I'd like to see more items with SPF

[msmichellemiller]

I was thinking in the shower...how great would that be if they could formulate a body wash that leaves an SPF on your skin? How about for the hair...more hair products with SPF; keeps us color-treated gals looking good longer!
I recently heard that you have to use like a whole entire ounce of sunblock on your face for it to really even protect. That's a lot to smear on, if you think about it. So, I hope they just start making all products mega-SPF. Hopefully then when you are wearing a combo of the products you're mega-protected.

[Candleman]

I was thinking in the shower...how great would that be if they could formulate a body wash that leaves an SPF on your skin? How about for the hair...more hair products with SPF; keeps us color-treated gals looking good longer!
I recently heard that you have to use like a whole entire ounce of sunblock on your face for it to really even protect. That's a lot to smear on, if you think about it. So, I hope they just start making all products mega-SPF. Hopefully then when you are wearing a combo of the products you're mega-protected.

I had to laugh recently when I noticed long sleeve shirts with SPF.

[aggie02a]

I sell MaryKay, and almost all of our products contain SPF, which is great since I am horrible about putting it on myself! I would love it if our bath products had SPF in them. Perhaps it is something that could be recommended!!

[barbara77380]

I was thinking in the shower...how great would that be if they could formulate a body wash that leaves an SPF on your skin? How about for the hair...more hair products with SPF; keeps us color-treated gals looking good longer!
I recently heard that you have to use like a whole entire ounce of sunblock on your face for it to really even protect. That's a lot to smear on, if you think about it. So, I hope they just start making all products mega-SPF. Hopefully then when you are wearing a combo of the products you're mega-protected.
I'm scared of SPF. I don't trust it. Maybe I'm just sceptical or maybe I'm just ignorant. But what is that stuff anyways? All more chemically goop? Is it really safe for you to have all that SPF everywhere? I buy make up base with SPF and the face powder has spf too, but other than that I don't wear SPF well I rarely go outside anyways. Face cream with SPF? don't need it. It all becomes too redundant. I think I saw this face cream with SPF 85, now who's gonna stay out there in the sun 85 times longer than it would take to burn without SPF. I guess some people do. I'm just a house cat who lounges around indoors all day...but that clothes with SPF sounds interesting. Don't like all that goop all over my body anyways..so that might work if need be...especially good for men too who work outdoors..like the lawn men with those long sleeve shirts on...

[TXrose]

I'm scared of SPF. I don't trust it. Maybe I'm just sceptical or maybe I'm just ignorant. But what is that stuff anyways? All more chemically goop? Is it really safe for you to have all that SPF everywhere? I buy make up base with SPF and the face powder has spf too, but other than that I don't wear SPF well I rarely go outside anyways. Face cream with SPF? don't need it. It all becomes too redundant. I think I saw this face cream with SPF 85, now who's gonna stay out there in the sun 85 times longer than it would take to burn without SPF. I guess some people do. I'm just a house cat who lounges around indoors all day...but that clothes with SPF sounds interesting. Don't like all that goop all over my body anyways..so that might work if need be...especially good for men too who work outdoors..like the lawn men with those long sleeve shirts on...


I would buy it. I have 50 right now. Because I am a red head and have medium fair skin I can burn after just a couple hours outside, also some medications I take make me even more suseptable to the sun's rays. I love the outdoors and can't stand staying inside. I can't use something with an 8 spf becuase I will still burn. I have a 45 for the face I haven't seen an 85 yet but I would use it because my face and neck are the first place to burn. I sure don't want skin cancer.

[msmichellemiller]

Hey TX Rose: I recently saw a new sunblock from Neutrogena with something called Helioplex or something like that. Anyway it claims to block out ALL and EVERY kind of ray there is 100%. You might want to check it out; looks like some kind of Super-SPF on steroids.

[TXrose]

Ooh I will check it out. Although I do like a little tan. Right now my legs finally don't look so white!! But I have the sock line from going out and playing golf so often. But my face is the one that gets the most although I do wear a hat and sunscreen but I would like a higher SPF for the face. . I am two tone on my arms too.

[howdyall18]

TX rose, I feel your pain. I have auburn hair, I'm pretty fair, and very moley. (is that a word?) I have slowly been weaning myself off the warm sun (besides my daily vit-d's worth) for the past few years. This year, I don't go out at all. After having about 12 "questionable" moles removed, it just makes sense to avoid it. If I do yard work or swim, I wait until the sun is setting. If I do go out I have to wear a lot of sunscreen or I start to burn in minutes. But, I feel good about my decision. My mom has the skin of a 65 year old and she turns 50 this year. I think I look pretty young for my age. I would love to find a good shampoo/cond w/ suncreen. I have looked online, but just a few high end brands carry them. Not even my beloved Aveda carries one.

For self tanning, I use Natural Glow and then I layer the Loreal tanning mist when I want a deeper look. It stinks, but it looks natural on my skin.

