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Is there anyone practicing total sap

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#1 ·
Hi I was wondering if there is anyone practicing total sap like total sun avoidance all the time except for like doctors appointments and important things etc. If you are is it worth it and how do you get out of activities that would expose you to the sun? What do you tell others? Thank you.
 
#2 ·
I think total sun avoidance is pointless. like, I'd rather not lighten my skin if it would mean i would stay in cave and admire my skin alone all day long. A little bit of a sun will not darken you if you use a good high PPD and zinc based sunscreen. I went to a beach in a tropical country recently and I did not darken at all even if i stayed in the sun for like 30mins-1 hour. A good sunscreen is key to an effective skin lightening regimen. :)
 
#5 ·
Thank you, Darkasian. So what sunblock do you currently recommend? 
Hi I joined here a few weeks ago and I have noticed that most won't reply to simple questions. I have been using the cetaphil spf 50 and it has been working very nicely. It's good on sensitive skin...... hope this helps
Darling that thread is 2 yrs old so no one would reply there is an active sunscreen thread just use the search button.
 
#6 ·
We have a forum dedicated to Sun Protection, below are a few popular threads you can read through, http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/21766/the-best-sunscreen-sunblock-debate http://www.skincaretalk.com/t/22647/zinc-oxide-physical-sunscreen-list
 
#9 ·
I know this thread is old but I've been to the beach a couple weeks back and did get a tan. I was able to remove the tan by applying kojie sans And G&G three to four times a week and my tan was completely gone in less than two weeks. I did wear sun screen while at the beach and I went swimming for at least a couple hours and hung around for a few more. But the whole time i was there I never reapplied the sunscreen. I think I would have gotten less tanned if I hadn't stop taking vitamin C and glutathione pills. I got back on the vîtamin C pills and Im waiting for my order of glutathione pills to arrive in the mail. I plan to take part in the Trinidad carnival in a couple days and it's gonna be hot and sunny all day. If y'all interetesed I can come back with an update on how my skin stood up to the blistering sun. I don't think it's possible to avoid the sun completely. Especially when you live in a hot country like myself. We aren't vampires lol.
 
#10 ·
I'm trying to find a more inside job myself for ultimate sun avoidance!
 
#11 ·
HI 3shadeslighter, please do let us know after you're back. I'd like to know if taking glutathione and vit c pill helps. I am out in the sun for about a minute after getting off the bus and getting into the office building, but I feel worried...because I don't use a sunscreen since the period is so short. Also a minute or so in the sun here and there during the day...but don't want to slather on sunscreen just for such short periods...I know I am being lazy, but if there are other solutions, I'd be so happy.
 
#12 ·
If you want results you need to even wear sunscreen indoors. You need to wear sunscreen every day all day during daylight hours. My dermatologist even told me you should be wearing sunglasses even on cloudy days.
 
#14 ·
Wear sunscreen even indoors??? I've read that a few times before but figured it to be overly cautious and a myth.

Does this mean indoors, as the sun rays are shining directly in through the window or is this also referring to inside when the entire house is under shade??:eek:
:mecry:
 
#15 ·
@shestarr Haha if you close all the curtains and it's dark you won't need it lol but even if it's a cloudy day outside and any light comes in from the windows you need to use sunscreen. Believe me it is worth it. Once you make it a part of your routine you won't even think twice about it. My relatives used to make fun of me for wearing sunscreen indoors and called me crazy but now they want my skin care advice lol.
 
#19 ·
I think that the sunblock I have is actually burning my skin. It's a chemical physical with zinc called Allie Perfect spf 50+ from Japan and it's giving me the blues. I wore/wear it faithfully and my face still got tan when in my car even in the shade. I can actually feel it burning my skin in the shade and it took away my gluta iv glow. So my body is still glowing; everything except for my face, the most important part!
:mecry:

I am pissed and depressed. What sunblock does anyone recommend that is a physical and natural and actually works? :confused:

So much work and money down the drain.
 
#20 ·
My guess is its the alcohol in your sunscreen that is bothering you, especially if you are exfoliating. Japanese SS are nice but they do contain a high % of alcohol which can cause issues for lots of people. If you are using RA or any other type of acid, etc, alcohol can sting. Are you looking for a SS just to use on your face? @shestarr
 
#22 ·
@gymrat aaaahkay that makes sense. Because yes, I use Kojie San every night and morning and a 30% glycolic peel once a week.

i am looking for a really good physical for my face that preferably won't make me look like a ghost and as natural as possible (I may be pushing it with the natural part lol). So I can do a non-natural one if it ultimately blocks me from tanning the most.
Oh for sure your skin is irritated from the alcohol especially if you are using a glycolic peel. Zinc is soothing too just so you know, another reason to use it in a sunscreen :) Oh yes, I have tried my fair share of sunscreens no doubt about that and the struggle for most is trying to avoid the white cast. I was just going through my SS for another member, so a few I would recommend trying for your face are these below.

Goddess Garden is one I recently purchased just for my face. It comes in a bottle with a pump easy for dispensing, but only 1 ounce, which is why I am only using it on my face. It doesn't spread real easy but I apply my Vit C serum prior too and this helps a bit. If you don't use Vit C serum then I would use 1-2 drops of a facial oil prior to applying. Little to no cast once rubbed in. Babo Botanical Clear Zinc is another you can try, as is Alba Botanica Mineral SS. Alba Botanica is nice and leaves a matte finish, little to no cast. Babo, just depends on the skin, but I can rub it in and be fine with it. Sunscreen is a hard one because everyones tone and preference is so different. I recommend going to Whole Foods if you have one and trying their zinc sunscreens, they have loads of testers, apply them and even ask for a sample. I know they carry Babo and Alba Botanica, not sure about the other. (sorry for the sideways photo :) )

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#23 ·
Oh for sure your skin is irritated from the alcohol especially if you are using a glycolic peel. Zinc is soothing too just so you know, another reason to use it in a sunscreen :) Oh yes, I have tried my fair share of sunscreens no doubt about that and the struggle for most is trying to avoid the white cast. I was just going through my SS for another member, so a few I would recommend trying for your face are these below.

Goddess Garden is one I recently purchased just for my face. It comes in a bottle with a pump easy for dispensing, but only 1 ounce, which is why I am only using it on my face. It doesn't spread real easy but I apply my Vit C serum prior too and this helps a bit. If you don't use Vit C serum then I would use 1-2 drops of a facial oil prior to applying. Little to no cast once rubbed in. Babo Botanical Clear Zinc is another you can try, as is Alba Botanica Mineral SS. Alba Botanica is nice and leaves a matte finish, little to no cast. Babo, just depends on the skin, but I can rub it in and be fine with it. Sunscreen is a hard one because everyones tone and preference is so different. I recommend going to Whole Foods if you have one and trying their zinc sunscreens, they have loads of testers, apply them and even ask for a sample. I know they carry Babo and Alba Botanica, not sure about the other. (sorry for the sideways photo :) )

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Awww how sweet! Your photo is perfect, @gymrat; thank you so very much for this! My face is currently NC44 when it gets tanned and NC42 on my best day, so I will take your advice as well as do a ton of rubbing in. I do always put on vit c serum prior to, so I will stick to your plan and go with the clear zinc and the goddess garden one.

I always thought I had to choose spf 50. Is this not necessary to block from tanning?
 
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