Comments on: Is Avobenzone In Sunscreen Dangerous?

By: beautifulwithbrains

beautifulwithbrains — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 13:44:49 +0000

In reply to Janessa.

Janessa, no harm done then.

And aww, it’s my pleasure hun. I’m always glad to help whenever I can. 🙂

By: Janessa

Janessa — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 23:52:35 +0000

In reply to beautifulwithbrains. I see! I have been using a moisturizer with SPF after my serums/toner before I apply actual sunblock. So I treated the moisturizer with SPF as just a plain moisturizer. :] I read the post and thanks so much. You literally have saved my life ever since I found your blog! You are so kind, helpful, and answer all my questions and more. :]

By: beautifulwithbrains

beautifulwithbrains — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 22:11:18 +0000

In reply to Janessa.

Aww, you’re making me blush again. The problem with moisturizers with SPF is that you have to apply A LOT of product, which is impossible to do, to get the level of sun protection stated on the packaging. I use them alone only on very gloomy winter days when I know I’ll staY mostly indoors and away from windows, otherwise I apply a sunscreen first. You can find more information in this post:

http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2010/03/09/do-cosmetics-with-spf-offer-enough-sun-protection/

By: Janessa

Janessa — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 06:26:17 +0000

In reply to beautifulwithbrains. Oh, okay. Thanks for the heads up! You see how you are totally amazing? :D What about moisturizers with SPF? Are they even good enough and do I have to apply a lot more than 1/4tsp for proper protection?

By: beautifulwithbrains

beautifulwithbrains — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:01:39 +0000

In reply to Janessa. Janessa, it's not really a good idea to mix sunblock with moisturizer because you may be diluting the sunblock that way and greatly reduce the level of protection it provides. But I love the green tea trick, how cool!

By: Janessa

Janessa — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 21:32:54 +0000

I do have some products with avobenzone in it and I do use them but I’m not repurchasing them afterwards because I much prefer to mix some sunblock with moisturizer instead. I found out a cool trick today. I had a cup of green tea and I came up with this idea. I took a cotton ball and poured some of the tea onto it and used it as a toner. It just took off my powder blush and sunblock (most of it at least) and then I applied a moisturizer with spf. So instead of a full-on face cleanse, I rid the dirt off my face and now it feels so refreshed. :]