[TXrose]

My mom will be 71 in a few months and she looks young for 70 she could easily pass for 60. People don't believe I am closing in on 50 but my mom always took care to make sure we didn't burn when we were young and eating right has a lot to do with it, plus heredity. I have a friend who is 3 years younger than me but looks much older as she spend all our 20/30's tanning, which she did well. Her skin looks like leather, I spent time making sure I didn't burn!!!

[MomTimesFive]

I burn after just a short time out in the sun too, and I wouldn't think of letting my kids be outside without a high SPF sunblock since they are fair and burn easily too. It took a few painful sunburns for me to wise up and start using a good sunblock *every* time I'm going to be out in the sun.

[Wilson]

I'm trying to get prepared for our first-ever cruise and saw this tip for Rit Sun Guard... I'm not sure about the effectiveness, but here ya go..

http://www.amazon.com/Rit-Guard-Laundry-Treatment-Protectant/dp/B0000Y3F6W

[MomTimesFive]

SPF protection in clothing would probably work on my husband because he wears long sleeved shirts even when it's hot, but I tend to wear more sleeveless blouses and dresses when it's hot, so it probably wouldn't be practical for me to wear SPF clothing. Actually, now that I think about it...I don't get it. Aren't you covered where your clothes are anyhow? Does the SPF in the clothing create a "vapor of protection" over the exposed areas of the body?

[Wilson]

Aren't you covered where your clothes are anyhow? Does the SPF in the clothing create a "vapor of protection" over the exposed areas of the body?

:dunno: I have no idea! I've tried to stay out of the sun threads because I've currently got a rockin' tan and will continue to lay out every other day or so until our vacation lol. I don't usually put sunscreen on my kids for our pool where they're only out for 1 hour or so bursts... they're awful cute with their little tanned faces :p. I would put sunscreen on them at the beach though and I did for ds' football camp where he was in the sun all day...

[MomTimesFive]

My older two kids tanned beautifully, but my three little ones take after their lily white mother :o

[Wilson]

My older two kids tanned beautifully, but my three little ones take after their lily white mother :o

LOL! I understand! I'm blonde(-ish these days) with fair skin, but I can tan - it's just a lot of work. I have a red-headed cousin (hush MSU) that couldn't tan for anything and was always so frustrated about it when we were teens. My mom is the same way as I am and I am VERY thankful that she has gorgeous skin - it's not leathery or wrinkly, she looks a good 10 years younger than she is and she's always made an effort to tan in the summer. My oldest has fair skin, but seems to tan okay... my youngest is darker naturally and I don't know why! LOL!

My skin has a tendency to blemish and always clears up in the summer with a tan. I recently had some moles that I was concerned about checked out with a dermatologist and he wasn't concerned whatsoever so now I have to pay out-of-pocket to have them removed (and I WANT them removed - if you saw me in person, you'd understand :()

[TXrose]

L have a red-headed cousin (hush MSU) that couldn't tan for anything and was always so frustrated about it when we were teens.

My sister and I are both redhead's, her's is the more orange, mine gets blonde streaks in the summer (good at hiding the gray). She has a fair complexion, mine is more medium, I can tan to an extent, my arms more than my legs but I get a bit of a golden tan on the legs.
Of course, my grandmother once told me if all my freckles would connect together I would have a lovely tan. My little sister on the other hand is very white, she doesn't tan at all.
My kids (even my redheaded son) have always tanned well but I always put sunscreen on them because later in life they could have problems with skin cancer. Back when I was a kid there wasn't really sunscreen, all the girls would put on baby oil and lay out in the sun. I guess that baby oil just helped bake their skin, my mom would never let me do that. I am thankful now she wouldn't because I might have had some problems.

[cgwoolf]

Ok, here's what I've learned in the last couple of years. That Neutrogena with the Helioplex has even been recommended by a dermatologist who sells skin products. She says it is the best on the market.

Someone says they are skeptical of SPF's. Please do not be. ALL dermatologists will tell you that if you leave your house, you need it. Some of worst damage (for people who are almost never outdoors) comes from...riding in a car! That's right. Those rays come in your windows, even tinted ones to an extent.

The only thing about SPF's is most people do not use enough. Dr. Oz says that going higher than 45 won't necessarily do you anymore good. Issue is to put enough of it on and if you sweat, get wet, stay outside - to replenish every hour or so. Being outside bare skinned for 15-20 minutes a day is healthy because you get your Vitamin D. Any more than that makes you susceptible to skin cancer.

The clothese with the SPF are good because they do add another protective layer. Evil sun's rays can get thru your clothing.

That's all for me folks!

[howdyall18]

Wilson, I am Pm'ing you...

[petalpusher]

Another ingredient to look for is mexoryl. Only found in Loreal products, they own the patent. My friend's derm recommends this above all others. Once only sold in Canada in Loreal sunscreens, it can now be found in facial creams made by loreal in the stores. Or you can also buy it online from Canadian drug stores (and get the actual sunscreen). It blocks 100% UVA and UVB.
My family lives in Canada, so every trip there I stock up.

Hey TX Rose: I recently saw a new sunblock from Neutrogena with something called Helioplex or something like that. Anyway it claims to block out ALL and EVERY kind of ray there is 100%. You might want to check it out; looks like some kind of Super-SPF on steroids.