Beauty Tips For Body Care
Hey guys!We hope you had a wonderful New Years and that your 2019 is off to a kick-ass start :)To start off the new year, we’re giving a much needed update to the sunscreen wiki! This is part of the big sidebar update - each week a new wiki page will go live and we’ll have a discussion post like this one to go over the research, talk about the ingredient, and give feedback on the wiki page! Click here if you want to check out the post schedule :)Some general advice: don't go on a shopping spree and buy a ton of new sunscreens! Do introduce products 2 weeks apart and patch test before you use it on your whole face.As you may have guessed the sunscreen wiki is pretty big, so let’s jump right in! Sunscreen (click here!)General informationWe recommend wearing a sunscreen with SPF of 30+ with high UVA protection every day, in order to protect your skin from sun damage. If you're using products that make your skin more sensitive to the sun, like AHAs, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, or certain oral medications, it's even more important to wear sunscreen! EffectsSunscreen has the following benefits:1Reduces the risk of skin cancerPrevents hyperpigmentationProtects against signs of photodamage (fine lines, etc.)Prevents burnsCheck out Guides and information and Sun protection measurements for more in-depth overviews on sunscreen! How to useWe recommend applying either a thick layer of sunscreen, or two thinner layers which may result in better protection as you'll use more product.2, 3 Not using enough product means you won't get the labeled SPF! Make sure to apply your product BEFORE getting sun exposure.Don't rub your product into your skin, but try to distribute it evenly and then leave it alone. Often forgotten areas on your face include: the area around your eyebrows, your nose and nose wings, and your chin.If you'll be in direct sunlight for extended periods of time, or the UV index is particularly nasty, use a product with higher protection or add another layer of product before going out. Reapply sunscreen after swimming, sweating, or towelling off. Remember to use other UV protection methods on sunny days, such as wearing hats, sunglasses, and seeking shade!Apply sunscreen at the end of your AM skincare routine. If you use makeup, let the sunscreen dry completely before using any makeup products.Cleanser > Moisturizer > Sunscreen > Primer, Makeup, etc.You can also use an SPF moisturizer in place of a sunscreen, just be sure to treat it like a sunscreen! Look for SPF 30+, good UVA protection, and apply it like you would a sunscreen.To remove sunscreen, your regular cleanser will usually be fine. If you've cleansed your face and it still feels a bit slimy or you feel there's leftover product, you may need an additional first cleanse like an oil cleanse, a makeup remover, or cleansing balm. Most non-waterproof sunscreens don’t need a first cleanser, although waterproof and some stubborn non-waterproof sunscreens might! Check out the cleanser wiki for product recommendationsIf you have dark skin, avoid sunscreens with high percentages of physical filters (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide) as they'll lend a white cast to your skin. Chemical sunscreens are your best bet.If you have sensitive skin, you may prefer to look for an all physical sunscreen or a physical/chemical combination sunscreen - chemical filters may cause stinging and irritation for some people. Product recommendationsHoly Grail SunscreensHoly Grail Sunscreen Post 2018Holy Grail Sunscreen Post 2017Holy Grail Sunscreen Post 2016More sunscreen recs! BrandsThere are so many great sunscreen options out there! This is a list of brands known for having fantastic sunscreens :)In order to keep the recs list below from getting too long and to give other products time to shine, we're focusing on products from brands not listed below. Be sure to go through these brand recommendations, since many of the Holy Grail sunscreen recs are from them!AveneBiodermaCeraVeEucerinLa Roche-Posay (Int’l)Paula’s Choiceto find your country scroll to the bottom and click ‘International’ under the ‘Partners’ headingRoC GuideAcontains short-chain alcohol (drying alcohol)EOcontains essential oilsFcontains (synthetic) fragranceNWno (reported) white cast - results may depend on how deep your skin tone is; products without (NW) don't necessarily have a white cast Physical sunscreensCoola Mineral Face SPF 30EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41Alba Botanica Sensitive Fragrance Free Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 (A)Etude House Sunprise Airy Finish SPF 50 PA+++ (A, EO, NW)Australian Gold Botanical Tinted SPF 50La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra Light Fluid SPF 50 for Face Chemical sunscreensBiore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ / PA++++ & Gel SPF 50+ / PA++++ (A, F, NW)Nivea Sun Protect Super Water Gel SPF 50 / PA+++ (NW)Black Girl Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 (NW)Neutrogena Clear Face Break-Out Free Liquid Lotion Sunscreen SPF 55 (NW)Etude House Sunprise Mild Watery Light SPF50+ / PA+++ (A, EO, NW)Bioderma Photoderm MAX Lait SPF 50+ / PPD 42 (NW)La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Ultra Light Fluid SPF50 / PPD 42 (A, NW) Physical/Chemical sunscreensCanmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV SPF 50+ / PA++++Elta MD UV Clear SPF 46Shiseido Senka Mineral Water UV Gel SPF 50 / PA +++ (A, EO)Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free SPF 42 (A, F)Eucerin Sun Fluid Sensitive Protect SPF 50+ (A) Moisturizers + SPFReminder: if a moisturizer + spf is your main sunscreen, treat it like a sunscreen! Don’t skimp out on application just because it has moisturizer in the name - otherwise, you won’t get the full protection specified.PhysicalPaula's