Yet another sunsblock ? (reapplying)

[djd]

I know that you are supposed to reapply sunblock every 2-3 hours or so (especially when you are sweating, etc) but how are you supposed to do that when you wear makeup? I've been obsessive about wearing sunblock for the last 2 years or so and just want to do it right.

As background: I tyupically wear neutrogena dry touch spf 45, but I will be switiching and trying the new aveeno sunblock in the next 2 weeks or so. I also wear MAC foundation, usually Studio Fix Fluid and Studio Fix Powder, and both contain sunblock.

TIA!

 

[Marisol]

I think that you are only supposed to reapply it when you go swimming or something like that.

 

[patsluv]

Wear the best sunblock you can buy so you don't need to reapply.

 

[pinkbundles]

Originally Posted by djd I know that you are supposed to reapply sunblock every 2-3 hours or so (especially when you are sweating, etc) but how are you supposed to do that when you wear makeup? I've been obsessive about wearing sunblock for the last 2 years or so and just want to do it right.
As background: I tyupically wear neutrogena dry touch spf 45, but I will be switiching and trying the new aveeno sunblock in the next 2 weeks or so. I also wear MAC foundation, usually Studio Fix Fluid and Studio Fix Powder, and both contain sunblock.

TIA!

hmmm...that's a lot of product to wear under sunblock. but if you are comfortable, then by all means. typically though, you are supposed to re-apply after swimming or every 2-3 hours. i guess the best thing to do is stay indoors as much as humanly possible!

 

[xkatiex]

I apply sunscreen when I'm going to be out in the hot sun longer than about half an hour. I just apply it first to bare skin (ok it looks greasy but it doesn't make my sensitive skin itch or anything) then just apply a dust of mineral makeup on. I never reapply sunscreen, only if I've been swimming. Try not to worry about it to much, it sounds like your getting enough protection!

x

 

[selene]

You do not need to reapply unless you're at the pool/beach (suntanning outdoors) & sweating it off. Just don't wear mu. If you're wearing it under your mu & going to work, you do not need to reapply it. Btw, the new aveeno active naturals continuous protection sunblock lotion SPF 45 is not exactly a very highly effective s/s.

Just to give you some rough ideas as to what to look for (instead of giving you links to high-tech info. a la mua), you would want a s/s with avobenzone that is a 20/80 split to octocrylene. Octocrylene stabilizes avobenzone. For example, cetaphil SPF 15 has:

Avobenzone 3%

Octocrylene 10%

Or, if you're going the physical block route, you want the TiO2 or ZnO ingredient to be as close to 20% as possible. If you're in the US, that is really hard to find. The best I've been able to locate is like a 9% or 10%. Also, octyl methoxycinnamate (also called octinoxate) boosts the effectiveness of a physical block, but actually degrades the effectiveness of avobenzone.

 

[LVA]

i wear spf 30 and i onli apply it once (b4 i leave the house) and put on my Mu and I'm good to go, I've never heard of reapplying it, what a hassle,... maybe when u are sunbathing by the pool, reapplying it on your body makes sense .. but face ?

 

[tsims]

i have always wonder about this too. i wear solbar, dont know how good it is, it is 38 spf, i then just wear mineral makeup over that. i have a job where i have to go outside alot, and i sweat along with no proctection from things like trees etc.

i wear hats out now too, there are some real cute ones, you can match anything your wearing . you should try to do some hat shopping, warning it can turn into a obbession.

ts

 

[kaeisme]

Originally Posted by Marisol I think that you are only supposed to reapply it when you go swimming or something like that. That's what I thought also...

 

[Saskiababy]

Originally Posted by selene You do not need to reapply unless you're at the pool/beach (suntanning outdoors) & sweating it off. Just don't wear mu. If you're wearing it under your mu & going to work, you do not need to reapply it. Btw, the new aveeno active naturals continuous protection sunblock lotion SPF 45 is not exactly a very highly effective s/s.
Just to give you some rough ideas as to what to look for (instead of giving you links to high-tech info. a la mua), you would want a s/s with avobenzone that is a 20/80 split to octocrylene. Octocrylene stabilizes avobenzone. For example, cetaphil SPF 15 has:

Avobenzone 3%

Octocrylene 10%

Or, if you're going the physical block route, you want the TiO2 or ZnO ingredient to be as close to 20% as possible. If you're in the US, that is really hard to find. The best I've been able to locate is like a 9% or 10%. Also, octyl methoxycinnamate (also called octinoxate) boosts the effectiveness of a physical block, but actually degrades the effectiveness of avobenzone.

