Comments on: Best sunblock review: Keys Solar Rx

By: Seven natural sunscreens & physical sunblocks compared | Viva Woman

Seven natural sunscreens & physical sunblocks compared | Viva Woman — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:53:23 +0000

[...] 3. Keys Soap Solar Rx Sunblock SPF 30 This all-natural formula ranks as one of my favorites except for the fact that it contains 16% uncoated nano-zinc oxide. However, because of the nano particles, Keys Solar Rx is ideal for everyday use as a foundation for makeup or alone. The organic content of avocado, black cumin, carrot seed oil, and shea butter is rather emollient and so it is not possible to apply too much of this. It used to be the at the top of the EWG best sunscreen list but has since, moved to the 4th position. You can read my review here. [...]

By: Nanoparticles and nano-ingredients in sunscreens | Viva Woman

Nanoparticles and nano-ingredients in sunscreens | Viva Woman — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:19:05 +0000

[...] regular sunscreen I’m using, Keys Solar Rx SPF30+, contains nano zinc oxide. I’ve been using it with a clear knowledge that there are some [...]

By: Ed G

Ed G — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:00:11 +0000

Hi, I find your blog incredibly helpful. My wife is very fair and most sunscreens do little for her time out in the sun. Also, since we live in Southern California and she has just hit 30, we are both concerned about photo-aging. I like the Zinc products. Is Keys product enough for a very fair-skinned person? Is there a higher SPF out there? Also what about something that is water-insoluble for those beach trips. Thanks. Ed: Hi! Welcome and I'm so glad you find the info here useful. Keys Solar Rx is good for daily use as the zinc oxide content is rather high. The SPF does not matter that much because the difference between SPF 50 & SPF 30 is minimal. You can read my article here for a better understanding of that if you like. What is needed is actually frequent re-application for it to be effective. However, Keys Solar Rx is not something I would recommend for water sports. For that, go for something that is water resistant. If you want something with zinc oxide, then Badger SPF30 might be good as it is said to be water resistant for up to 40 mins. I've tried that product and found the formulation too oily but I think it might good for water sports though. I myself am using a chemical based one from La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL 50+ for water sports usage. I also heard the Blue Lizard range from Australia is good. I haven't had a chance to try them but you might want to check it up where you are.

By: Expiry date of sunscreen | Viva Woman

Expiry date of sunscreen | Viva Woman — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:25:17 +0000

[...] just realized recently that my Keys Soap Solar RX Sunblock is expiring soon in October and I still have some of it left! I checked my other sunscreens and [...]

By: N8

N8 — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:29:53 +0000

I bought this product after reading positive reviews online. After using it for a couple months, the pump failed and I was not able to extract the remaining ~80% of sunscreen. The company never replied to my subsequent emails. Caveat emptor. N8: Oh, what a shame! I would be so annoyed too! Anyway you can ply open the can?