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Sat Aug 06, 2005 4:32 pm  |
I'm just wondering if anyone has used these products and what they thought of them (prices seem good).
The reason I'm asking is I got a sample of the Paula's Choice mineral sunscreen and I really like it. Most sunscreens feel yucky on my face and this one doesn't. I've tried the really "good/expensive" ones like La Roche Posay, Ombrelle, and Bioderma but they all make my pores fill up with junk.
Another question...Paula says that titanium dioxide and zinc oxide protect against UVA rays but these are physical sunscreen ingredients are they not? I thought it was only the chemical sunscreens that protected from UVA rays and physical sunscreens protected from UVB rays.
I'm confused! |
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Sat Aug 06, 2005 7:38 pm |
| Did you read her sunscreen article? Its very good information and would help you greatly in the different types of sunscreen. Her sunscreens are very good, |
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Sat Aug 06, 2005 7:45 pm |
| I did read the sunscreen article- that's where I got the info about titanium/zinc being UVA protectants but it is contrary to what I have heard before so I just wanted to check. |
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Sun Aug 07, 2005 3:02 am |
| uhhm...both mineral and chemical protect from uva and uvb...mineral are photostable..while some chemicals arent...depending on what they are mixed with...im really considering her mineral sunscreen this winter for protection...hehe |
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Extremely fair/sensitive skin(mild rosacea)that burns very easy.acne is rare/skin is dry.27 years old. |
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Sun Aug 07, 2005 8:11 am |
| Just curious as to why you would use the mineral sunscreen in the winter and not the summer as well? |
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Sun Aug 07, 2005 11:48 am |
| I Do use mineral sunscreen..skinceuticals physical SPF 30..but im looking for an SPF 15 for winter. |
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Sun Aug 07, 2005 1:24 pm |
From my reading mineral screens do also protect from UVA but to a lesser degree, which is why people who are deadly serious about sun avoidance tend to opt for the European chemical screens.
Don't ask me to what lesser degree exactly because I've never found any clear answer to that. |
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Mon Aug 08, 2005 1:57 am |
| eh i disagree that in general they would work to a lesser degree, because not all chemical sunscreens are photostable to begin with. Last summer i used a neutrogena sunscreen, and not only was it NOT photostable, but it caused me horrible heat rashes and was vedy bad if i do say so myself... |
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Mon Aug 08, 2005 6:24 am |
| Well, it is important to make sure that it is photostable. But I think comparing a photostable chemical sunscreen with a physical one, you would get better protection from the chemical...as long as you don't have any sort of reaction to the chemical one. |
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Sun Sep 11, 2005 7:24 am |
| From what I hear it isnt stable,which is a pity because I tried it too and it has a really nice texture. But from reading about sunscreens on this forum avobenzone and octinoxate shouldnt be in sunscreen togethor and paulas choice has them both. |
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Mon Sep 12, 2005 12:05 am |
| Gosh, sunscreen is a tough one, isn't it? I've done a bit of research and Molly and Faith are spot on in this issue. I'd really love to find a photostable chemical sunscreen that won't ravage my skin and my first stop on this search is the LRP FE60. If all chemical options fail I will fall back on the physicals. My understanding (pls. correct me if I am wrong) is that physical blocks, though photostable, do not protect against the entire wavelength of UVA. Also, the physicals might be too occlusive for some and cause/aggravate congestion. |
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40's; combo to oily skin recently sensitive; hormonal breakouts; rethinking skin care routine |
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Mon Sep 12, 2005 5:50 pm |
I really like her sunscreen and I think everybody should wear SPF30 all year round!  |
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Mon Sep 12, 2005 7:02 pm |
| crazyskin wrote: |
| Gosh, sunscreen is a tough one, isn't it? I've done a bit of research and Molly and Faith are spot on in this issue. I'd really love to find a photostable chemical sunscreen that won't ravage my skin and my first stop on this search is the LRP FE60. If all chemical options fail I will fall back on the physicals. My understanding (pls. correct me if I am wrong) is that physical blocks, though photostable, do not protect against the entire wavelength of UVA. Also, the physicals might be too occlusive for some and cause/aggravate congestion. |
Good Choice!! You can also try the Avene 60. It is photostable too; I also find it gentler than LPR. |
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Tue Sep 13, 2005 6:26 am |
| Hi Faith Thanks for the suggestion, I'll include that in my list of options. |
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