EUEROPEAN sunblock... - Page 5

karenannev · 12-09-2009, 02:28 AM

Originally Posted by Angel Hair

well one day it might become trendy!! then well all be fighting for umbrella space like when it rains!!! mind you not so much here in London!

Yeah, I never thought of that!

stickyhoney · 12-19-2009, 04:48 PM

i LOVE this thread i will be off to boots next week to get LA ROCHE-POSAY ANTHELIOS Melt-In Cream SPF 50 50ML - Boots

even though i am in london where its cold and snowing but as i will be using 4% hQ i don't want any mishaps with re pigmentation ...yes im super paranoid lol

Goldenfireempress · 12-19-2009, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by fawnie

By far, for me Anthelios 60 Melt-In Sunscreen Milk is the most cosmetically elegant of the high-powered Euro SS. It doesn't leave a whitish cast and isn't greasy once it sinks in. It doesn't have any overpowering fragrance and is a thin fluid, like a milk. SPF 60/PPD 26

La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 | Melt-in sunscreen milk for face and body

I just purchased and received some Anthelios. I only got the spray and the L version of the cream. I will have to try the one you suggest in the future.

loveapples · 02-21-2010, 09:59 PM

I am using la roshay-posay anthelios 60/melt-in sunscreen. It leaves a whitish cast on me though I have very very white skin/ do I use too much of it?

**gymrat** · 02-21-2010, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by loveapples

I am using la roshay-posay anthelios 60/melt-in sunscreen. It leaves a whitish cast on me though I have very very white skin/ do I use too much of it?

That is very possible Apples. Try using less and see if you have the same result. If you are really pale, I am suprised you would still notice a white cast. Try less maybe.

**fawnie** · 02-21-2010, 10:10 PM

The problem I found with Anthelios Melt-In is that it doesn't have anything like Mexoryl or Tinosorb to stabilize the chemical screening agents. It does have that Cell-OX ingredient tho, apparently an anti-oxidant to mop up free radicals. Still, it could be good for ppl who don't want Mexoryl or Tinosorb!

loveapples · 02-21-2010, 10:38 PM

thank you for your answers!

I will try to use less. I do use a lot since I am so scared of sun when going out! as I am living in Miami and it is always so sunny and bright! I thought as well that it leaves white cast because I sometimes use oils on my face..maybe they don't let the SS penetrate into my skin...?

PS anthelios always gets into my eyes. I can't understand how?I don't touch my eyes,and don't put it very close to eyes, but it gets there unexpectently and irritates my eyes soooo strong! I am crying all the time because of it....

( Guess I do smth incorrectly..

**gymrat** · 02-21-2010, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by fawnie

Still, it could be good for ppl who don't want Mexoryl or Tinosorb!

Fawnie, could this help ^^those that tend to have reactions to certain suncreens??? Like little break outs??

**fawnie** · 02-21-2010, 10:49 PM

I don't know what the reactions to mexoryl and tinosorb could be, but Rayoflight said he doesn't like mexoryl, so I just was throwing that out there!

Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) - Chemical UVA sunscreen/sunblock agent

Here's another good article on choosing sunscreens:

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580643_5

**gymrat** · 02-21-2010, 10:54 PM

Well I have been using Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50, and we haven't been getting along too well. I don't like it, and it doesn't like me.

I know I need to use good sunscreen but dang can't we all just get along????

**fawnie** · 02-21-2010, 10:59 PM

You know I feel the same way sometimes gymmie!! I read that shea butter has natural UV blocking properties. And African women use it lavishly so it must help somewhat! Ferulic acid/rice bran oil has some UV resistance too.

Maybe we could come up with something more gentle yet still effective.....Can you think of any other oils/butters that have UV resistance??