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hopeful123 · Feb 5, 2008, 01:09 AM

All this talk about skin lightening but one very important step is sunblock/sunscreen.
Anyone tried any that stopped them from darkening in the sun?
What is the best? I get through with lightening and use neutrogena dry touch spf 30 and I still get dark, so its like Im wasting my time.
Anyone tried and found ones that work.
Makeupalley.com has reviews anyone tried any of those

Hundalei · Feb 5, 2008, 01:19 AM

Hello,

Try a sunscreen with titanium (dioxide) as an ingredient. From what I understand the small metal particles help reflect UV Rays. I use Ombrelle SPF 60, which states on the packaging that it is recommended for those whose skin is sun intolerant. I am not allergic to the sun, I just burn really badly. Any other sunscreen, no matter what SPF rating I will burn through in less than 1/2 an hour. This stuff I can be outside 6-8 hours and still be my ivory skinned self. The sun just does not get through it. Hope that helps.

Hundalei

SugarBlush · Feb 5, 2008, 06:03 PM

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55.
Go & serach about it on Google. It is the best sunblock because it contains the new Helioplex technology. :)

Hundalei · Feb 5, 2008, 11:11 PM

I have a bottle of the Neutregena SPF 55. 1/2 the power of Ombrelle 60 from my personal experience. It really didn't cut it for me.

Hundalei

MAHARANI · Feb 6, 2008, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by Hundalei

Hello,

I use Ombrelle SPF 60, which states on the packaging that it is recommended for those whose skin is sun intolerant. I am not allergic to the sun, I just burn really badly. Any other sunscreen, no matter what SPF rating I will burn through in less than 1/2 an hour. This stuff I can be outside 6-8 hours and still be my ivory skinned self.

Hundalei

Hi,

Just wanted to know if you found it leaves a white tint on the skin.

mellowkat · Feb 6, 2008, 02:04 PM

Neutrogena sunblocks

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 70 is the one I use

PunkChic · Feb 6, 2008, 03:42 PM

We can't get neutrogena sunscreen in UK. Any good alternatives?

Hundalei · Feb 6, 2008, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by MAHARANI

Hi,

just wanted to know if you found it leaves a white tint on the skin.

Hi,

It is a cream and not a lotion so it is thicker and does need a lot of rub in time. No white tint when properly applied to my knowledge.

zeesh · Mar 3, 2008, 04:08 PM

Hi if spf 30 iz not working u can use spf 60 or 90 I personaly use spf 90 and it really protects me

janice589 · Mar 3, 2008, 06:24 PM

Look at this site it lists the most effective and safest sunscreens available:
Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Database - Special Report.

pielabanana · Jul 4, 2010, 05:41 PM

Hey, I'm indian and I really need a sunscreen that doesn't let me tan, since in india, being fair is like the being tan of america haha, and I tan very easily, running the mile in gym class in middle school, I was a shade darker than when I started... any suggestions?

halconen · May 25, 2012, 10:17 AM

Hundalei, thanks for your tip on Ombrelle SPF 60 and for mentioning the ingredient. I just want to be sure to get the same product as you as I know products of the same name in different markets can have different ingredients (not mention that they can change over time). Are getting this in Europe, Asia, or North America? I've seen some Ombrelle that list Mexoryl (actually a tradename) Thanks.

Sailormoon2013 · Jun 10, 2012, 09:05 AM

Hi are you sure nutrogeana spf 55 will work? I burn easily in he sun and I get dark skin fast s well will it prevent me from getting darker?