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Tue May 09, 2006 9:40 pm  |
am i still fully protected even though a few hours have gone by? (If I've just been sitting indoors since i applied it and then go out in the afternoon)
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Wed May 10, 2006 12:38 am |
I am also wondering the sammmmme thing  |
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31, Combination normal-dry skin, loves CSRx, PSF, A'kin, Decleor, ACV, Jojoba oil! |
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Wed May 10, 2006 2:24 am |
| It will really depend on the type of sunscreen you have applied. The best I can suggest is read the label on the sunscreen you are currently using as most give the application rate and when to apply, how often etc. |
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Skin: Over 60, ex combination now sensitive, Cellcosmet |
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Wed May 10, 2006 2:30 am |
| Im using Anthelios by La Roche Posay! |
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31, Combination normal-dry skin, loves CSRx, PSF, A'kin, Decleor, ACV, Jojoba oil! |
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Wed May 10, 2006 6:59 am |
| Here's what I think: Like most ladies, I apply my sunscreen first thing in the morning, and then leave it be for the rest of the day. I'm pretty sure that with just the morning application you are fine for errands, driving to work, etc, the only thing I would reapply is some lip balm with SPF. That being said, if you applied sunscreen a few hours ago and then are going out to go to the beach, have a picnic, etc, I'd reapply to be on the safe side. HTH... |
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27, sensitive/reactive/acne prone skin, dark brown hair, blue eyes, possibly the palest woman alive... |
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Wed May 10, 2006 7:05 am |
| For normal activites like walking around, driving etc, morning application should be fine. If you're outside exercising, going to the beach/park and in general doing stuff where the sunscreen might be rubbed or washed off, you should reapply regularly. |
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Wed May 10, 2006 7:16 am |
I was wondering this same thing a while back and someone told me that you multiply by 10 the SPF to come up with the minutes you're protected, so an SPF15 would be about 2.5 hours and an SPF30 would be about 5 hours. When I learned this, I bought some sunscreen to reapply at work before I go home ... just to be safe. I'm starting to get alot of little pigment spots on my face and I want to prevent myself from getting any more.
Does anyone know if the 10X rule is correct? |
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Wed May 10, 2006 7:21 am |
| Colorscience has this really convenient translucent powder called sun-forgettable--- it's one of those brushes that automatically dispenses powder, and it's great for touching up your sunscreen on the run--- you just dust the brush over your face, neck, and chest, and voila, instant SPF 45 protection! (There's also a bronzer version too, but I haven't tried it...) |
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27, sensitive/reactive/acne prone skin, dark brown hair, blue eyes, possibly the palest woman alive... |
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Wed May 10, 2006 7:23 am |
Me again ... I just found this on the internet ...
According to the FDA, a product's SPF (sunscreen protection factor) number tells you how long you can stay in the sun before getting burned. If you can normally stay in the sun 15 minutes before you start turning pink, an SPF 15 product will let you stay in the sun for approximately 3 1/2 hours without burning. If you begin turning pink after 10 minutes, an SPF 15 will let you stay in the sun approximately 2 1/2 hours. The formula is 10 (minutes) x 15(SPF) = 150 (minutes), or 2 1/2 hours. If you're swimming or perspiring, you must wear a water-resistant sunscreen which provides 40 to 80 minutes of protection before you need to reapply it to maintain a sufficient level of protection.
http://www.cosmeticscop.com/learn/article.asp?PAGETYPE=ART&REFER=SUN&ID=31
So it also has to do with how your skin reacts in the sun before it burns. |
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Wed May 10, 2006 8:36 am |
| Oops, I made a mistake, the sunforgettable powder provides SPF 30, not SPF 45 coverage. Still, it's a great product! |
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27, sensitive/reactive/acne prone skin, dark brown hair, blue eyes, possibly the palest woman alive... |
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Wed May 10, 2006 10:23 am |
I just got back from Florida where I applied Avene SPF40 to my face first thing in the morning then only topped up on my nose midday and I was fine, I have a slight tan and did not burn at all and that was being out in full sun most days!!
I did see Physicians Formula what looked like Bronzing Powder that had an SPF of 20 that looked good for topping up during the day. |
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oily/acne prone - acne scars on chin area/Large Pores in winter. Oily in Summer. Fair, nuetral/cool complexion, burn easily. Early 20s |
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