Comments on: What Top Dermatologists Recommend for the Beach

By: Joyce

Joyce — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:20:37 +0000

Thank you! It seems Neutrogena and La-Roche Posay have many fans among dermatologists. There is a UV Block by L’Oreal that has Mexoryl. I’m still using SPF 15 but will use SPF 30 once I can buy a good sunscreen.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Tue, 27 May 2008 04:38:55 +0000

Thanks, Nicki.

By: futurederm

futurederm — Mon, 26 May 2008 04:17:28 +0000

Let’s see…in response to your question, Danielle, I have two conflicting thoughts. My first thought is, Dr. Baumann is one of my all-time favorite dermatologists, and she does have a point: a chemical sunscreen prevents the UV radiation from impacting your skin, whereas a physical sunscreen prevents it from penetrating your skin altogether. However, my second thought is, most experts recommend one or the other, and as long as you use your preferred sunscreen with SPF 30+ everyday, I think most dermatologists would say that is enough, whether it be physical or chemical. That said, yes, I do use both, but not together: I use NIA 24 Physical Sunscreen SPF 30 in the winter and fall, and Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch SPF 85 in the spring and summer.

By: tina

tina — Sun, 25 May 2008 23:58:38 +0000

I’d like to try the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF45.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Sun, 25 May 2008 06:59:52 +0000

Interesting. All derms, yet all recommend different degrees of protection. One derm suggests both chemical and physical protection. Which is better? Nicki, I believe you use a physcial block. Are both necessary?

By: GX

GX — Fri, 23 May 2008 07:13:27 +0000

I’m not sure if Dr. Francesca J. Fusco’s recommendation is actually..legal.. yet. To my understanding the highest spf that the FDA has currently approved from the Anthelios line is 40. Probably explains why the shipping rates at westcoastskin are absolutely ridiculous, international mail does not come cheap.

By: futurederm

futurederm — Wed, 21 May 2008 03:59:57 +0000

No, I haven’t used the Colorescience powder, sorry! Maybe one of the other readers have though…

P.S. — You have been entered in the contest for your comment!

By: lisa

lisa — Wed, 21 May 2008 03:07:26 +0000

i am surprised at how many liked the colorscience powder. while i like the idea in theory i have the product and i found the brush to be awful and scratchy. have you used it?

what i can’t find is something that stays sweatproof if i am outside in the heat. i am getting dark spots above my lips right wear i sweat. do you know if there is a lip balm that provides uva/uvb protection?

By: Boetinger

Boetinger — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:23:22 +0000

I 2nd the neutrogena’s products. LOVE this one: Neutrogena Healthy Defense Daily Moisturizer SPF 30. also, Ocean Potion products are available at Wal-Mart and they are VERY effective. good for “outside and in the water all day”

By: sofi76

sofi76 — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:23:24 +0000

this is really helpful. I’ve read about a lot of these products and can print this out and compare. I like that some of them are reasonably priced, too. Can I just say I love Neutrogena’s sun products lately.