Sun screen question

[Laurabearz]

I am a firm beleiver in sunscreen. Use oodles of it, even on a daily bases.

But I was wondering...

If I put on some SPF 50 and let it soak in, can I then put a nice SPF 8 oil on top of that or would it ruin the SPF 50?

I like the 50 protection but I love the look, feel, and smell of the SPF 8 OIL...


Thanks!

 

[dispor]

I would GUESS that it would not affect the spf of the sunscreen. Especially if you are using a sweat-proof sunscreen. If you have a dermatologist, you might want to ask them.

I asked my dermatologist if putting a 50 spf sunscreen over my 15 spf moisturizer would equal a 65 spf, but he said no. I would think at that point he may have said something to me about never mixing sunscreens, etc. but who knows... Also, he has me using Neutrogena Body Oil for my extremely dry skin and again, never said anything about not mixing oil and sunscreen.

 

[JMD]

What is sun screen?

 

[HM]

My dermatologist said that anything over 30 is really not necessary. Start looking at other brands and smell them before buying. Maybe you can find one that you like as well as that 8 spf stuff. Or get a scent-free one.

 

[mickeyboat]

What is sun screen?

What is the sun? Up here in New England I fear we may never see it again.

 

[Poohbear123]

What is the sun? Up here in New England I fear we may never see it again.

OK the SUN is this big round yellow orange thing in the sky, and its very HOT even though its like Millions of miles away, IF you do NOT wear sunscreen you can get Skin Cancer and DIE! Thats all I have to say about that.....I wear 30 and above while ouside for long periods, like at Disney World, and never get a tan...except the places I forget to PUT the sunscreen.

 

[monkey68]

My dermatologist said that anything over 30 is really not necessary. Start looking at other brands and smell them before buying. Maybe you can find one that you like as well as that 8 spf stuff. Or get a scent-free one.

I've heard that before too, but my dermatologist told me to not wear anything less than 45 or 50. And then he gives me loads of free samples of Neutrogena sunblock, spf 70.

 

[Cindyluwho]

Seems like it's time to take a second look at sunscreen:

Worldwide, the greatest rise in melanoma has been experienced in countries where chemical sunscreens have been heavily promoted The rise in melanoma has been exceptionally high in Queensland, Australia where the medical establishment has vigorously promoted the use of sunscreens. Queensland now has more incidences of melanoma per capita than any other place on Earth. (Garland, Cedric F., et al. Could sunscreens increase melanoma risk? American Journal of Public Health, Vol. 82, No. 4, April 1992, pp. 614-15).

Dr. Gordon Ainsleigh in California believes that the use of sunscreens causes more cancer deaths than it prevents. He estimates that the 17% increase in breast cancer observed between 1981 and 1992 may be the result of the pervasive use of sunscreens over the past decade (Ainsleigh, H. Gordon. Beneficial effects of sun exposure on cancer mortality. Preventive Medicine, Vol. 22, February 1993, pp. 132-40). Recent studies have also shown a higher rate of melanoma among men who regularly use sunscreens and a higher rate of basal cell carcinoma among women using sunscreens (Garland, Cedric F. et al. Effect of sunscreens on UV radiation-induced enhancement of melanoma growth in mice. Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 86, No. 10, May 18, 1994, pp. 798-801 :Larsen, H.R. "Sunscreens: do they cause skin cancer." International Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine, 1994; 12(12): 17-19; Farmer K.C. & Naylor, M.F. "Sun exposure, sunscreens, and skin cancer prevention: a year-round concern." Ann Pharmacother, 1996; 30(6):662-73)
http://www.skinbiology.com/toxicsunscreens.html

 

[redrosesix]

I am a firm beleiver in sunscreen. Use oodles of it, even on a daily bases.

But I was wondering...

If I put on some SPF 50 and let it soak in, can I then put a nice SPF 8 oil on top of that or would it ruin the SPF 50?

I like the 50 protection but I love the look, feel, and smell of the SPF 8 OIL...


Thanks!

After spending years as a camp director and consulting with the lifeguards, my understanding is that one dilutes the other unless the 50 has had time to sink in and is waterproof.

My dermatologist said that anything over 30 is really not necessary. Start looking at other brands and smell them before buying. Maybe you can find one that you like as well as that 8 spf stuff. Or get a scent-free one.

I've heard the same advice, but based on the fact that no matter what SPF you use it needs to be re-applied every 2 hours. So, even if there were an SPF 200 that was supposed to last 7 hours, it would have to be re-applied every 2 hours (which is what an SPF 30 should allow, more or less)

What is the sun? Up here in New England I fear we may never see it again.

We're not far from you -- I miss summer.

Seems like it's time to take a second look at sunscreen:

Worldwide, the greatest rise in melanoma has been experienced in countries where chemical sunscreens have been heavily promoted The rise in melanoma has been exceptionally high in Queensland, Australia where the medical establishment has vigorously promoted the use of sunscreens. Queensland now has more incidences of melanoma per capita than any other place on Earth. (Garland, Cedric F., et al. Could sunscreens increase melanoma risk? American Journal of Public Health, Vol. 82, No. 4, April 1992, pp. 614-15).

Dr. Gordon Ainsleigh in California believes that the use of sunscreens causes more cancer deaths than it prevents. He estimates that the 17% increase in breast cancer observed between 1981 and 1992 may be the result of the pervasive use of sunscreens over the past decade (Ainsleigh, H. Gordon. Beneficial effects of sun exposure on cancer mortality. Preventive Medicine, Vol. 22, February 1993, pp. 132-40). Recent studies have also shown a higher rate of melanoma among men who regularly use sunscreens and a higher rate of basal cell carcinoma among women using sunscreens (Garland, Cedric F. et al. Effect of sunscreens on UV radiation-induced enhancement of melanoma growth in mice. Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 86, No. 10, May 18, 1994, pp. 798-801 :Larsen, H.R. "Sunscreens: do they cause skin cancer." International Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine, 1994; 12(12): 17-19; Farmer K.C. & Naylor, M.F. "Sun exposure, sunscreens, and skin cancer prevention: a year-round concern." Ann Pharmacother, 1996; 30(6):662-73)
http://www.skinbiology.com/toxicsunscreens.html

I've read similar studies -- some point to the lack of Vitamin D as a big factor, but I would still try to avoid the sun's most damaging rays ie. either get sun exposure with sun screen, etc. on, or avoid sun exposure in the 10 am til 4 pm window.

I know I feel better when I've been in the sun, get less colds, bothered less by allergies, etc. Taking Vitamin D pills doesn't seem to measure up to that.

 

[DawnCt1]

My dermatologist said that anything over 30 is really not necessary. Start looking at other brands and smell them before buying. Maybe you can find one that you like as well as that 8 spf stuff. Or get a scent-free one.

I have heard that repeatedly. They are more expensive but not more effective.

 

[Laurabearz]

Thanks for the replies....

 

[Nie0214]

What is the sun? Up here in New England I fear we may never see it again.

I saw the sun 3 weeks ago.

I think.


I can't remember what it looks like.

 

[ilovefh]

I saw the sun 3 weeks ago.

I think.


I can't remember what it looks like.

I think the sun is just a myth. I hear a lot about it, but I have yet to see it this summer!