Sun Damage
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"Sun Spots"
Asked by G.R. from Los Angeles
on May 2, 2008
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In the past few years I've begun to show brown spots on my face. Doctor says its the effect of sun exposure in earlier years. I have tried photofacials and microderm...
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- Hi G., Have you seen a Derm. or general M.D. ? I would get a second opinion just to be on the safe side. It sounds like something my best friend went through recent...
- Hi G., My name is B. and I am an esthetician in Woodland Hills. Are you wearing a good sunscreen? That is sooo important and also putting a lightener on the brown s...
- Have you tried Arbonne? We have an amazing anti-aging line with vitamin C. I have a friend who had a large brown spot on her forhead (went away after 2 weeks of usin...
Discolor of the Face from Sun Damage
Asked by S.D. from Phoenix
on April 11, 2009
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I went to a dermetologist for this issue on my face. It costs about $100 for the cream and 4 months commitment to apply it twice a day. Then staying out of the sun and...
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- Did the dermatologist suggest laser treatment? I had redness in my skin that creams did nothing for, but he did one laser treatment and the redness is gone. It wasn't...
- Hi S., You can try "Cell Food" gel (http://www.cellfood.com/gel.htm). I've been using it for sun spots on my left cheek (from driving) and it works great! I've al...
- Your skin is your body's largest organ. EVERYTHING you put on it is absorbed into your systems and when your products contain dangerous chemicals and harmful synthetic...
Bug Repellent & Sun Screen
Asked by C.M. from Madison
on May 28, 2008
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I've heard that sun screen and bug repellent should not be used on infants. My son will be turning 4 months on June 5 when is it o.k. to use sun screen on him? When is...
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- You should avoid sunscreen for children under 6 months. I used uv protective clothing for the times we had to be in the sun. I used a great company www.konfidence-u...
- I do not consider most commercial bug repellents safe for any one, especially not children. There are some now that are more natural, made from citronellas, those are ...
- I would consult your pediatrician with the sunscreen. I think that we used it on our little boy at 6-months, just not on his face or hands, since he rubbed his eyes a...
Sun Protection
Asked by K.I. from Washington DC
on April 26, 2008
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How paranoid should I be about the sun when going on little jaunts and walks with my 6 month old? I have her wear a hat and sometimes sunglasses but the rest of her s...
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- Hi K.... you don't have to be paranoid about the sun, just protect your girls skin like you do for your skin. It is very important to protect the soft baby skin(as ...
- Go to your local health food store and ask for sunblock without PABA. There are several brands that are sport block and are not greasy. Look at info. on www.ewg.org. ...
- Looks like the sunblock issue is covered... great ideas, ladies! Good job getting her to wear a hat. I started young with my daughter, and for the most part, she'll we...
Sun Spots
Asked by K.L. from Dallas
on July 8, 2008
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My "sun spots" on my face have really started showing bad this summer. I can cover them okay with makeup but it's without makeup that they really bother me. Does anyon...
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- K., My SIL has struggled with the same issues. She is very careful to always wear sunscreen, etc. She has been going to the dermatologist for years and spend thousand...
- Even Complexion Essence by Mary Kay www.marykay.com/esmylozano I have several customers who have seen an improvement. Yes, it takes time. 100% satisfaction or...
- Go to a dermatologist. It may cost a few hundred dollars but then they'd be gone. Then use one of the high-end skin care systems to keep up your face AND use sunscre...
Anyone Out There Have Melasma from Sun Damage?
Asked by C.W. from Philadelphia
on April 14, 2010
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I have been dealing with skin damage called melasma since 2004! Not so great to deal with, I have been to the dermatologist and tried a few creams the next procedure w...
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- HI C., Melasma is an overabundance of free radicals caused by hormonal changes, like in pregnancy. (If you're on birth control pills, you are keeping it alive.) Onc...
- My friend experienced this a few years ago, and this is what I remember. Lots of sunblock, and she did a sort of skin peeling/lightening. It eventually faded. She got ...
- a couple things... Make sure that you are going to a "cosmetic" dermatologist. I have found that regular derms don't really care so much to talk about whats more ...
Sun Safety Myth?
Asked by M.. from Detroit
on April 19, 2012
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Is it true that 6pm sun cannot damage skin? Well actually I heard it was after 4pm.
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- ANY sun can damage the skin. The sun is STILL out, correct? I mean, just because it's not as strong...does not mean it's gone. Sure, the most potent damage usually hap...
- I've been burned later in the day. I wouldn't take that seriously at all.
- Where'd you hear this craziness, dear? The sun can damage your skin at ANY time during the day. Yes, it is LESS damaging during the later hours, because you aren't...
Do You Keep Your Kids Out of the Sun from 10-4?
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on August 27, 2010
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My daycare has 3 outside times for the toddlers and the 2nd outside time is right around noon when the sun is hottest! Should I ask that my child not be taken outside...
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- Out here in Vegas, my children do get a lunchtime and mid-day recess but they are very short and I always slather them up with a broad spectrum sunscreen before they h...
- I just make sure my daughter has sun screen on and has plenty of water to drink. They need the fresh air and exercise. Just felt the need to add a few things: H...
- We go out in the am and come in about lunch time. We wait till about 4:15 or 4:30 to go back out and stay out till about 6 pm. Good luck.
Sun Screen for Eczema
Asked by R.C. from Phoenix
on June 3, 2008
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My 9 month old has eczema, and I want to know if anyone has found a sunscreen that will not irritate the condition. I have already tried Aveno, but it made him break ...
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- The Aveeno one worked for us. :o( we are also using the baby one. Gosh I cant remember the name of it. It is in a pink bottle. My son is almost 2 now though and i...
- Hi R.. DEFINITELY try Arbonne's Baby Care Sunscreen! It's awesome. It works so well for babies (and adults) with eczema. I'd be happy to send you a sample if you'd...
- Hi R.- My son has "patch eczema" and we use the waterbabies brand (says its a senstive as plain water...) We have had no issues. However, my son can break out on chee...
How to Damage My Hair....
Asked by L.D. from Modesto
on March 3, 2010
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Odd question, I know! I am a natural blonde with very thin, smooth, straight hair. A few years back my hair was turning rather dishwatery color so I had it profession...
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- Clairol makes an Herbal Essence shine gloss that has no color but is applied the same way as home hair dye. I haven't used it but from what I hear, it gives your hair ...
- Dear L., My first bit of advice is a good haircut. If you have very thin hair, try to lose the layers and go with a blunt cut. Layering just makes your hair even thin...
- Hi L., Naturtint brand hair color that you pick up at the health store gives my limpy fine hair plenty of body. It doesn't have any Ammonia or Resorcinol so it does...
