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Banana Boat children sunscreens
This blog is a product review of Banana Boat sunscreens for kids and children. I would buy both. Previously this was not the case
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Mustela sunscreen for kids SPF 50
Every now and again I will come across a sunscreen that should be made in the way that sunscreens should be made: this is one such sunscreen.
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NIVEA SUN Kids Lotion SPF 50+
This blog is a product review of Nivea Sun Kids Lotion SPF 50 and I look at the ingredient list against my criteria
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Why + What should I know about the Sunscreen I buy for my kid?
Buying sunscreen for kids requires every parent and guardian to educate themselves about ingredients, because there are so few safeguards in place.
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Sun Protection for young people
This is a short series on sun protection for young people – that is, people who are infants, under the age of 5 and teenagers
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Sun protection that you need to take during a heatwave
PREVENTION OF SKIN CANCER BY REDUCING EXPOSURE TO UV RADIATION IS AN OPTION. AND THAT’S WHAT TODAY’S BLOG IS ABOUT
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Which American sunscreen should men use?
If you are a man, which sunscreen could you use? Especially if you live in the USA?
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Bello Photostable sunscreen SPF 40+ PA+++
This is an affordable favourite of Delhi dermatologists. Does it live up to the hype?
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Sunscreens to have on your top shelf (October 2019)
Quick reference guide for sunscreens that everyone should have on their shelf.
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O3+ Mattifying gel SPF 50
At Rs 445 for 50g, this is a reasonably priced sunscreen. Should you buy it?
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kaya Daily Moisturising Sunscreen SPF 30
A “Made in India” sunscreen that comes so close to the finish line. At Rs 870 for 75ml, do I suggest you use it?
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azafran organics SPF 30 & SPF 50 – Adult cut
Made in India sunscreens claiming to be Boot’s 4 star rated. Priced at Rs 700 and Rs 900 for identical ingredients. Are they worth the price?
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The Sunscreen Reeboot: What to look for on the Ingredient label of sunscreens
Converting our knowledge of photoprotection into useful labelling on sunscreens in the US, EU and India.
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The Sunscreen reboot: what damage is sunscreen preventing?
As I approach my six month party, I could not help but notice how often I am asked about sunscreen. This blog is part of one of three in the Sunscreen reboot.
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Top infant and kid’s mineral sunscreens
After looking at over 50 kid’s products in CVS pharmacy (a US pharmacy chain), I can happily slap on 3 products onto my imaginary child.
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How to pay the lowest price for your sunscreen
With so much choice in an American pharmacy, how do you choose the lowest cost sunscreen? Its not how you think.
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Zinc Oxide 101 (USA edition) – everything you need to know
Zinc Oxide is a broadspectrum filter that you should look for in your sunscreen. Its photostable and isn’t going to make its way through your dermal barrier.
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ALPHA-H Daily Essential Moisturiser SPF 50 ( 50ml )
The retail price is £29 for 50ml.
It works out at INR 2,600 plus shipping to India. Give it a miss and save the shipping and taxes worthwhile
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Shahnaz Husain Sun Block SPF 60 PA+++
The retail price (at the time of writing) is INR 455 for 100g. This is at the low end for a surprisingly not hideous product.
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VLCC 3D YouthBoost SUN SCREEN GEL SPF 40 PA+++
This product is cheap at INR 265 for 50g. Its so tempting to buy this fancy sounding “YouthBoost” sunscreen gel creme. Trust me, just don’t.
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VLCC Matte Look Depigmentation SUN SCREEN GEL CRÈME SPF 30 PA+++
This is a sunscreen that does not get the sunscreen 101 formulation correct. You don’t need to use it.
Retail price: INR 295 for 100g so is it really a bargain?
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VLCC Youth Boost Body Lotion SPF 25
VLCC’s body lotion with SPF 25 is regularly sold as a buy 1 get 1 free, indicating the brand’s push into the market. Even at INR 399 for 400ml, please skip this product.
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L’Oreal Paris UV Advanced 12H UV Protector SPF 50+ PA++++
Household name L’Oreal Paris offers a blockbuster sunscreen. Does it tick all the correct boxes to be worthy of your shelf-space?
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kaya skin clinic Sweat-Proof Sunscreen SPF 30+
At INR 975 for 60ml, this is one of the pricier sunscreens. Price is not per se an issue if the product passes the sunscreen test.
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Lotus Herbals Ultra Sunblock SPF 100+ PA+++
Is this SPF 100+ PA+++ product worth buying?
MRP: Rs 795 for 30ml
My view: Give it a miss
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Lotus Herbals Sun Block Cream SPF 30 PA++
Review of Lotus Herbals Sun Block SPF 30 PA++
MRP: Rs 345 for 100g
My view: Give it a miss
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O3+ Chamomile Facial Cream SPF 40
Review of O3+ Dermal zone soothing gel cream SPF 30.
Retail price: Rs 1,050 for 50gm.
My view: Give it a miss.
Myths about sun-protection
My sister pointed out that I may be too tunnel visioned in my approach to sun protection – I assume everyone is on the same page as I am. She has a point. We all heard others say, “skin cancer
Chemicals to avoid – Benzophenone-3
In the introduction to this series (Chemicals to Avoid – Parabens), I wrote I’d periodically highlight chemicals we should avoid based on these guidelines: What is the primary use of the substance? How is the substance used in cosmetics/skincare/personal care
Chemicals to avoid – parabens
Parabens: this post outlines what their uses are and why you should avoid using cosmetic products containing them.