Choice Skin Recovery Daily Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30ChemicalCeraVe Ultra Light Moisturizer + SPF 30Cetaphil PRO Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 (NW)Kate Somerville Daily Deflector Moisturizer SPF 50Olay Total Effects Anti-Aging Moisturizer SPF 30 (F)La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Moisturizer SPF 30Physical/ChemicalOlay Complete Defence Daily UV Moisturising Lotion SPF 30+CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion AM SPF 30 Resources Sun protection measurementsUVBYou probably know all about this one - UVB causes redness, burns, skin cancer, and photoaging.SPF (Sun Protection Factor) indicates how much a sunscreen protects from UVB radiation, measured by how red your skin gets. Say that normally, your skin would get red after 2 minutes in the sun. In ideal circumstances, when you use a sunscreen with SPF 30, you could be in the sun for 30 times longer before it gets red - so 60 minutes. That’s not to say you’re fully protected from UV rays - for instance, SPF 30 lets through 3.3% and SPF 60 lets through 1.7% - but SPF 30+ is pretty dang good!However, that’s just the way SPF is measured. Real life conditions will be impacted by the UV index, clouds, and water or snow. Maybe one sunny day at the beach you’d normally get red after 2 minutes, but on another day it might be 30. So don’t take the method of figuring out SPF to heart - that’s how scientists measure it, but that’s not how it plays out in real life! Just know that you should be looking for SPF 30+.Other factors that impact real-life SPF include application method (how much is applied and how even it is), sweat, sunscreen rubbing off due to clothes, phones, or hands, etc. So if you’ll be out in the sun for extended periods or the UV index is particularly high, it’s best to use sunscreen with a higher SPF and reapply more frequently than you normally would!UVABesides UVB radiation, we're also exposed to UVA, which contributes to skin cancer and photoaging. And while UVB is responsible for most sunburns, UVA can also cause burning and redness.4 Unfortunately, SPF doesn’t cover UVA. So how do you know what sunscreens give proper UVA protection? Well, that turns out to be a bit complicated; it's different all over the world.Here is an overview of the most common indicators of UVA protection (aka UVAPF):"Broad spectrum" (US) - there's a certain amount of UVA protection, but unfortunately this says little about how much. (However, having this on the label is better than nothing)"Broad spectrum" (Australia) - UVA protection is at least 1/3rd of UVB protection. E.g. a broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 will have a UVAPF of at least 10UVA seal (EU) - UVA protection is at least 1/3rd of UVB protectionPPD - Persistent Pigment Darkening (L'Oreal and others). Tests how well sunscreen protects from getting tan. A PPD of 5 should mean you can stay in the sun 5 times longer than you normally would, similar to how SPF works. Look for sunscreens with at least a PPD of 8 - the higher, the better!PA rating (Japan) - measures amount of UVA protection, from PA+ to PA++++. PA relates to PPD like so:PA+ = PPD 2-4PA++ = PPD 4-8PA+++ = PPD 8-16PA++++ = PPD16+ (not used everywhere)PA+++ or higher is a good choice!Boots star rating (UK, Ireland) - measures the ratio of UVA to UVB protection (SPF):3 stars = 0.6 - 0.84 stars = 0.8 - 0.95 stars = 0.9 and upE.g. a sunscreen with SPF 30 and 5 stars will have a UVAPF of at least 30 x 0.9 = 27.We recommend using an SPF 30 sunscreen with at least three stars Guides and informationThe Science Sunday series on sun care!The Basics (SPF, UVA, UVB) and Mythbusting. Let’s talk science! by u/katcherintheryeUV, UV Damage, and UV Filters by u/BrookeEndsVitamin D and UV Exposure by u/-punctum-Let’s talk about sunscreen! by u/squidisticWhat you should know about sunscreens - Vanity RexChemical vs Physical Sunscreens - LabMuffinRemember to use sunscreen...on your lips! by u/ShortScorpioIs your sunscreen killing the coral (the science) - LabMuffinHow to choose the right sunscreen - SkinaceaDetailed information on all UV filters - SkinaceaSkincancer.org sunscreen overviewWHO UV Guide & Health effects of UV radiationApplication of sunscreen − theory and reality (full text) More sunscreen recommendations!Cosmetically elegant sunscreens for those with deeper skin tones made by u/__looking_for_things (original post)2018 r/AsianBeautyAdvice sunscreen roundupList of reef safe sunscreensIt's sunburn season, Northern Hemisphere! What are your sunscreen recs?What's your favorite sunscreen and why?What sunscreen do you use for oily skin?Reviews of all-physical sunscreens:Comparison of Banana Boat, Neutrogena and AveenoComparison of Elta MD, Aubrey Organics and Alba BotanicaComparison of Blue Lizard, Yes to Cucumber, Badger, Replenix, Melashade, Paula's Choice and Elta MDReviews of chemical sunscreens:Comparison of sunscreens with Tinosorb, Uvinul T150, Uvinal A Plus and Mexoryl made by /u/peter_789 (older version)Sunscreen comparison spreadsheet made by /u/adelaideab (original post) UV IndexesUVLensEPA UV Index (US)Met Office UV Index (UK) Contributorsu/-punctum-u/dignifiedstrutWe're very thankful for their help in the Sunscreen Research Thread!! Sources Our discussion questions:Did you learn anything new about sunscreen?What are your own experiences with sunscreen?Do you have any awesome sunscreen posts saved that we should include?How does the wiki page look? Please join us in next week, when we’ll discuss azelaic acid!If you'd like to be kept up to date on what happens in the sub, you can subscribe here to be notified of new wiki threads, Fireside Chat threads, and/or official Meta posts. If you subscribe, you'll receive a PM whenever a new thread is live!
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