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Wed Jun 21, 2006 12:52 am  |
Anyone tried this?
Any opinions on it's ingredients and/or protection against UVA's?
Anti-Age Sun Screen SPF 20 is especially developed for the face. Witch hazel essences and licorice extract have an anti-irritating effect. Caffeine extract stimulates microcirculation, rusco active ingredients support firming and strengthening effects. Hyaluronic acid and aloe vera gel provide intensive hydration effects. Organic sun flower oil, which is cold pressed, contains a high amount of Vitamin E, beta carotin and unsaturated fatty acids to provide intensive skin protection and care. The emulsion does not contain any PEG emulsifiers or PABA, so does not cause sun induced irritations. - 100% mineral based with Titanium Dioxie as active ingredient - Effective immediately after application - Broad spectrum UV protection UVA, B and C - Waterproof - Biodegradable - Vegan - Non-Estrogenic as oxybenzone or Cetyl-Cinnamates FREE.
Ingredients: Aqua, Silica, Titanium Dioxide, Alcohol, Glycerin, Glycine Soja*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Squalane, Helianthus Annuus*, Simmondsia Chinensis*, Prunus Dulcis*, Stearic Acid, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Ruscus Aculeatus, Aloe Barbadensis*, Calendula Officinalis*, Hamamelis Virginiana*, Lysolecithin, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Rosa Damascena*, Lecithin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Betaglucan, Butyrospermum Parkii*, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Alumina, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Parfum**, Citral**, Coumarin**, Eugenol**, Geraniol**, Citronellol**, Limonene**, Linalool** | * ingredients from certified organic agriculture | **natural essential oils
http://www.saffronrouge.com/s.nl/it.A/id.2688/.f?EMC-Sunscreen_101&whence= |
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Wed Jun 21, 2006 1:54 am |
Hi
It's claim to protect against UVC is a first as far as I can see in the history of sunscreens, but probably just some copywriter's mistake. UVC is mostly absorbed by the ozone layer and doesn't affect the skin.
That would make me worry that they don't know what they're talking about though, personally.
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Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:35 am |
| Thanks. That is a good point. Oh well... The ingredients do sound quite lovely... |
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Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:41 am |
Hi
I was just pointing out the UVC thing for fun. I don't think it means it's necessarily a bad ss. Just a promotional mix-up more likely. The ingredients do sound lovely, you're right. Maybe someone else can help. |
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Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:46 am |
| Molly wrote: |
Hi
It's claim to protect against UVC is a first as far as I can see in the history of sunscreens, but probably just some copywriter's mistake. UVC is mostly absorbed by the ozone layer and doesn't affect the skin.
That would make me worry that they don't know what they're talking about though, personally.
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Molly,
I am like this too! If I see a claim that is obviously false it makes me wonder if I can trust anything that they say. 
Lucinda, since titanium dioxide is the active ingredient in this it would offer good UVA protection. |
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Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:44 am |
| titanium dioxide protects skin against uva, uvb and uvc, there are many suncreens use titanium dioxide so it's a common thing really. I haven't tried lavera spf20, but i hope it will be less greasy than lavera spf30 for sensitive skin. I bought lavera spf30 a month ago, found it too greasy so decided to change to other products. Clarins UV Plus SPF40 is quite good! A week ago i bought henry tianus anti uv booster SPF40. It's quite good too, the texture is almost similar to clarins's. |
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Wed Jun 21, 2006 9:40 am |
i tried this on my arm the last time i was at a store that sells lavera...
the texture is very light & fluid
quite literally disappeared on my skin
didn't leave a coating/heavy-feel
i've used lavera's family sun spray...liked the effects, but hated how i could feel it on my skin all day (fine if on a beach holiday, splashing around in water, not nice if walking around the city)
as i didn't try it on my face, the soak-in-ability for the face may be quite different. but i didn't notice a sheen/shiny finish where i applied the sunscreen on my arm. i am seriously considering purchasing this...
if memory serves (as it sometimes fails me, and leaves me with only vague recollections of things) uvc rays can come from computer monitors & lights. |
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Wed Jun 21, 2006 9:49 am |
| OK putting aside all thoughts about the ozone layer and UVC, I have a question. I have always read that titanium dioxide protect from 290nm and up. I have heard up to 400nm and I have heard up to 700nm. But this is not a discussion of UVA protection, this is a discussion of UVC protection. UVC rays are 100nm to 290 nm. So if titanium dioxide protects from 290nm and up how is it offering any UVC protection? If someone has a source saying that titanium dioxide protects against UV rays under 290 nm please let me know. If the titanium dioxide in the sunscreen is not protecting against UVC rays then what ingredient is? Just curious as I know some people do feel that UVC rays may be a concern because of depletion of the ozone layer. |
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Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:01 am |
Hello
Not an answer to TheresaL's question. I don't think there'll be one because it would be BIG news.
