stephanieJul 4th, 2008 - 22:19:11

As someone that is HIGHLY allergic to titanium dioxide and other metals I must use sunscreens that do not contain that ever present ingredient. I hope that the FDA does not ban alternate sunscreens.

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MarcoJul 4th, 2008 - 22:46:51

Look at the source, The Environmental Working Group. I did and came away with doubts as to the accuracy of their study.

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AlanJul 4th, 2008 - 23:35:26

After last year's high rating of Badger, I ordered two tubes from their internet site. I applied it fairly heavily before tennis one day, and stayed outside for about an hour. I do not feel that the sunscreen worked well at all, because I ended up being noticably pink a few hours later. A week later I tried the Badger again, and the same thing happened.

My Dermatologist recommended a Neutrogena product (SPF 70) and it worked extremely well. I don't know if it has any dangerous side effects, but I can't imagine anything working better to prevent sun burn.

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lilywhiteJul 4th, 2008 - 23:48:38

I was told by lots of people that La Roche-Posey the Anthelios XL is one of the best sunscreens along with Ombre. Most derms just do not research what is out there and go by what free samples are given out by pharm sellers. One Derm in NYC that is supposed to be oe of the best in the biz gave me some lame cream for a cut on my lip. After not heaing and 350.00 out, I went to someone else, who actually looked at the cut, gave me a script and within 2 weeks the cut was healed. I realy didn't have confidence in either. My friend's derm tod her about the above sunscreen 6 years ago. of course to get an appt. with her takes now months. wonder why. Because she actually pays attention, does not just accept routie information but actually wants to read and find out about things.
who has that much confidence in the FDA anyway?

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BusJul 5th, 2008 - 01:52:15

This study seems to be influenced by the manufacturers rather than
by the any kind of Dermatology people. There are compounds that are
definately better for UVB and UBA protection..

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BobbyJul 5th, 2008 - 01:55:40

The Arbonne 15 Save face and body works very well. And it's not bad to burn you eyes. The 30 sun block works very well also. Both are easy on your skin.

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kelJul 5th, 2008 - 02:07:42

I highly recommend Blue Lizard. It's been studied extensively and it works. As a nurse I recommend it to people all the time.

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KittyJul 5th, 2008 - 02:15:36

I've been using Alba Botanica for 2-3 years and am very happy with it. I put it on my face all summer and my arms when I plan to be out in the sun. I spend so much time outdoors that my arms still get brown, but my face tends to stay white. Almost looks weird sometimes. I do wear a straw hat at times. However, I have very fair skin and have not been burned in ages.

Alba Botanica is organic and has a light lavender scent which is supposed to be somewhat insect repellent also.

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MorganaJul 5th, 2008 - 02:33:43

The Blue Lizard stuff kept me from burning-- good news. The sensitive skin version left my face bumpy and rashy-- not so good news.

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San Diego SurferJul 5th, 2008 - 02:51:07

I surf everyday in the warm California sun. Growing up surfing as a kid we spent years in the sun with no protection (sunscreen wasn't around yet)Now it is something that we take very seriously. Zinc Oxide is the only sunscreen that protects you from UVA & UVB rays yet it seems to be left out of the list. Maybe the manufacture didn't sweeten the deal enough to make the list. This kind of seems like a press release with a hidden agenda. (advertising)

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