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Mon Jul 06, 2009 8:44 pm  |
I did actually buy this new version and was disappointed that I hadn't noticed the small bottle size with the large price-tag. Was surfing before buying another supply of LRP and found this. Went ahead and purchased the tried and true Mexoryl XL in the jumbo bottle (from a different supplier). I really like the dermo-peds and am sorry it has been discontinued.
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From Pharmacymix:
http://blog.pharmacymix.com/why-anthelios-60-ultralight-suncreen-fluid-isn%E2%80%99t-what-it-seems-to-be
"La Roche Posay is in the process of introducing 3 new Anthelios products in the US - Anthelios 60 Ultra-light Sunscreen Fluid, Anthelios 60 Melt-in Sunscreen Lotion and Anthelios 60 Melt-In Sunscreen Milk. While at first glance these seem like exciting additions to the sunscreen market, you’ll be interested to learn that these new sunscreens aren’t all that they appear to be.
Anthelios 60 Ultralight Sunscreen Fluid Does Not Contain Mexoryl
This new product is recommended for all skin types and contains ‘Cell-Ox Shield’ – what La Roche Posay describes as a combination of high efficacy sun filters and antioxidants to protect skin at the cellular level. Exactly what is Cell-Ox shield? La Roche Posay’s website doesn’t give any further explanation, but they do list the key ingredients contained in this new product, a combination of 5 different sunscreens.
• Avobenzone 3% (sunscreen)
• Homosalate 15% (suncreen)
• Octisalate 5% (sunscreen)
• Octocrylene 5% (sunscreen)
• Oxybenzone 6% (sunscreen)
What’s more interesting than what Anthelios 60 Ultralight Sunscreen Fluid contains, is what it doesn’t contain. Missing from this ingredient list are their patented sun filtering agents Mexoryl SX or Mexoryl XL, which are synonymous with the Anthelios brand. If you know much about the Mexoryl molecules then you know that they are amongst the most effective at blocking UVA rays. In addition, they are photostable and studies have shown that they do not generate free radicals.
Why No Mexoryl?
While avobenzone and octocrylene are found in Anthelios sunscreens, oxybenzone (also known as benzophenone-3), octisalate and homosalate are not. Oxybenzone in particular, has been linked to hormone disruption, allergies and cell damage. And, the Environmental Working Group gives it a definite thumbs down for the previous reasons, including the fact that it generates free radicals.
This new Anthelios product bears no resemblance to any Anthelios sunscreen, yet it is marketed as one. If you didn’t know better, you’d think you were paying for Mexoryl. Whether or not the intent is to confuse consumers, the introduction of these products most certainly will.
If You Still Want Anthelios…
La Roche Posay does manufacture Anthelios XL SPF 60 sunscreens with its patented and highly effective Mexoryl sun filtering system. Read labels carefully as things aren’t always what they seem. Visit our online store at PharmacyMix.com for a full range of Mexoryl sunscreens. Alternatively, choose an effective all natural broad spectrum physical blocking sunscreen like Keys Solar Rx." |
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Thu Jul 09, 2009 5:58 pm |
Thanks for this information. I'll be on the lookout to check that mine has the Mexoryl!
It's a shame that Dermo-Peds has been discontinued. |
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Medium toned , oily skin, lover of sunblock and anti-ageing products & supplements. On a perpetual quest for the perfect v. high PPD, non greasy sunblock! |
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Thu Jul 09, 2009 6:14 pm |
I really appreciate your posting this, thanks for sharing. I knew about the Mexeroyl being connected w/ the Anthelios, so I may have skipped reading the ingrediants if I had been in a hurry. I will be on the lookout now.  |
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early 60's, fair skin, combo skin, very few fine lines, vertical lip lines, crows feet & 11's, fighting aging! Using Palancia HF, dermarollers, CPs, Retin A Micro, Safetox, AALS, Clairsonic |
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