Overview: Sunscreen
Please keep in mind that I give A LOT of information in this video which is why it’s so long. I did very little rambling and tried to stay on point. I didn’t want to post it in parts as I didn’t want to have to repeat some of the information more than once.
I’m sure I’ve barely scratched the surface of the sunscreen topic but I thought this would be a good place to start. I tried to answer everyone’s questions as best as I could and I did A LOT of research.
I know there’s more information out there but it would be impossible to have included it all into one video.
I’m sure everyone will have something to contribute but keep in mind this video contains both MY OPINION as well as factual information I’ve collected from numerous sources. This is not a forum for arguments or comments not relating to the topic of this video.
I hope you gain some good information from this video. 
This overview of sunscreen was requested by shirleygilbert.
Details:
- Clinique Sun Body Spray SPF 25
- Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55
- Hawaiian Tropic Oil-Free Sensitive Skin Sunscreen SPF 50
- Banana Boat Ultra Defense Continuous Spray Sunscreen SPF 80
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Does anyone know a …
Does anyone know a sunscreen for sensitive skin? I tried the neutrogena ultra sheer dry-touch sunblock SPF 30 and it made my skin turn hard and flaky.
hey Irene! so i was …
hey Irene! so i was just wondering.. how do you get the sunblock/sunscreen off of your face/body every day?
Thanks for the tip …
Thanks for the tip on Ecamsule\Mexoryl SX – I had not heard of it and was able to get a L’Oréal product with it for 50% off
Hey pinkiecharm~ …
Hey pinkiecharm~ tnx for sharing the information/review with us!
I wanted to make a recommendation: Alba Botanica makes an excellent SPF 20 facial sunscreen (in a 4oz pink tube). I buy mine at Whole Foods here in Cali for around $5-6.
It’s UVA/UVB protection with both Oxybenzone & Avobenzone. It’s perfect under both mineral & liquid makeup & does not make me break out. Oh and no sunscreeny smell. LOL!
I would totally recommend u give it a try esp out in the Cali sun! ;D *cheers*
where can you get …
where can you get the aloe vera lip balm?
I guess everyone …
I guess everyone bought the hawaiian tropic spray sunblock after seeing your review lol I wanted to try it but unable to find anything by hawaiian tropic in my area.
roc555101: …
roc555101: Self-tanning is the safest way to tan. I haven’t tried any of the Sublime Bronze so I couldn’t say if it’s any good.
are self tanning …
are self tanning lotions bad for your skin as well?…because i have been looking into one from loreal…its their sublime bronze self tanning lotion…and if it is not a harmful product i would like to try it…so let me know and …thank you!!!!
i am pretty light …
i am pretty light skinned and bullfrog sunscreen is the only thing that works, and it has tremendous staying power. it is the product that sticks best to my skin.
well even though im …
well even though im not a baby obviously i use aveeno baby continuous protection sunblock lotion it seems to work for me better than any other sunblock oh and it is spf 55
No.. brown spots …
No.. brown spots like freckles from the sun. This happens when a skin cells is exposed to the sun too long or with a weak sun block which then turns brown.
Yes it is the only …
Yes it is the only natural source for vitamin D, but you can get the necessary amount in about 10 minutes in the Sun and you should still wear sun protection.
arent the sun good …
arent the sun good too? like ur skin produces VIT D when it sees the sun or something..?
OMG… thank you!! …
OMG… thank you!! even if it’s cloudy/overcast (i live in aus) the sun’s rays get reflected onto the cloud and onto your skin… and my friends are all like… ‘you dont need sunscreen in this weather’ and at the end of the day they end up all sunburnt and i just stare at them going HA HA I TOLD YOU SO!
Ohhh, I see. Thanks …
Ohhh, I see. Thanks for the clarification! You’re really smart. Pretty sure you’ve heard that multiple times but just felt like letting you know the obvious.
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Thats …
Oooooohhh…
Thats a LOT of information.
Looks like I need to find a self tanner that doesn’t look orange.
And also some spray sunsecreen, I HATE creams D :
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xoSushi: “Anal” as in “anally retentive” which describes a person with such attention to detail that the obsession becomes an annoyance to others.
that was rude!!!!!! …
that was rude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
25:40; “..if you’re …
25:40; “..if you’re really anal..?”
Whaaat? LOL sorry, what did you say?
SkinCareJunkie: I …
SkinCareJunkie: I mentioned mineral sunscreens as an annotation as I didn’t have time to go into that in the video.
Ah yes there is …
Ah yes there is also a great sunscreen ingredient called Tinosorb. From the charts I have seen and the research I’ve read Tinosorb is the best sun blocker out there. Unfortunately Tinosorb is only available in Europe. However there are a few websites that sell Tinosorb sunscreens to people in the United States. They usually ship the products over from France.
I also wanted to …
I also wanted to mention there is mineral types of sunscreen such PTR instant mineral sunscreen. The problem with mineral sunscreens is it’s hard to apply the correct amount to achieve the proper SPF of the product.
In researching sunscreen I’ve read that you should apply a shot glass to cover your whole body.
For the face you should apply anywhere from 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon. I actually measure my out LOL
A great book to …
A great book to read is called The Skin Type Solution by Dr. Baumann. Sensitive skin types should avoid Avebenzone because it’s a strong irritant. When you apply your sunscreen and notice a burn more than likely it will contain Avebenzone.
I used to live in …
I used to live in Seattle (now I live in oregon) and am surprised how many people think that you don’t need sunscreen/sunblock when it’s overcast. The sun rays are always around, even when it doesn’t seem sunny.
In terms of the vitamin d discussion, I agree that the sun is a great way to soak up vitamin d, but people drastically overestimate how much sun is needed to get it. A fair-skinned person only needs 10 minutes without sunscreen, a little more with.
haha actually they …
haha actually they came out with spf110 in the neutrogena dry touch range already!
very nice video! thanks for making it