Comments on: Is using a moisturizer with SPF good enough?

By: sesame

sesame — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:55:14 +0000

Yes, I’ve read about it and it seems that only some of the European formulations tell you their PPD level eg. those from La Roche-Posay.

Well, very hard for me to tell you if you should go back to using chemical sunscreens. I always say this is a personal choice and I do believe that some of the chemical formulations are more superior because they usually include a couple of ingredients – unlike the physical ones which are either only zinc oxide or with titanium dioxide.

If you’re looking for physical sunblock, then I suggest you find those with zinc oxide of at least 16%. Otherwise, the protection may not be sufficient.

Personally, I use only formulations that are natural or using zinc oxide. And to give myself peace of mind, I now take Heliocare, which are sun protection pills. You can find my review of that under the category on sun protection. In addition, I carry a brolly whenever I should.

By: Isabelle

Isabelle — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:55:41 +0000

Thank you for your reply! Do you know about PPD rating? I think this is what we have to check for protection against UVA, which are very bad for melasma. I have just read on Makeup Alley that all physical sunscreen have very low PPD, which is bad because higher PPD means higher protection. I am even more confused…Should I go back to chemical sunscreen? Do you know about PPD? Thanks…

By: sesame

sesame — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:18:41 +0000

Melasma is very tricky and I can’t say what sunscreen can guarantee sufficient coverage as all of them are not fullproof. MV is quite good but it does leave a slight whitecast especially Creme de Jour. Creme de Soliel is slightly better or you could try their tinted version.

The best I can advice is that on top of sunscreen, try carrying umbrella and wearing sunglasses. Another thing to consider is to take sun protection pill like Heliocare.

By: Isabelle

Isabelle — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:24:00 +0000

I am so confused with sunscreen for my face…I have melasma and want to avoid chemical sunscreen. I have UV natural and SVR but if I put 1/4 tsp on my face, it’s too much, I look like a geisha and don’t want to walk down the streets…I want to order MV, but is it enough for people suffering from melasma? will I have to put a lot on my face? Any idea to find a good protection for everyday use, mostly indoor with small outdoor activities and with make-up? Thanks, I love your website…and sunscreens!

By: stiffedneck

stiffedneck — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:21:58 +0000

I tried the LRP Anthelios SX SPF 40 today on my face, and the LRP Anthelios SPF 60 (with the mentioned CELL-OX Shield techonology) on my neck. And I decided to return them both, since the one my face had a glue-like texture that was so hard to spread and make my face white like a geisha for the rest of day even I applied tons of bronzer already. The other one on the neck was clear and wasn’t that greasy, but it didnt have the Meroxyl SX or XL, so I should return them since its not that stable.
I’m writing this just so whoever wants to try the LRP Anthelios 40 with Meroxyl SX won’t have to waste their money.