Sun screen for sensitive skin

what's the latest one you've used that caused your skin to turn red/burn/itch?

[quote]My face turns red and it’s like I have hives. It burns and itches for nearly a week.

It's sunburn.

Unless you're outside at peak sun hours all the time, like a construction worker, you really don't need to use sunscreen. If you're that worried, wear a hat.

Order them from Japanese companies, OP. They make the best ones.

I use Neutrogena SPF 75. It’s a bit pricey, but works well with my moisturizer.

I put my moisturizer on first. Let it sit for 5 minutes while I drink some coffee, & then mix some in with 1/2 moisturizer & 1/2 sunscreen, & lightly pat it into my skin.

Mineral will be less sensitizing.

Go to EWG.org. They test sunscreens and rate them on ingredients which are harmful and their effectiveness as protection. You want to stay in the green zone.

I have used UPV umbrellas since 2020. They take heat off the entire body not only the face.

Ok it's a bit weird but im over 60 and I dont care and nobody is looking at me for sex anymore. Who cares. Also I can take off the hat and my head can breathe.

When I dont want to carry umbrellas I do have a wide variety of wide brimmed hats.

Sunscreens - I do fine with mid range French sunscreen such as La Roche Posay, Uriage. Cerave has sunscreens too.

My dermatologist recommended Cetaphil SPF 50. It's the only facial sunscreen that doesn't burn my eyes.

MD Solar Sciences is great. The tinted SPF 30 goes on very smoothly.

Use mineral based vs chemical sunscreen (clear zinc oxide is my preference )

Sunscreen or daily moisturizer with 50 SPF, R7?

Elta MD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46.

Most sunscreens are loaded with a variety of chemicals that are inflammatory or toxic to your skin and body. I recommend you one from a brand that makes more natural one that are primarily minerals.

Badger makes excellent quality mineral sunscreens. I typically get mine from local health foods stores, but they do carry them at Whole Foods or you can order them online directly from their site. They have a variety of SPF.

[quote]Unless you're outside at peak sun hours all the time, like a construction worker, you really don't need to use sunscreen.

Unless you like wrinkles and skin cancer, you really do need to use sunscreen.

My friend keeps bringing up how great Korean sunscreens are supposed to be. Any tried them?

Have you considered a sun hat, Miss Swanson?

Gosh?

How would one find out such a thing?

[quote]My friend keeps bringing up how great Korean sunscreens are supposed to be. Any tried them?

If you live in an area with lots of sun, they don't work very well. I've gotten slightly red from using them after being outside for just an hour, despite them being a 50 SPF. The only Asian sunscreens that work for me are the hybrid ones that contain some mineral filters. I don't get burned when I use US sunscreens.

Go Japanese. They don’t fuck around when it comes to sunscreen.

R13 Did you not read thisd person's (OP) post? Doesn't it make you wary about all the chemicals in saunscreen? Not only that but it gets into the bloodstream through your skin.

Banana Boat just released a new version of sunscreen called Light As Air. It's SPF 50, very mild, non greasy, disappears as soon as you rub it in and leaves no shine. You might give it a try OP. Usually I feel a slight stinging when I put sunscreen on my face but not with this stuff.

The banana boat doesn’t get a good rating from in terms of being non-toxic. Loook at this link:

Your sunscreen lasts for about two hours. Then you have to re-apply if you're outside. EltaMD makes a clear stick for touchups. You can find their products at Costco. You don't need sunscreen if the UV index is under 3. Don't dilute your sunscreen with moisturizer. Layer the moisturizer underneath. Sunscreen is essential if you're using any product such as Retin A or a retinol that makes you photosensitive. Be sure to use it on your neck and hands.

You will not regret using sunscreen but you're likely to regret not using it.

Reddit trick: If your skin is red and tender, buy zinc diaper cream and apply. Your skin will be back to normal in a day or two.

The studies that show sunscreen seeps into your blood stream are really concerning. The only ones that don’t are the zinc based ones, which cover the skin rather than bind with skin

Those are the chemical sunscreens. The mineral or physical blocks are fine. That includes EltaMD, SuperGoop and Neutrogena.

Australian Gold is the only sunscreen I’ve tried that doesn’t have a white cast, isn’t greasy, and doesn’t mix with sweat and sting my eyes. My photos look amazing because of the tinting in the facial sunscreen.

I've used very heavy sunscreens for years, OP, because I'm from Northern European stock and I'm extremely sun-sensitive.

It's one thing I invest very heavily in, and I don't care about the cost (within reason) because a bad sunscreen sucks.

I highly recommend LaRoche-Posay, which is quite excellent and goes on very drily, comparatively. I also recommend Neutrogena.

I cannot wear Banana Boat or any of the cheaper ones, because they invariably make me break out.

I like SuperGoop. She does a lip shield I use too.

MD solar sciences is my favorite brand. I like their sunscreen sticks because they aren’t messy and make touch-ups a breeze.

Depending on where you live and your daily activities you should be fine without sunscreen if you limit your time in the sun to before 10 am or after 3 pm, because UVA rays are so much less direct then and are unlikely to cause skin damage. If you live in the Northwest, where winter days are very short and very very cloudy, you don't need to worry about going out even in the middle of the day during the winter. However, people in other parts of the country have to avoid midday sun even in winter. There is a trade-off. We need some sunlight exposure in order for our bodies to produce vitamin D. People who are overzealous about avoiding sun can easily become deficient.

If you are a golfer, a swimmer, a beach-goer, a sun-worshipper, or like to attend mid-day outdoor events, like tennis matches or ball games, then sunscreen is going to be essential for you, or, as someone said above, carry an umbrella with you. I like to see the sun, but if I'm out in the middle of the day, I head directly to a sheltering tree or find shade from a building to sit in.

I think Sephora’s sun safety kit is out with a few you could try.

Can anyone recommend a Japanese sunscreen? I’ll be traveling there soon and want to being some back with me. Sensitive skin friendly is a plus

See the Banana Boat link below--it works for me.

The "Light as Air" name means it absorbs easily and is not greasy at all. I have no problem wearing it on my face or any other body part.

Another plug for EltaMD. Doesn't have a residue feel.

I’m allergic to chemicals in most sunscreens, and coincidentally, also allergic to rays from the sun. The latter could be an issue for you too, OP.

Mineral sunscreens all the way, I use the Neutrogena one with titanium dioxide. It makes my skin “white” but I can’t tolerate it.

Origins Ginzing. SPF 30