Comments on: Citrus oils increase UV damage in sunscreens

By: vicky2505

vicky2505 — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:37:55 +0000

Thanks for your prompt reply!

Vicky: You’re welcome!

By: Vicky

Vicky — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:27:10 +0000

Hi there,
So do you think you still want to use the Solar rx any more? I tried Kabana green screen tinted version, while I love how it feels on my skin I just cant put it on my face because it turn my face pinkish . I have medium/ tan Asian skin, do you think I could use Keys solar rx? Is it clear when applied on skin? or there is still some whiteness? Really appreciate your advice!

Vicky: Keys Solar Rx is very good in terms of texture. I would say it’s clear when applied on my fair skin. No whitecast. But slightly oily for my combination skin if I apply too much but it’s good when I use the right amount. I don’t mind using it; just that now I’ve found something else that’s even better for me and comes with 20% non-micronized zinc oxide. I’ll be reviewing that in a week or two so come back and check up. I’ll also run a feature where I compare 5 mineral sunscreens rated by EWG.

By: gi

gi — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:29:25 +0000

Thank you so much. I had heard some controversy about titanium dioxide, but I’ve had even less luck finding a sunscreen with zinc oxide, no whitish cast and few EOs. Is there a sunscreen that you use and recommend?

gi: I’m using this the UV Natural Sunscreen SPF30+ at the moment. I quite like it as it leaves no whitest cast but it can be drying and it uses micronized zinc oxide. You can check out my review here: http://www.vivawoman.net/2009/01/23/review-uv-natural-sunscreen-spf30/

Hope you’ll find a suitable sunscreen for yourself soon. I know how it is…cos I’ll still searching for a perfect one.

By: gi

gi — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:23:43 +0000

Hi, I just came across your site and was wondering what you thought of Arcona tinted reozone. I’ve been searching far and wide for a physical sunscreen that leaves no whitish cast with few Essential Oils (pregnancy concerns). I thought I found a winner with Arcona before reading your post. Citrus essential oils are listed at the end of their ingredient list:

Distilled Water (Agua), Zinc Oxide, Glycerin, Titanium Oxide, D Alpha Tocopherol, Tocotrienols, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Green Tea), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (Aloe Vera), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Zirconium Oxide, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil (Olive), Rubus Idaeus Oil (Raspberry), Citrus Grandis Peel Oil (Grapefruit), Grapefruit Seed Extract (Citrus Grandis)

gi: There are two citrus oils in there but being the last 2, the proportions are probably very little to create much damage. Personally I wouldn’t use this because I don’t want to use sunscreens containing titanium dioxide anymore. I go for those containing only zinc oxide. You can do a search on the topic of titanium dioxide. There has been too much writing about how this ingredient causes free radical damage and also, zinc oxide is the only ingredient according to my research which provide complete UVA and UVB protection. However, there are also negative comments about zinc oxide but I can’t think of any other sunscreens to use since I try to steer clear of the chemical ones.

By: faeryberry

faeryberry — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:38:52 +0000

does this mean that the keys sunblock we using now does not contain citrus oil and is safe for use? Thank you!

Faeryberry: No citrus oils but it contains black cumin and some resources classify that as photosensitive as well. I was also alarmed to read that cos I’ve been using the sunscreen for over a year…