Posted by KaraS on July 21, 2004, at 9:40:21
In reply to Re: Know a good sunscreen that doesn' t plug pores? » KaraS, posted by sb417 on July 19, 2004, at 23:53:58
> I've been using Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock, SPF 30 and 45. Unfortunately, it contains silica. May I ask what sort of an allergic reaction you have to silica? I've been looking for the perfect sunscreen for years. Most of the ones that say "non-greasy" or "oil-free" still appear greasy or shiny. I've heard about another brand from France called "Anthelios." It's made by La Roche-Posay. I'm pretty sure that it comes in several different forms, including a non-oily one. It's supposed to be very good, but I haven't tried it yet.
I've done a little bit of research on this. It looks VERY intriguing - esp. their LAIT SPF45 product for sensitive skin. Two problems though. Its active ingredients, Mexoryl XL and Mexoryl SX, are not approved in the U.S. yet (are you in the states?) and I can't find out the other ingredients in it since they don't seem to be on the label (not required in some countries). The Mexoryl is supposed to be a better sunscreen ingredient in terms of effectiveness from what I've been reading. I'll do some more research to see if it can be legally purchased from Canada where it is currently sold and I'll dig further re: other ingredients.Also, it's extremely expensive and I'm broke - but at this point I'd trade my mother for a good sunscreen (just kidding mom if you're reading this).
Thanks. I'll keep you posted.
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