I have found one that I use 18.5% zinc oxide from Obagi, it's not a very flattering one , kind of like feels like Desitin anybody that has kids knows about that

I have sensitive skin especially when it comes to sunblock but this one does just fine. Call me crazy but I actually wear 2 different sunscrenn/blocks every day. I wear a chemical SPF 30 with Parsol 1789 and than the Obagi one SPF 32. I have enough sundamage for my age (36) I do the best I can not to get anymore

Saskia

 

[_Dreamer_]

well if u read the actually sunscreen bottle, it should say reapply after extreme perspiration and swimming, both of which it's kind of weird to wear mu for

=P i dont reapply, just once too, i do when i dont have mu on whenever i feel like i need it (more is better than less!)

 

[selene]

Originally Posted by Saskiababy I have found one that I use 18.5% zinc oxide from Obagi, it's not a very flattering one , kind of like feels like Desitin anybody that has kids knows about that

I have sensitive skin especially when it comes to sunblock but this one does just fine. Call me crazy but I actually wear 2 different sunscrenn/blocks every day. I wear a chemical SPF 30 with Parsol 1789 and than the Obagi one SPF 32. I have enough sundamage for my age (36) I do the best I can not to get anymore

Saskia

From what I understand a physical block will degrade the effectiveness of avobenzone (aka parsol 1789) unless the particles are coated. IMHO, I don't think manufacturers give consumers nearly enough information about the product in the ingredient listing on the packaging. Coolibar is the only company I've seen make the (truthful) statement that the SPF rating (US s/s) is only a rating of UVB protection.
I am not one for frivolous lawsuits, but the one that was recently filed against s/s manufacturers (in CA) is one that is well-deserved. When I think of all the moms out there trusting the labels & using s/s on their kids that has essentially faulty labeling on the bottles, it makes me sick.

 

[_Dreamer_]

Originally Posted by selene From what I understand a physical block will degrade the effectiveness of avobenzone (aka parsol 1789) unless the particles are coated. IMHO, I don't think manufacturers give consumers nearly enough information about the product in the ingredient listing on the packaging. Coolibar is the only company I've seen make the (truthful) statement that the SPF rating (US s/s) is only a rating of UVB protection.
I am not one for frivolous lawsuits, but the one that was recently filed against s/s manufacturers (in CA) is one that is well-deserved. When I think of all the moms out there trusting the labels & using s/s on their kids that has essentially faulty labeling on the bottles, it makes me sick.

wow i agree, that's just sickening what some companies do, and i never knew about the spf rating->UVB =o it's shocking

 

[vanilla_sky]

Originally Posted by selene From what I understand a physical block will degrade the effectiveness of avobenzone (aka parsol 1789) unless the particles are coated. IMHO, I don't think manufacturers give consumers nearly enough information about the product in the ingredient listing on the packaging. Coolibar is the only company I've seen make the (truthful) statement that the SPF rating (US s/s) is only a rating of UVB protection.
I am not one for frivolous lawsuits, but the one that was recently filed against s/s manufacturers (in CA) is one that is well-deserved. When I think of all the moms out there trusting the labels & using s/s on their kids that has essentially faulty labeling on the bottles, it makes me sick.

I agree, totally! the manufacturers almost always fool the customers about the SPF. for example, they 'forget' to mention that to achieve SPF facotr from the bottle, you need to apply at least 1,5 ml on your face (which is a lot, really). most people put thin layer on their faces which allows them to achieve much lower protection than the bottle indicates.also, manufacturers always say that SPF gives 'board uva/uvab protection', but in reality UVA protection is most of the time very weak, if any.

I heard about girls that reapply their spfs during the day, even if they dont swim and don't sweat. this probably would be ultmiate, considering sun protection, but I am way too lazy to do that

plus, washing face too many times is not good too (and I cannot imagine reaplying without washing my face first).. you can never win

 

[djd]

Thanks for all of the replies. I had just read an article about sunblock and (although it waas talking about your body) it said to reapply every 2-3 hours. I just assumed that meant for the body as well.