Comments on: Sunscreen Lingo: How To Decipher Sunscreen Labels

By: beautifulwithbrains

beautifulwithbrains — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 17:04:45 +0000

In reply to Kimberly. Kimberley, when it is, it is usually written on the packaging, although not all companies follow this rule. I always assume it isn't coated, unless otherwise stated.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 02:32:26 +0000

How do I know if my makeup is coated or not? I use Makeup Forever Multi Use Powder. It has titanium dioxide, but it has mica and silica.

By: beautifulwithbrains

beautifulwithbrains — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 10:14:02 +0000

In reply to Kimberly. Kimberley, it is true that uncoated Titanium and Zinc ingredients can affect the stability of avobenzone, although how much would depend on the product. To fix this, you have several options. You can keep using your avobenzone sunscreen, but reapply it more often. You can use makeup products with coated Titanium and Zinc ingredients that don't degrade avobenzone. Or you can switch to a physical sunscreen. Hope this helps.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Sun, 27 Oct 2013 20:38:12 +0000

I use a sunscreen with Avobenzone in it from LRP Anthelios Sx line. I’m concerned that my makeup is deactivating the Avobenzone in my sunscreen because I heard that Titanium or Zinc ingredients in makeup can destabilize it. Is this true? And do you know of any makeup brands that do not contain these ingredients??

By: beautifulwithbrains

beautifulwithbrains — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 05:53:21 +0000

In reply to Hunni. Hunni, try keeping the sunblock in a place where you can always see it before going out. That's how I got into the habit of wearing it. It's easier to forget about it if it is stashed somewhere you can't see it.

By: Hunni

Hunni — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 04:50:34 +0000

I’m horrible…I always forget sunblock when I go out. When I do use it, I love the aerosol sprays because they do a good job of keeping you feeling refreshed too