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Help with sunscreen

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    • May 6, 2012 at 10:04 pm
    Webbie73
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      I need some help with sunscreen. I am allergic to chemical sunscreen but they did work. Now I am using physical sunscreens and I don’t think they are working. Just running errands in and out of stores and the car results in a pink chest. I was using SPF 30. Any suggestions? And yes I was wearing a hat but my upper chest still gets exposed…not interested in wearing a turtle neck in warm weather. 😉

      I need some help with sunscreen. I am allergic to chemical sunscreen but they did work. Now I am using physical sunscreens and I don’t think they are working. Just running errands in and out of stores and the car results in a pink chest. I was using SPF 30. Any suggestions? And yes I was wearing a hat but my upper chest still gets exposed…not interested in wearing a turtle neck in warm weather. 😉

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        • May 6, 2012 at 10:19 pm
        Janner
        Participant

          So your sunblock has zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide?  Are you taking any supplements, prescriptions or treatments that might make you more sensitive to the sun than normal?

          Sunblock should be applied 15-20 minutes before you go outside to be effective.  It needs a headstart to integrate with your skin.  Sunblock is often applied too sparsely.  It should be applied liberally and reapplied every two hours or more often if you get wet.  The best things I can recommend are apply earlier, apply more, and reapply more often.  Maybe because of your allergies you are worried about applying too liberally?

          Good luck on finding something that works for you.

            • May 6, 2012 at 10:35 pm
            Snickers60
            Participant

              Wayne is super sensitive too.   He can wear SUNBLOCK however, and wears COOLIBAR clothes. 

              We went into grocery today and just going in and out of store, he got a bad RED FACE AGAIN and has been covered up like an ESKIMO ever since, he is sooooo cold now.

              COOLIBAR has some neat clothes and very pretty colors.   They are all long sleeve.

               He says it's a small price to pay and we are in DEEP SOUTH, so you know we're cooking with oil here.

              Hope you find something to help.  

              BLESSINGS AND HEALTH TO YOU

              Nancy (wife of Warrior Wayne)

              • May 6, 2012 at 10:35 pm
              Snickers60
              Participant

                Wayne is super sensitive too.   He can wear SUNBLOCK however, and wears COOLIBAR clothes. 

                We went into grocery today and just going in and out of store, he got a bad RED FACE AGAIN and has been covered up like an ESKIMO ever since, he is sooooo cold now.

                COOLIBAR has some neat clothes and very pretty colors.   They are all long sleeve.

                 He says it's a small price to pay and we are in DEEP SOUTH, so you know we're cooking with oil here.

                Hope you find something to help.  

                BLESSINGS AND HEALTH TO YOU

                Nancy (wife of Warrior Wayne)

                • May 6, 2012 at 10:35 pm
                Snickers60
                Participant

                  Wayne is super sensitive too.   He can wear SUNBLOCK however, and wears COOLIBAR clothes. 

                  We went into grocery today and just going in and out of store, he got a bad RED FACE AGAIN and has been covered up like an ESKIMO ever since, he is sooooo cold now.

                  COOLIBAR has some neat clothes and very pretty colors.   They are all long sleeve.

                   He says it's a small price to pay and we are in DEEP SOUTH, so you know we're cooking with oil here.

                  Hope you find something to help.  

                  BLESSINGS AND HEALTH TO YOU

                  Nancy (wife of Warrior Wayne)

                • May 6, 2012 at 10:19 pm
                Janner
                Participant

                  So your sunblock has zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide?  Are you taking any supplements, prescriptions or treatments that might make you more sensitive to the sun than normal?

                  Sunblock should be applied 15-20 minutes before you go outside to be effective.  It needs a headstart to integrate with your skin.  Sunblock is often applied too sparsely.  It should be applied liberally and reapplied every two hours or more often if you get wet.  The best things I can recommend are apply earlier, apply more, and reapply more often.  Maybe because of your allergies you are worried about applying too liberally?

                  Good luck on finding something that works for you.

