Is Zinc Oxide in sunscreen really toxic?
In today’s blog, I am going to spend some time eviscerating a study, which evidently will be useful as loo paper in the next pandemic.
Sunscreen
Re’equil Sheer Zinc Tinted Sunscreen
Re’equil are a relatively new entrant in the sunscreen market. I will be honest with you, I like what I see on the ingredient labels…
Sunscreen
La Shield Matte Sunscreen Gel SPF 50+ PA+++ product review
La Shield produce a sunscreen that reminds me of supergoop’s sunscreen offering in the USA! Except this may be marginally better!
Sunscreen
All the mineral sunscreen you need to know about
Surprisingly, I have reviewed more mineral sunscreens than I thought possible. It just goes to show you that the popularity of mineral sunscreens has not even escaped me!
Product review
Paula’s Choice Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30
This is an extremely popular moisturiser which also has SPF 30 protection. Being a moisturiser it should permit repeated application….
Sunscreen
Mineral sunscreens for pregnant and lactating women
One of my readers on Instagram recently asked me about mineral sunscreens she could buy in India.
Sunscreen
Qurez Mineral sunscreen SPF 30 product review
The great thing about writing a non-affiliated skincare blog, is that my reader’s tell me what they want to read! It works well for me, so please keep your requests coming in. Sources of information Querz have very helpfully published
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Product review
THE INKEY LIST SPF 30 Daily Sunscreen
****An update (10 August 2020)***** I received this product a few days ago. It is as I predicted: tinted to compensate for the white chalkiness of the Zinc Oxide. It is an odd mousy brown colour (I can live with
Product review
Kiehl’s Super Fluid UV Defense Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++
This is Kiehl’s Mineral sunscreen which provides extensive broad spectrum coverage. Its the same/similar formulation to the Made in USA Kiehl offering. Should you buy it?
Product review
Clinique SPF 50 UVA/UVB Mineral Sunscreen Fluid For Face
This is an American brand sunscreen that is on average, 30 percent cheaper in the USA. As much as possible, it makes sense to buy this outside India.
Product review
The Organic Pharmacy Sunscreen SPF 50
This is a Made in the UK brand that my mother has been using for a decade now. Should you rush out to buy it?
Product review
Kama Ayurveda Sun Protection SPF 21 PA++
Kama Ayurveda is one of the few Ayurvedic brands that lists all of its ingredients. Is this product worth buying?
Product review
WOW AM2MPM sunscreen SPF 50
This is a very reasonably priced, “Made in India” sunscreen, which has attractive packaging. Despite being Rs 599 for 100ml, I urge you to leave it in the shop.
Product review
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.
Sunscreen
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.