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non-greasy face sunscreen
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 1:48 pm
by sea-nile
All of this talk about skin cancer and sunscreen made me want to post this question.
Maybe it has been answered before, but I can't find it.
Anyway, I have oily skin like a teenager at the ripe old age of Forty-something....
and most sunscreens that are for faces are greasy and can give me zits.
I use spf 15 oil of olay and that is fine around here, but in STJ it really does not work because it is not very waterproof.
I only have 25 days to find something now!
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 1:56 pm
by eehman
Aveeno is great- my skin breaks out from most other ones!!!!
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 1:59 pm
by Pia
OK, try living on STJ being 40 (something) with really oily skin 
so here you go -
http://www.dermstore.com/product_Sunfor ... 9_4688.htm
http://www.dermstore.com/product_Sunfor ... r_7003.htm
This product is very, very good - I swim with it, it is non oily and when I get home it is still on my face even (you can see it on the washcloth after you cleanse) They have 3 different shades - used to be only 2 - I have one of the natural ones, as I read the "clear" can be too white on some people and the one I use (don't remember which one of the 2 others, I can check if you like) is alittle dark for me so I was thinking about ordering the clear and mixing.
It is quite expensive but you can get the refills and alittle goes a long way - and it does last.
The whole Dermstore website is an excellent place to order all of your beauty needs - and a little tip, once you have registered, go to your favourite products and add them to your favourite list that you can create and you will get an automatic 10% off if you order by making your selections from your favourites page (hope that makes sense 
)
Pia
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 2:13 pm
by Ksea
I bought the CVS brand "for faces" for DJ and it works very well. It stays on in the water and does not look greasy on the skin. I think it did give him a (very) few blemishes, but he uses Pro Activ every night, so by morning his skin was clear. It also comes in a nice carry on size.
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 2:13 pm
by liamsaunt
I use this:
http://www.clinique.com/templates/produ ... D=PROD9705
when I am not swimming, and this:
http://www.clinique.com/templates/produ ... ID=PROD548
When I am in the water. I always reapply as soon as I get out, and if I am going to loll around in the water after snorkeling, I get out and reapply, then get back in the water.
Another good thing to do is to wear a ballcap in the water for extra shade.
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 2:30 pm
by onthelake
I've been using Neutrogena for years (spf 55 or 70?) Not greasy and stays on while swiming. But I do reapply after snorkeling. And I always have a hat on at the beach.
By the way, I just called my Doctor to get an appointment. Time flyes and of course it's been over a year. Thanks you, Forum - for the 'wake up call'.
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:03 pm
by kellyanna
Pia,
I just ordered the almost clear. Look forward to using it!
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:18 pm
by Pia
Hey Kellyanna,
I think you will really like it - see you soon
Pia
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 9:49 pm
by kellyanna
Pia,
We arrive 2 weeks from today! Yippee! Will be there until Oct. 30.
I can't wait to get the sunblock. I think it will work wonders when I play tennis as well.
See ya'll soon.
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 11:37 pm
by RickG
I like the white zinc oxide. It seems to work really well.
Cheers, RickG
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:42 am
by sea-nile
Thanks for all of your great suggestions!
Now I just need to get off of this forum and do some internet shopping!
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:00 am
by LysaC
Bullfrog sunscreen is non-oily/greasy. It is a quick drying gel.
I have very sensitive skin on my face- break outs all over the place with greasy stuff- and Bullfrog never casused a one.
I've used the gel form and the spray-on gel form. Awesome protection!! I don;t even think I had to re-apply.
And you can use it for the entire body- no having to cart around two different kinds of sunscreen.
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 12:37 pm
by Maryanne
Obaji 35.
It's a great sunscreen and never ever clogs me or makes me break out.