                  • May 6, 2012 at 10:19 pm
                  Janner
                  Participant

                    So your sunblock has zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide?  Are you taking any supplements, prescriptions or treatments that might make you more sensitive to the sun than normal?

                    Sunblock should be applied 15-20 minutes before you go outside to be effective.  It needs a headstart to integrate with your skin.  Sunblock is often applied too sparsely.  It should be applied liberally and reapplied every two hours or more often if you get wet.  The best things I can recommend are apply earlier, apply more, and reapply more often.  Maybe because of your allergies you are worried about applying too liberally?

                    Good luck on finding something that works for you.

                    • May 6, 2012 at 11:49 pm
                    Linny
                    Participant

                      This may sound crazy, but what I'd do is the same thing the 18th century ladies did: wear a fichu made from a light cotton or linen. It has to be cotton or linen because those fabrics breathe and are warm-weather-friendly. You can close it around your neck to block as much of the sun as you need. Those gals used to wear them not for just for modesty purposes but also for sunscreen.

                      http://www.flickr.com/photos/7881210@N08/3227972231

                      • May 6, 2012 at 11:49 pm
                      Linny
                      Participant

                        This may sound crazy, but what I'd do is the same thing the 18th century ladies did: wear a fichu made from a light cotton or linen. It has to be cotton or linen because those fabrics breathe and are warm-weather-friendly. You can close it around your neck to block as much of the sun as you need. Those gals used to wear them not for just for modesty purposes but also for sunscreen.

                        http://www.flickr.com/photos/7881210@N08/3227972231

                        • May 6, 2012 at 11:49 pm
                        Linny
                        Participant

                          This may sound crazy, but what I'd do is the same thing the 18th century ladies did: wear a fichu made from a light cotton or linen. It has to be cotton or linen because those fabrics breathe and are warm-weather-friendly. You can close it around your neck to block as much of the sun as you need. Those gals used to wear them not for just for modesty purposes but also for sunscreen.

                          http://www.flickr.com/photos/7881210@N08/3227972231

                          • May 7, 2012 at 12:39 am
                          melissa ann
                          Participant

                            Hi, my husband who is a dermatologist suggests these sunscreens for you:

                            Neutrogena for sensitive skin

                            Solbar Zinc

                            Blue LIzard for sensitive skin

                            Blue Lizard for babies

                            He also suggest applying more than you think you need.  Studies show that almost all sunscreen failures are due to  improper application.  Good Luck, it has been very sunny here in NC and it is hard to stay out of the sun and get stuff done outside!

                              • May 7, 2012 at 10:36 pm
                              CLPrice31
                              Participant

                                I am a new fan of Blue Lizard too!

                                • May 7, 2012 at 10:36 pm
                                CLPrice31
                                Participant

                                  I am a new fan of Blue Lizard too!

                                  • May 7, 2012 at 10:36 pm
                                  CLPrice31
                                  Participant

                                    I am a new fan of Blue Lizard too!

                                  • May 7, 2012 at 12:39 am
                                  melissa ann
                                  Participant

                                    Hi, my husband who is a dermatologist suggests these sunscreens for you:

                                    Neutrogena for sensitive skin

                                    Solbar Zinc

                                    Blue LIzard for sensitive skin

                                    Blue Lizard for babies

                                    He also suggest applying more than you think you need.  Studies show that almost all sunscreen failures are due to  improper application.  Good Luck, it has been very sunny here in NC and it is hard to stay out of the sun and get stuff done outside!

                                    • May 7, 2012 at 12:39 am
                                    melissa ann
                                    Participant

                                      Hi, my husband who is a dermatologist suggests these sunscreens for you:

                                      Neutrogena for sensitive skin

                                      Solbar Zinc

                                      Blue LIzard for sensitive skin

                                      Blue Lizard for babies

                                      He also suggest applying more than you think you need.  Studies show that almost all sunscreen failures are due to  improper application.  Good Luck, it has been very sunny here in NC and it is hard to stay out of the sun and get stuff done outside!

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