Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock

Recently, Watson’s introduced the 29ml trial size Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF30 and I got one to test out. 

This is really great because I had always wanted to buy the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF55 when it was first launched.  But I stopped short because I couldn’t get the Helioplex figured out. 

However, unlike the one with SPF55, Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF30 does not contain Helioplex though.  Instead, it protects with Parsol 1789, also known as Avobenzone, an advanced broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection.  In addition, the non-oily formula is supposedly enriched with Vitamins A, C and E, is PABA-free and non-comedogenic. 

Shiseido Sun Protection Lotion

I have moved on from my favourite SkinCeuticals Physical UV Defense SPF30 to using Shiseido Extra Smooth Sun Protection Lotion with SPF34 PA++ since last month and have been quite happy with it so far.

What’s in a good sunblock?

For those of us who live in the tropical region, sunblock is a necessity.  But do we really know if the one we’re wearing is effective? 

First, you might like to know that sunblock is actually different from sunscreen.  A sunblock physically blocks the sun’s UV radiation of the skin, both UVA and UVB.  Like the way clothes, umbrella and trees work to shade us. 

The most well-known chemical sunblock is zinc oxide and it scatters, reflects, and physically blocks UV radiation.  Other commonly used sunblocks are talc, titanium dioxide, and red vetenary petrolatum.