But the question about lights made me wonder and so I checked. There are specialised UVC lights you can use for killing bacteria and moulds, but I don't think that UVC is emitted from normal lights.
Here's a link with all kinds of things you never needed to know about UVC
http://www.iaqenergy.com/uvc.html |
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Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:41 am |
Yesterday I received a newsletter from saffronrouge with description of s/s they carry.
May be it'll help you:
Best for Face
Dr.Hauschka Sunscreen Lotion SPF 8
— would give a fair skin person 80 minutes in the sun, or a darker skin person 2.6 hours in the sun
Dr.Hauschka Sunscreen Lotion SPF 15
— easily absorbed, light
LAVERA Sunscreen Face SPF 20
— new, very nice, blends well
Lavera Lip Balm SPF 15
— not as moisturizing as I would like, but not white or cha |
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Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:44 am |
Good for Body - not recommended for face
Dr.Hauschka Sunscreen Cream SPF 20
— if you have dry skin, you could use this on your face
Dr.Hauschka Sunscreen Cream SPF 22
— especially recommended for kids
Lavera Sunscreen Spray SPF 15 Family
— it's light enough for the face but works great for the body as well
Lavera Sunscreen Spray SPF 25 Kids
— fun for the kids, fairly light texture
Lavera Sunscreen Neutral Spray SPF 30
— leaves a whitish layer, not too heavy
LAVERA
Sunscreen Cream SPF 30 Babies
— it's medium heavy and feels a little greasy on, our second thickest sunscreen |
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Wed Jun 21, 2006 1:46 pm |
^^ I also received that news letter. 
Thanks for the comments everyone. I think I am going to try this sun screen out. The lady who runs safronrouge gave it her highest recommendations. They also let you return things you don't like!  |
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Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:53 pm |
| I was going to quote that newsletter as well as I also received it. LOL Seems quite a few of us shop with Saffron Rouge! She does offer some great honest comments and I appreciated that. Big help. |
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Mon Jul 02, 2007 9:27 pm |
| I'm bumping this up as I'd like to know who have used Lavera and please give me their opinions. Does it make you breakout, cause you to burn, etc. Thanks. |
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Tue Jul 03, 2007 4:39 am |
I'm interested in this product, too. I e-mailed Lavera today to ask for the ingredients in the SPF40 product, including the %'s of the active ingredients. Will post back if I get a reply. |
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Tue Jul 03, 2007 6:49 am |
| I'm totally in love with Lavera SPF Face 20. I've been trying over 20 different S/S, and I've been using each for a few days. I will keep you posted in the next week to see how it turns out. I've also tried 6/7 different mineral S/S (physical) and I will give you my opinions later as well. |
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Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:09 am |
| chesterfield wrote: |
| I'm totally in love with Lavera SPF Face 20. I've been trying over 20 different S/S, and I've been using each for a few days. I will keep you posted in the next week to see how it turns out. I've also tried 6/7 different mineral S/S (physical) and I will give you my opinions later as well. |
Does it feel heavy on the skin? Is it okay for combo/oily skin? I tried their liquid foundation before and I felt it was very 'thick' and worried about clogged pores so I eventually stopped using it. TIA |
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Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:41 am |
| Sweet28, Lavera Sensistive SPF 20 for face INSTANTLY absorbs into your skin w/ absolutely no odor!!! You have to spread it fairly quickly. It leaves very very light white cast if you don't spread it in quickly. It leaves your skin matte, so I think it's ok for oily/combo skin. I've tried so many S/S (both chemical and physicals)and I know what you mean by "greasy" or "too dry". Physical S/S I've used: Dr. H's SPF 22/30, PTR instant mineral SPF 30, DDF organic SPF, Badger SPF 15 and 30, UV Natural SPF 30, Clarins UV Plus 40, Shiseido 36 and 55, Juice Beauty Tinted SPF 30 and so far Lavera SPF 20 is pretty good. JB is good too but the smell is a little strange and my face get a little "shiny" after 3/4 hours. I also use Lavera Spray SPF 30, and it's actually pretty good. It looks like a thick milk, and I don't know how it sprays but it sprays out like lotion. You can then use your hands to spread them all over your body. Fairly water resistant. Badger is fairly good too but it leaves a whitish cast. I prefer physical s/s for my face (since my face is slightly more reactive), but for my body I can use anything. However I find that I actually get "red" using chemical S/S (even the kind w/ UVA stability) vs. Physical S/S on my arms (Badger/Dr. H's/Lavera). So I guess I'm stick w/ physical S/S everywhere if I can especially when I play sports. |
