog if you just LOOK at them in the wrong way!  I also cast my vote for Juice Beauty tinted moisturizer. I've been using this for the last 6 weeks with great results. No breakouts, no chemical ingredients and lots of other good stuff besides. I do, however, find it's very shiny after application, but I tone that down with silk dust!
Good luck, a good sunblock is hard to find! |
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44 – combo/oily skin with a tendency towards clogged pores. Thanks to EDS, tweaked my skincare routine and normalized skin… no more breakouts. PSF, silk powder, Janson Beckett, Cellbone, NIA24 are staples. |
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Tue Feb 20, 2007 4:41 pm |
i've actually tried juice beauty and for some reason my skin didn't like it, alas  i'm looking into the korres sunscreens and the peter thomas roth mineral sunscreen, which are both silicone free. has anyone tried either? |
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Tue Dec 16, 2008 5:54 am |
The base cotaining silicone can provide anti-water and perspiration property.
So if you want find the no-silicone sun cream, the AVENE sunline could be good choice. |
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Tue Dec 16, 2008 7:00 am |
My vote is for Pratima Neem Rose Face Sunscreen (SPF 30).
http://www.pratimaskincare.com/pratima_skincare.html
http://www.vertlosangeles.com/index.php?page=Product&product_id=219&brand_id=28
Ionized Water, Micronized Zinc Oxide 18.6%, Extract of Neem, Brahmi, Shatavari, Licorice, Vitamin E, Lecithin, Rose Essential Oil, Xanthan Gum. |
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Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:11 am |
I know the brand Korres from Greece has many organic products.There are 6 or 7 product cotegories of sunscreen. such as:
High Protection Sunscreen
emulsion for children spf 30 formulated with natural filters
Dermatologically tested
Allergen-free perfume
Non comedogenic
Water resistant
Mineral oil free
Silicone free
Propylene glycol free
Ethanolamine free
Watermelon
sunscreen face cream spf 30
natural sun protection
UVA-UVB-IR
Ideal for Photosensitive Complexions
Dermatologically Tested
Mineral Oil Free
Silicone Free
Propylene Glycol Free
Ethanolamine Free
Enriched with Active Plant Extracts
Non Comedogenic
i think they are very safe. |
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Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:36 am |
Devita, which is my sunscreen of choice, doesn't have silicones. Other (physical)sunscreens without silicones: Keys solar, zenbiotic, mychelle, epicuren... Anyway my favorite is Devita, it's 14% zinc oxide, great for break out prone skin and it's very reasonable priced. (I get the body version)
I never really made an effort to look for sunscreen without silicone, I made an effort to look for physical sunscreen, and it ust turns out that a lot of the good physical sunscreens also happen to be free of silicones. |
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24 yrs old. favorite sunscreen right now: Burnout [now 35] |
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Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:56 pm |
| Silicones actually make me break out and I normally have clear skin. A good sunscreen I like with anti aging properties is Dermalogica Age Smart SPF 30. |
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