Sunscreens

[minniemex]

My daughter in law brought this to my attention. Take it for what it is worth, but I guess if there is a sunscreen out there that should cause less problems for me I am for it!!

http://www.cosmeticdatabase.com/special/sunscreens2008/summary.php

[beachreader]

Can you tell us a few of their recommended sunscreens? To get to that place they wanted my information and stuff and I didn't want to give it but I am interested.

Thanks!

[minniemex]

Beachreader ~ just hit the "no thanks" just take me to Skin Deep" under the sign up.

Welcome to Skin Deep
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Before you enter the site, please sign up for bi-monthly updates from EWG featuring news on Skin Deep, shopping tips, and more!

No thanks, just take me to Skin Deep. (http://www.cosmeticdatabase.com/special/sunscreens2008/findyoursunscreen.php?sunscreens=1&haz=g&eff=g&nothanks=1)

[beachreader]

Oh, oops, I didn't see that, sorry! :o


Now I just have to hit Amazon.com to see if I can find some of these things because I've never heard of most of them!

[letele]

Here is another link that has their "best products" list...Mexitan is on there, around #20 I think. California Baby also makes an appearance, which they sell at my local SuperTarget.

http://cosmeticsdatabase.com/special/sunscreens2008/index.php

[Lynnette]

Interesting.....I haven't heard of any of these brand names either. Some of the approved sunscreens have ingredients that are not supposed to be healthy. When I was a kid, my Mom (a health nut) slathered the whole family with PABA....now banned because it's a carcinogen. You never know what to believe anymore. :rolleyes:

[beachreader]

When we were kids, any kind of lotion was called "suntan lotion", not "sunblock", and when we were teens, we went out with baby oil on! :eek:

[Lynnette]

We used baby oil as teens too...with iodine added. For pink aesthetics??? :D

[rockgeek]

Are there any good sunscreens available in Mexico in the case that we don't want to check baggage (the whole 3 oz thing)?

[minniemex]

I am not sure any of the "good" kind are available in Mexico, but they do carry a lot of the same brands we do here. It is just a tad bit more expensive there than here.

[BP.]

Are there any good sunscreens available in Mexico in the case that we don't want to check baggage (the whole 3 oz thing)?


Don't even know if this is on the good list or bad list, but I'm loving the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch. Various SPF's available, and the tube is . . . 3oz!! How great is that??? We didn't check bags, just carry-on, and we each brought a tube down in our 3-1-1 zip lock baggie. More than sufficient quantity for us for 9 night trip.

[rockgeek]

Don't even know if this is on the good list or bad list, but I'm loving the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch. Various SPF's available, and the tube is . . . 3oz!! How great is that??? We didn't check bags, just carry-on, and we each brought a tube down in our 3-1-1 zip lock baggie. More than sufficient quantity for us for 9 night trip.

good info, thanks BP

[eliza899vt]

Does anyone know if/where they sell the biodegradable sunscreens in Tulum? I see that those are the only ones recommended for snorkeling and we'd like to comply. We're going to try for carry on only and would prefer to purchase there. I can find Mexitan online for about $20 with S/H...so am wondering if it is any more than that in town?

Thanks!

[minniemex]

I avoid sunscreen altogether when I snorkel by just wearing a long sleeved shirt that is SPF -50. It works so much better and also provides some warmth. Also drys very quickly and comes in handy if I get chilled on land!! You can get them online. They are often referred to as "rash guard" shirts.

[eliza899vt]

I was thinking that might be the easiest way to go as well! Thanks Minnie!

[beachreader]

You know, we should try to find out who sells the "right" stuff down there. I know they used to sell it at the Alltournative shop, but I noticed that was no longer there in December.

I agree the shirt would be a good choice, but what about the backs of your legs? Do you wear pants too?

Maybe you can find a couple of 3 oz. tubes of the eco stuff (which I have found at most health-food stores) to bring with you and only use it for the snorkeling places. Then, for days that you're just hanging on the beach, just use the traditional stuff?

[minniemex]

That is the cool part of snorkeling!! I never have to turn over on the beach because that is all done while I snorkel:D

Really, I never have any trouble with the backs of my legs. I have on one occasion burned, but there is more to that story!!

[PhyllisB]

Really, I never have any trouble with the backs of my legs. I have on one occasion burned, but there is more to that story!!


Do we get to hear it, or is it rated R?? ;)

[minniemex]

No, not rated R, just verrrrrrrrry embarrassing!!:D

[jerry0503211]

I was thinking that might be the easiest way to go as well! Thanks Minnie!