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Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:50 am |
| chesterfield wrote: |
| Sweet28, Lavera Sensistive SPF 20 for face INSTANTLY absorbs into your skin w/ absolutely no odor!!! You have to spread it fairly quickly. It leaves very very light white cast if you don't spread it in quickly. It leaves your skin matte, so I think it's ok for oily/combo skin. I've tried so many S/S (both chemical and physicals)and I know what you mean by "greasy" or "too dry". Physical S/S I've used: Dr. H's SPF 22/30, PTR instant mineral SPF 30, DDF organic SPF, Badger SPF 15 and 30, UV Natural SPF 30, Clarins UV Plus 40, Shiseido 36 and 55, Juice Beauty Tinted SPF 30 and so far Lavera SPF 20 is pretty good. JB is good too but the smell is a little strange and my face get a little "shiny" after 3/4 hours. I also use Lavera Spray SPF 30, and it's actually pretty good. It looks like a thick milk, and I don't know how it sprays but it sprays out like lotion. You can then use your hands to spread them all over your body. Fairly water resistant. Badger is fairly good too but it leaves a whitish cast. I prefer physical s/s for my face (since my face is slightly more reactive), but for my body I can use anything. However I find that I actually get "red" using chemical S/S (even the kind w/ UVA stability) vs. Physical S/S on my arms (Badger/Dr. H's/Lavera). So I guess I'm stick w/ physical S/S everywhere if I can especially when I play sports. |
Chesterfield, thanks for your quick response! It's very informative and I am curious about the lavera sunscreen. I can only use physical sunscreens but majority of them make me shiny and some give me the ghostly white cast.  Right now I am using the DDF organic enhanced protection spf 30. I don't mind it but I've never found a completely matte physical sunscreen that absorbs so quickly. How did you like the Lavera compared to the DDF spf 30? |
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Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:57 am |
| Lavera is like lotion (super absorbable) one. DDF is like S/S takes a little longer and leaves like a "layer". I don't know how Lavera does it, but those who uses this Face SPF 20 by Lavera knows what I mean. It really instantly absorbs into your skin, so I only put a small amount on my face at a time and spread it quickly. My face looks matte afterwards, no odor no grease at all. I don't wear makeup or anything but it can be a nice foundation. If you live near Wholefoods, go there and maybe they'll have a tester and give you a sample, and you can try it at home on cleansed skin. |
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 5:04 pm |
| chesterfield wrote: |
| Lavera is like lotion (super absorbable) one. DDF is like S/S takes a little longer and leaves like a "layer". I don't know how Lavera does it, but those who uses this Face SPF 20 by Lavera knows what I mean. It really instantly absorbs into your skin, so I only put a small amount on my face at a time and spread it quickly. My face looks matte afterwards, no odor no grease at all. I don't wear makeup or anything but it can be a nice foundation. If you live near Wholefoods, go there and maybe they'll have a tester and give you a sample, and you can try it at home on cleansed skin. |
Thanks this is a good idea. I will probably go sometime next week to pick up a sample. |
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Fri Jul 06, 2007 2:39 pm |
This is slightly off topic, but in looking at that Saffron Rouge page I came across Soleo sunscreen:
http://www.saffronrouge.com/skin-care/facial-sunscreens/soleo-organics-sunscreen
This looks like a major winner to me - high micronized zinc content, so no whiteness and good protection, plus an ingredients list that doesn't send me running. Anyone tried this? |
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Fri Jul 06, 2007 4:15 pm |
I tried it, and found it very greasy... Maybe best for the body, rather than face. |
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Fri Jul 06, 2007 5:04 pm |
| Hm, that's very good to know. It says on the site that it's greasy but "soaks in after 5 minutes or so", which is often NOT the case with sunscreen. Thanks for the feedback! |
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