What SUNSCREEN do you use?

[SASSYGIRL]

Many of you might recall that when I met Juan Carlos back in May (after sitting by the Hilton pool for 3 days) he said that I should not get any sun on my skin for 2 months prior to the wedding. I have fair skin and it turns red in the sun - which is not good for pictures!

 

I am going to need to be a gallon bottle of sunblock since I get to Cabo on the 3rd and don't get married until the 7th! I have tired lots of sunscreens in the past and have never found one that works really great. I hate it when your face stings from sunblock or when it doesn't rub in good and you look like you have a white haze on your body!

 

My other issue is that I usually miss a spot somewhere and end up with a glowing red area on my arm or foot or neck - putting on sunscreen sucks! I wish someone would invent a sunblock that you could attach to your showerhead and then you could be totally covered while taking a shower....I know this doesn't make a lot of sence but it's my dumb blond logic talking!

[tvt]

ahh, we're sisters!! I have the same exact problems. I've found that Banana Boat waterproof spf 30 works really well for me. Also, I have super sensitive skin and it doesn't cause any problems like break outs or rashes. I LOVE it.

 

here's what it looks like... just in case you were curious

 

Banana Boat - Products - Ultra Sunblock Lotion SPF 30

[TammyWright]

i like La Roche Posay Anthelios Extreme Fluid 60+.

 

it is mostly sold in eruope and when i was having major laser work, retin a on my face my esthetician and dermatologist recommened it for me. i think the canadian version does not have mexoryl in it which is what makes the product different and better than sunscreens available domestically.

 

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New sunscreen, Anthelios, offers better cancer protection   What happened? Beach goers and others enjoying fun in the sun will soon have a new option for blocking the sun's harmful rays.   The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Anthelios SX, an over-the-counter sunscreen that offers protection from both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation.   Most sunscreens sold in the United States mainly block UVB rays, which helps prevent sunburn and other types of skin damage. But Anthelios offers better protection from deeper penetrating UVA rays, according to the manufacturer. This may help reduce the risk of various types of skin cancer — including melanoma and basal and squamous cell carcinomas. Better UVA protection also may reduce sun-related skin wrinkling.   Anthelios contains ecamsule, an ingredient that's been marketed as Mexoryl SX in Europe and Canada since 1993. The sunscreen is made by the cosmetics company L'Oreal. It's expected to be available as a daily moisturizing cream in select pharmacies, drugstores and doctor's offices throughout the United States in the fall. Other L'Oreal products containing the new ingredient may follow.   What does this mean to you? Anthelios offers various advantages to traditional sunscreens. But the added protection may come at a cost. Although U.S. prices aren't yet available, similar products sold in Canada cost about twice as much as traditional sunscreens — or even more.   "The expense for this sunscreen needs to be balanced with the need for broader UVA protection," says Lawrence Gibson, M.D., a dermatologist at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. There isn't necessarily a single correct answer for everyone. "To determine whether this sunscreen is the best choice for you, weigh all the factors with your dermatologist," Dr. Gibson says.   And there's more to skin protection than sunscreen. In addition to using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least 15, it's important to limit your time in the sun — especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun's harmful rays are strongest. When you're outdoors, wear a broad-rimmed hat and tightly woven clothing that covers your arms and legs. Avoid tanning beds and tan-accelerating products.   "No sunscreen is a substitute for avoiding the most intense sun of the day and wearing appropriate clothing," Dr. Gibson says.   Also examine your skin regularly. Report to your doctor any new skin growths or changes in existing moles or freckles.

New sunscreen, Anthelios, offers better cancer protection - MayoClinic.com

 

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Anthelios (With Mexoryl) Sunscreens   Made with the ground-breaking ingredient Mexoryl (approved by the FDA), Anthelios is considered by some experts to be the best existing sun filter for fighting short UVA rays that cause aging and skin cancer.

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