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Solbar Zinc SPF 38, 4 oz.: SPF 38 sunblock in an oil-free base
that is very water and rub-resistant. This is my choice for sports, water
activities because I find it doesn't sting the eyes. Its sun protection
comes from 7.5% zinc oxide and other chemical sunscreen ingredients.
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Tips For Success: SunSavvy Kit, Daily Wear Protection
Sunscreen Application Tips:
- Apply micro sized zinc oxide sunscreens last, after all other skin care products but under make-up. This is because the zinc oxide particles sit on top of the skin where they reflect light. All skin care products that work by penetrating into the skin must be applied first.
- Zinc oxide sunscreens will be invisible on the skin if you warm the cream and disperse the particles before applying the product. To do this, place the amount of cream to be applied in the palm of one hand. Vigorously rub your palms together then apply the cream to your skin by patting it around various places in the area to be covered. Finish by rubbing the cream on your skin until it is evenly applied and invisible.
- Eye sensitivity is not typically a problem with my zinc oxide sunscreens. The Glycolix Elite SPF 30 Sunscreen, however is the absolutely most gentle on the eyes and so if you are struggling with eye irritation, I recommend this product for the skin around the eye area.
- The quantity of sunscreen you apply is critical to the amount of protection you have created for your skin. Current recommendations are 1 tsp for the adult face and 1oz. (a shot glass) for the average sized adult in the average sized bathing suit. It is especially important to follow these recommendations if you are relying on sunscreen alone to protect your skin during times of intense sun exposure.
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Dr. Cynthia Bailey Wants You To Know: SunSavvy Kit, Daily Wear Protection
Micro sized zinc oxide is the best sunscreen ingredient for total UVA and
UVB sun protection, in my opinion. It provides non-irritating, complete
UVA and UVB protection by bouncing the rays off the skin. Micro sized zinc
oxide (and its cousin titanium dioxide) does not penetrate the skin; it
sits on the outer layer. All of the more common chemicals in sunscreen
products enter the skin and block the sun rays with a chemical reaction
that occurs within the skin itself. This chemical reaction breaks down
the sunscreen ingredient. Zinc oxide, however, sits on the skin bouncing
rays back into the sky. It provides longer lasting sun protection than the
chemical sunscreen agents because it lasts longer on the skin. Plus,
unlike the other sunscreen ingredients, it does not rapidly degrade in
the sunscreen bottle. Micro sized zinc oxide rubs into the skin nicely
and does not leave a heavy feel (as does titanium dioxide). Remember that
harmful and aging sun rays come through windows. Sunscreen needs to be
applied to all exposed areas of skin every day.
Creating perfect sun protection requires picking the right products for
your skin type and activities.
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Product Ingredients: SunSavvy Kit, Daily Wear Protection
Citrix Sunscreen SPF 30, 3.5 oz.: Ingredients: Ascorbyl Glucosamine,
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Camellia Sinensis(Green Tea) Leaf Extract, C12-15 Alkyl
Benzoate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Ceresin, Cyclomethicone, Diazolidinyl Urea,
Laureth-7, Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone, Methylparaben, Phospholipids,
Polyacrylamide, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Purified Water, Retinyl
Palmitate, Sodium Chloride, Superdioxide Dismutase, Tocopheryl Acetate,
Ubiquinone (Co Q-10). Active Ingredients: Octinoxate 7.5%, Zinc Oxide
7.0%.
Solbar Zinc SPF 38 Sunscreen, 4 oz.: Ingredients: Purified Water,
Isobutyl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Glyceryl
Dilaurate, PVP/Eicosene Copolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Cyclomethicone, Stearyl
Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, DEA Cetyl Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA,
Citric Acid. Active Ingredients: Homosalate 10.0%, Zinc Oxide (Z-Cote HP1)
7.5%, Octinoxate 7.5%.
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