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Fri Feb 11, 2005 1:03 pm  |
i hope i dont sound like a dork ...i wear Neutrogena SPF50... i still get tanned. So, If i do get Godiva's products, will my skin get darker, even when im wearing SPF, when im under the sun? Do i have to stay indoors? how does Sunblock truely work?
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Fri Feb 11, 2005 3:27 pm |
Good question - someone must be clever enough to know. Sorry however, its not me   |
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Fri Feb 11, 2005 7:09 pm |
I don't know too.. usually i just wear SPF 40.
Hope someone can answer this... I thought i'm fully protected! |
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Mabsy
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Fri Feb 11, 2005 9:03 pm |
| Besides choosing a good sunscreen with broadspectrum protection, you have to apply a sufficient amount everytime. If the sunscreen is not photostable, you need to reapply every 2-3 hours. None of the neutrogena sunscreen is photostable so if you are out in the sun and did not reapply, you will definitely tan. |
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Wed Mar 02, 2005 12:05 pm |
thanks for the links Mabsy.it helped me understand how my skin works and to appreciate what it does to protect me from the harmful sun rays. So, i think it's pretty cool that my body's just trying to protect me. Using a sun screen makes lots of sense.
thanks again.
p.s
here's some safe natural remedies to fade spots.
Aloe Rubbing fresh aloe vera juice or gel on the spots will help fade them.
Use the gel twice a day for a month or two. Juice from the aloe plant is excellent fo
r healing burns and is also beneficial as a general healing agent.
Apple cider vinegar Combine two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar with one teaspoon of orange juice and apply to the spots, preferably on a cloth or cotton pad that is secured to the area.
Bilberry This herb slows some of the aging processes and acts as
an antioxidant. Take 4-8 oz. of fresh berries, 80-160 mg of bilberry extract (25% anthocyanidin),
or 20-40 mg anthocyanosides daily.
Buttermilk Dab buttermilk on the spots. The lactic acid and other ingredients in the milk arebeneficial to the skin. Buttermilk has been used for generations as a skin cleanser and as a beauty aid.
Castor oil Apply castor oil on the spots in the morning and in the evening, and rub well into the skin. The spots should disappear within a month.
Chick peas Take fresh or canned chick peas (garbanzo beans), mash about 1/3 cupful
and add a little water. Smear this paste on the spots and leave it there until it dries.
Then wash off completely. Do this every evening.
Dandelion Break open a dandelion stem and rub the sap on the spots 2-3x per day.
Good for warts, too. Will Greer (Grandpa Walton) used this method successfully.
Gotu kola Try using the ancient Chinese herb gotu kola. Mix 1/8 teaspoon of powdered herb
into a cup of herbal tea or add it to plain hot water along with 1/8 teaspoon of ginseng and a pinch of cayenne.
This remedy should clear the spots in a few days.
Lemon juice Dab some fresh lemon juice on the spots twice daily. If you are going outdoors,
wait for the juice to dry as it increases the skin's sensitivity to sunlight. It may take a few months,
but the acidity in the juice will cause the spots to fade away.
Onion Grate an onion and squeeze it through cheesecloth so that you have 1 teaspoonful of juice.
Mix with 2 teaspoonsful of vinegar and rub into the spots. Do this two times a day until the spots disappear.
• Cut a fresh onion, dip it in apple cider vinegar and rub across the spots.
This will fade the spots in a few weeks.
Walnuts, black Take some green (not fully ripe) black walnuts and make a few incisions in the outer shell; rub the juice on the spots. There may be a slight stinging sensation or the area mayturn brown, but this is only temporary. Very effective. |
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Mabsy
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Thu Mar 03, 2005 5:04 am |
radiohead - some very interesing tips there, thank you for posting that.
Has anybody tried any of these? |
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Thu Mar 03, 2005 12:11 pm |
Oh !! great tips !!  Thank you so much for sharing..
onion and apple cider vinegar seems interesting for me. |
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Fri Mar 04, 2005 2:03 am |
| mtview: what do u mean by photostable? what brand of sunscreen is photostable? thanks. angel |
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Fri Mar 04, 2005 3:34 am |
I think I understand it now. I found this:
"Recent studies have shown that over time, some of the ingredients used to block UVA rays may not provide the same results after being exposed to UV radiation. These sunscreens would gradually lose their protective power. The term "Photostable" indicates that a sunscreen's protection system includes active ingredients that do not degrade under sunlight. With a patented filter system, all Ombrelle products offer a photostable protection which maintains its effectiveness during sun exposure"
at http://www.jandrugs.com/profile/sunscreen.asp |
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Fri Mar 04, 2005 1:30 pm |
| Just because a "sunblock" says its a sunblock, doesnt mean its a sunblock. i know that sounds confusing. I think it really matters whats in it. I go to a spa and the guy there explained the best ingredients in sunscreen..and the ones that are just fillers. Then i went online and found out that most of the "sun screen" ingredients in sunblocks aren't even effective. That disappointed me a lot, because for a long time i felt like i as getting protection, while I wasn't. Zinc oxide is a good sun protector..and so is titanium oxide. There are more, but i prefer chemical free ones. |
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Sat Mar 05, 2005 12:38 am |
PurpleTurtle:
Could u please explain a little more about effective sun blok ingredients? I thought all the ingredients were chemicals, didn't know there were non-chemical ingredients  |
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Sat Mar 05, 2005 8:42 am |
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PurpleTurtle:
Could u please explain a little more about effective sun blok ingredients? I thought all the ingredients were chemicals, didn't know there were non-chemical ingredients |
I was a bit confused on the subject myself. For awhile I was using Neutrogena's sunscreen with Parsol 1789(chemical), along with a bunch of other chemical "protectors". As i stated, theres a spa i go to, and he always puts subscreen on me before I leave. He uses skinceuticals, which i definately recommend. I asked the ingredients, and the one he used only contained zinc oxide(non-chemical), which he said is probably the only ingredient that can be considered an actual sunblock (it reflects the rays for protection). The rest can prevent some of the suns rays, but not as well from what i've read. Physical sunscreens are natural, while chemical isn't..they;re suitable for those who would like to wear protection everyday, without the risk of their skin freaking out. I did research on the internet, and the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) only allowed certain sunscreens to be used here in the U.S., and a lot of the simple sunscreens you see at a drugstore aren't beneficial as they claim; they aren't even safe for kids with all the fragrances they add (I have sensitive skin so yes, Its something I pay attention to). I would recommend skinceuticals; theyre expensive but their sunscreens are nice on the skin. Erf, sorry thats so long haha |
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Sat Mar 05, 2005 4:20 pm |
I have been using Neutrogena for over 5 years now, thanks to the "dermatologist recommended" label  |
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Tue Mar 08, 2005 12:35 am |
| Sweet_Angel wrote: |
| I have been using Neutrogena for over 5 years now, thanks to the "dermatologist recommended" label |
i...trusted Neutrogena.
Thanks purpleturtle. |
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Tue Mar 08, 2005 10:26 pm |
| you're welcome |
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