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Thu Jun 04, 2009 12:48 am  |
I came across this product while searching and it seems like a good product. Here is the link to its ingredients. http://mercola.fileburst.com/PDF/product-labels/sunscreen-spf50-web.pdf
Dr. Mercola is so confident about this product that he is giving away a lifetime guarantee. I did some searching on the reviews and someone said this product is actually the same as a brand called Mexitan.
Anyone tried either of them? |
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Thu Jun 04, 2009 4:24 pm |
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havana8
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Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:58 am |
Thanks for linking that thread on Mexitan, havana8. There are loads of different threads on sunscreens and they often go over the same material again in a different place. I have done a lot of back reading on here (as well as elsewhere) to try to get the sunscreen.
htian21 that sunscreen is the same as Mexitan spf50. I find that although the zinc and Ti02 are micronised it still leaves a white caste. It also seems to "set" very quickly so that if you haven't patted/ smoothed in on in a few secs it will start flaking. Another concern I have is that it contains eucalyptus oil which apparently is photosensitizing. That's listed as the last ingredient and it's not as bad as citrus but still..
If anybody wants to sample some just let me know as I have a massive half gallon container of it!
I am interested to check out Soleo sunscreens as the ingredients look alright but I need to know what size the particles are. The EWG website says not nano but that site in my exp isn't always 100% totally up with it..Not sure. I have emailed Soleo and no answer either, so..
The other one I wanted to check out because of good reviews on here and also it contains ZincClear  is NCN All Natural Sun Protection.
There is one sunscreen that I tried, that I can't see mentioned(done with searching for t'day!) that was really good - feeling, appearance and 18.6% zinc and green tea is Burnout Clean and Clear. Their customer service was very good too. I might order this again as I liked the sunscreen a lot. |
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Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:22 am |
TTD,
Thank you for your thorough answer. I purchased it in the end and tried it myself and found the same problems as you mentioned.It is too dry for me. But I find it is perfect for re-apply application during summer activities because the skin are usually sweat and oily. So I only use it for that purpose.
I have been using Marie-Veronique Organic Creme de Jour Tinted SPF 30 lately. I like it so far. It doesn't leave a white cast since it is tinted. Its safe rating is 1, less safe than Badger but not too bad. Has anyone tried it yet? |
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havana8
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Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:54 pm |
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| I am interested to check out Soleo sunscreens as the ingredients look alright but I need to know what size the particles are. The EWG website says not nano but that site in my exp isn't always 100% totally up with it..Not sure. I have emailed Soleo and no answer either, so.. |
I too couldn't find information regarding the particle size although I did come across this info:
Soléo Organics includes a special form of "microfine" zinc oxide -- translated this means it will not leave your skin ghostly white like common zinc does. Zinc oxide is now considered the single best broadspectrum natural sunscreen (protecting from UV A and UV B rays)
and under Ingredient Facts:
Zinc oxide: -- We use a non nano particle coated Zinc Oxide that is not photoreactive and will not produce hydroxyl ions (free radicals). We do not use traditional zinc coatings like dimethicone, aluminium, or sulphurs. Soleo uses only natural ingredients in all aspects of production and our zinc is coated with derivatives of coconut oil. Our zinc does not absorb into the bloodstream and effect serum zinc levels. Zinc assists in the growth and repair of the skin tissue. Zinc is the only sunscreen ingredient that offers comprehensive protection from the full spectrum of UV light, namely UV A, UV B and UV C. Unlike Titanium, Zinc is a true physical sunscreen, reflecting UV light and not absorbing it.
http://www.skin-care-support.org/products/soleo-organics-sunscreen.html |
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Sat Aug 08, 2009 7:29 pm |
Thank-you havana8! I guess I was searched out 
htian21: heard good things about that line and I would espec like to try the sunscreen. Really wish they would make it in more jumbo bottles (ok doesn't need to be as big as 1/2 gallon haha) but 50ml is so tiny for a sunscreen when you consider you have to reapply every two hours during the day! It's so different in quantity req to a night cream. |
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Zulai
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Tue Jun 08, 2010 10:05 am |
| Soleo does use micronized particles for sure. If the sunscreen does not leave a white cast - the particles are micronized. It's just the way it works. Micronized particles penetrate the skin and may enter your blood stream causing God knows what damage down the road. So stick with the non-nano even if it leaves a bit of white-ish cast. It's not deadly after all. My favorite sunscreen is Sun'n'Fun SPF 30 by Sweetsation Therapy. Look it up on EWG or Amazon. It's created for babies/kids but I don't think it matters, everyone can use it. It's chemical-free and non-nano. Oh and it smells like chocolate. |
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Tue Jun 08, 2010 3:51 pm |
[b]I have tried Dr. Mercola's Sunscreen but did not care for it............
I use E'MINENCE Tropical Vanilla Body Sunscreen SPF 32- The fragrance is wonderful and it works.
I like DHC White Sunscreen for my face- It not only protects it with SPF 30 but also brightens my skin.
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Sat Jun 12, 2010 3:06 am |
I tried this last year when I was looking for a physical sunscreen and was not impressed. It's supposed to be waterproof but really isn't, as I applied some 30 minutes before going for an open water swim, and ended up with a sunburnt face.
I quickly decided to go back to anthelios and have been much happier. No burns even when spending lots of time around the water. |
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Sat Jun 12, 2010 9:09 pm |
| I bought this for my son to use at camp - shoot you mean it's NOT waterproof. |
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