topic Re: Elemis with SPF in Today's Special Value

Elemis with SPF

lovesallanimals — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:50:10 GMT

I pre-ordered the TSV with spf. I just read one of the questions asked under the item about the ingredients and it stated that the spf is a chemical one not physical. I never use a chemical spf now I am worried and will probably return it. I also ordered the one without so I will use that under my Dr. Gross spf 50 physical sun cream. What do you all think about the chemical ingredient in this?

Re: Elemis with SPF

NicksmomESQ — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 13:13:34 GMT

It doesn't bother me at all.

Re: Elemis with SPF

millieshops — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 13:21:21 GMT

@lovesallanimalsI do not worry about the chemical in sunscreen, but your concern just sent me to Google!

Once I skipped past the ads and the topics near the top of the list where I fear people are paying to be there, I read from several skin scientists. The only reason I could find for avoiding chemical sunscreen was that a small percentage of people are allergic to them. One article even said that even the term spf refers to the chemicals although I admit I didn't bother to remember the details.

Anyway, I'm not changing my habits. I'm apparently not allergic because I've been using chemical spf's without problems. Each of us has our own experience, but when I make choices, I like to see evidence from someone who has seen many cases, not just a few.

Re: Elemis with SPF

Icegoddess — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 14:14:41 GMT

I remember a study I saw last year that was showing that chemical sunscreens showed up in the bloodstream, so it does get absorbed. I know Andrew Lessman has a physical sunscreen and claims he would NEVER put a chemical sunscreen on. However, he didn't explain WHY he would never use one and I also didn't hear him say anything about his sunscreens being sweat or water resistant.

I really only wear sunscreen when I work out in the yard or know I will be in the sun for awhile unless it's already in my makeup because any sunscreen I have ever used, even ones meant for the face I feel like clogs my pores. And since I currently only wear makup (which doesn't have SPF) to church I basically never wear sunscreen. Therefore, I decided to try this version of Elemis with the SPF in it. I have used the other version in the past and would've bought it at this price anyways.

Re: Elemis with SPF

lovesallanimals — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 15:26:30 GMT

Thanks everyone. I have to wear the highest spf as I am a redhead with fair skin. I have an app't. with my dermatologist later this week and I will ask her what she thinks.

Re: Elemis with SPF

Icegoddess — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 15:39:59 GMT

@lovesallanimals wrote:
Thanks everyone. I have to wear the highest spf as I am a redhead with fair skin. I have an app't. with my dermatologist later this week and I will ask her what she thinks.

@lovesallanimals , I think a physical sunscreen is always going to be a safer choice than a chemical one assuming you actually wear it. I have a physical tinted sunscreen I wear skiing, but I don't sweat then and nobody can really see my face anyways. They tend to have a chalky cast to them which can be more problematic for darker skin tones than fair like you are. Andrew Lessman claims that his does not have that cast. The Elta MD one I use skiing used to be perfect for me (I'm pretty fair too), but they changed the formula and it's kinda slimy going on now and the color is also not as good which is why I wouldn't wear it on a regular basis.

Re: Elemis with SPF

Kachina624 — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:23:09 GMT

All I know is I've had two serious skin cancers surgically removed and the only sun blocks my dermatologist has recommended have been chemical ones, probably because they're the most effective.

Re: Elemis with SPF

lovesallanimals — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:28:01 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
All I know is I've had two serious skin cancers surgically removed and the only sun blocks my dermatologist has recommended have been chemical ones, probably because they're the most effective.

Kachina624: I have also had some skin cancers removed and that is why I am so cautious. But your answer is very interesting and I will definitely ask my dermatologist about this in my upcoming visit.