Comments on: Do cosmetics with SPF offer enough sun protection? http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2010/03/09/do-cosmetics-with-spf-offer-enough-sun-protection/ blogging about beauty Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:48:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: beautifulwithbrains http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2010/03/09/do-cosmetics-with-spf-offer-enough-sun-protection/comment-page-1/#comment-39227 beautifulwithbrains Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:20:22 +0000 http://beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=16627#comment-39227 Josh, I completely agree with you. There are lots of people that buy cosmetics with sunscreen or even just sunscreen and apply a thin layer cos they think it's enough to protect them from the sun when it isn't. The correct way and amount to apply it should definitely be specified but sadly I can't see that happen anytime soon. Josh, I completely agree with you. There are lots of people that buy cosmetics with sunscreen or even just sunscreen and apply a thin layer cos they think it’s enough to protect them from the sun when it isn’t. The correct way and amount to apply it should definitely be specified but sadly I can’t see that happen anytime soon.

]]> By: Josh http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2010/03/09/do-cosmetics-with-spf-offer-enough-sun-protection/comment-page-1/#comment-39215 Josh Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:18:36 +0000 http://beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=16627#comment-39215 Totally! There's no way you'd be able to apply enough makeup to achieve that. My feelings are that SPF numbers should be based upon real-world application rates. So, a powder with SPF would be rated based upon the average amount somebody is likely to apply. This of course would mean most would be lucky to achieve SPF 2, and no doubt the cosmetics industry would lobby hard to stop that from happening, so it's unlikely to ever happen. They should be forced to specify how much you'd need to apply though - we are, after all, talking about peoples health when we're talking about sunscreens! Totally! There’s no way you’d be able to apply enough makeup to achieve that. My feelings are that SPF numbers should be based upon real-world application rates. So, a powder with SPF would be rated based upon the average amount somebody is likely to apply. This of course would mean most would be lucky to achieve SPF 2, and no doubt the cosmetics industry would lobby hard to stop that from happening, so it’s unlikely to ever happen. They should be forced to specify how much you’d need to apply though – we are, after all, talking about peoples health when we’re talking about sunscreens!

]]> By: beautifulwithbrains http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2010/03/09/do-cosmetics-with-spf-offer-enough-sun-protection/comment-page-1/#comment-39197 beautifulwithbrains Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:08:51 +0000 http://beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=16627#comment-39197 Josh, thanks for your comment. I had always heard 1 teaspoon but I did some further research after reading your comment and you're right. The recommended amount for the face is about 1/3, 1/4 teaspoon. Still, you'd have to apply several layers of foundation or powder to achieve that anyway. Josh, thanks for your comment. I had always heard 1 teaspoon but I did some further research after reading your comment and you’re right. The recommended amount for the face is about 1/3, 1/4 teaspoon. Still, you’d have to apply several layers of foundation or powder to achieve that anyway.

]]> By: Josh http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2010/03/09/do-cosmetics-with-spf-offer-enough-sun-protection/comment-page-1/#comment-39155 Josh Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:45:44 +0000 http://beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=16627#comment-39155 It's actually only 1/4 teaspoon of sunscreen required for the face (and the same again for your neck). Testing is standardised across the world and it's done using 2mg of product per cm2 which is approximately 1/4 teaspoon for an average sized face. It’s actually only 1/4 teaspoon of sunscreen required for the face (and the same again for your neck). Testing is standardised across the world and it’s done using 2mg of product per cm2 which is approximately 1/4 teaspoon for an average sized face.

]]> By: beautifulwithbrains http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2010/03/09/do-cosmetics-with-spf-offer-enough-sun-protection/comment-page-1/#comment-33020 beautifulwithbrains Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:46:53 +0000 http://beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=16627#comment-33020 Tina, I think it's best to a broad spectrum sunscreen underneath foundation or any other cosmetic with sunscreen. That's because to get the SPF stated on the packaging, you would need to apply several layers of your foundation, which could make your skin look very unnatural. I guess it'd be ok to use only the foundation if you're spending very limited time outdoors (like walking from your office to your car for example), otherwise, use sunscreen as well. Tina, I think it’s best to a broad spectrum sunscreen underneath foundation or any other cosmetic with sunscreen. That’s because to get the SPF stated on the packaging, you would need to apply several layers of your foundation, which could make your skin look very unnatural. I guess it’d be ok to use only the foundation if you’re spending very limited time outdoors (like walking from your office to your car for example), otherwise, use sunscreen as well.

]]> By: tina http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2010/03/09/do-cosmetics-with-spf-offer-enough-sun-protection/comment-page-1/#comment-32983 tina Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:19:34 +0000 http://beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=16627#comment-32983 dear Giorgia, if i apply a foundation with SPF 15, should i apply an additional layer of sunscreen with SPF 50 on top of it? is the foundation of SPF 15 alone effective enough for normal daily use? dear Giorgia, if i apply a foundation with SPF 15, should i apply an additional layer of sunscreen with SPF 50 on top of it? is the foundation of SPF 15 alone effective enough for normal daily use?

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]]> By: beautifulwithbrains http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2010/03/09/do-cosmetics-with-spf-offer-enough-sun-protection/comment-page-1/#comment-24359 beautifulwithbrains Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:06:36 +0000 http://beautifulwithbrains.com/?p=16627#comment-24359 Tavia, those products you are using are fine if you only spend a very limited time outside, otherwise they aren't enough to protect skin from the sun. A sunscreen should always be used daily but some can be too greasy, clogging pores and causing breakouts, which is a problem esp for those with oily skin. But then, by not using sunscreen, the sun rays will damage your skin, causing wrinkles and sun spots. I think the best thing is to look for sunscreens formulated for your skin type like LaRoche Posay SPF 60 Fluide Extreme, which is a bit pricey but lots of people with oily skin swear by it, or Dermatalogica Oil Free Matte Block SPF 20. This one I haven't tried myself but it claims to absorb oil and give skin a matte finish so it may be worth checking. Hope this helps. Tavia, those products you are using are fine if you only spend a very limited time outside, otherwise they aren’t enough to protect skin from the sun. A sunscreen should always be used daily but some can be too greasy, clogging pores and causing breakouts, which is a problem esp for those with oily skin. But then, by not using sunscreen, the sun rays will damage your skin, causing wrinkles and sun spots.

I think the best thing is to look for sunscreens formulated for your skin type like LaRoche Posay SPF 60 Fluide Extreme, which is a bit pricey but lots of people with oily skin swear by it, or Dermatalogica Oil Free Matte Block SPF 20. This one I haven’t tried myself but it claims to absorb oil and give skin a matte finish so it may be worth checking. Hope this helps.

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