[dede]

just wanted to introduce myself, i have to wear sunscreen everyday because of a skin condition; my problem is that i sweat it off before i ever get outside! on my face, mainly, then the makeup, too. i bought a fan for the bathroom, but i still have problems with it. dede

 

[fawnie]

It's so humid! I know just what you mean! What sunscreens have you tried?

Here is one that passed the test in Hotlanta:

French Cosmetics for Less-Product Details

Periwinkle likes it and swears by it. It is a liquid so once set it should stay on.



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[gymrat]

Welcome- I can relate! I am a sweater myself!! You put it all on just to sweat it off-I don't understand the madness-

 

[dede]

Thanks for the great info re: sunscreens. will definitely try the french version. right now I'm using the kind the dermatologist suggested, figured she ought to know, right? It's "Neutrogena Age Shield" with helioplex - that's the ingredient that is supposed to make that brand better than the others.

 

[fawnie]

Yes, Dede, it gets high marks for the Helioplex from Dermatologist. This ingredient is supposed to stabilize the chemicals from breaking down.

Here's an article comparing it to Anthelios, which contains Mexoryl, a European stabilizer in SS:

Sunscreen: Helioplex vs Mexoryl | Viva Woman

Let us know how it works for you....Texas is pretty sunny, yes?



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[dede]

Thanks so much for your replies. Great breakdown between helioplex and others. Found out I have a pre-cancerous lesion on my forehead from my childhood spent

at the beach every summer. Will let you know what happens.

 

[fawnie]

HI dede
I hope it works out OK for you. Good thing to keep an eye on any spots since you've had a long history of sun exposure! Let us know!



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