Sunscreen
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Sunscreen
Asked by J.C. from San Francisco
on June 26, 2009
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Taking our 11 month old to the beach and want to know if anyone has sunscreen tips and recommendations. Do you put it on their face even though they might rub it in th...
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- Hi J., My advice isn't about sunscreens, but about the time of day. Supposedly the worst time to be out is between 11-2pm. Just a few more questions. Does your son g...
- Hi J., Don't forget to have your baby wear a rash guard that is long sleeved and goes ALL THE WAY to the wrists. Many are made that cut off at the elbow or above. B...
- We use a hat that ties on and a long sleeve/long leg sunsuit. That way we only have to worry about putting some block on her nose and cheeks. We have bought suits fr...
Seeking Suggestions for Sunscreen and Also Self-Tanning Lotion
Asked by K.B. from Salt Lake City
on May 22, 2011
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Ok Mamas...we are almost out of our Hawaiin Tropic SPF 50 and I need to know what kind of sunscreen your kids/family uses? Also, what is a good self-tanning lotion? ...
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- We use Arbonne sunscreen they have formula's for both kids/babies and adults. I only trust Arbonne since they Don't put mineral oil or Non Natural ingredients in them...
- I just tried the Neutrogena spray on tan. It worked pretty well. The stuff doesn't smell very good though. Make sure and spray it in a well ventilated area (I keep ...
- I want to add to julia's answer. Mary kay is recommended by the american skin cancer association (which is a recommendation that cannot be bought ) and it is a full sp...
Sunscreen Rash?
Asked by J.M. from Boston
on June 9, 2011
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my 19 month old broke out in a rash, esp on forehead, I assume from the sunscreen i put on her. The bumps are the same color as her skin. She doesn't appear bothered. ...
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- Ha, when my boy was 9 he was at a summer camp and was going to be out on a boat all day. I slathered him with sun screen. By that afternoon his arms and legs were cove...
- My children and I, all break out in a rash with sunblock if I'm not careful when choosing brands. The rash will go away, but I've had instances where the rash lasted ...
- We had the same issue last summer- to clear the rash we used hydrocortisone at a 2.5% prescribed level. Then for sunscreens now we use California baby sensitive and n...
Organic Sunscreen and Other Products
Asked by K.P. from Decatur
on May 27, 2008
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I am looking for organic sunscreen, and more importantly, something that won't burn my son's eyes if the screen gets in them. Any suggestions?
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- We use Burt's Bees sunscreen, and it's wonderful. It even has that super cool 1980's cocoa butter tanning oil smell, which I love.
- Hi K., I have to second the mercola summer survival kit, I just received the email also and ordered the kit, if you would like you can message me your email address an...
- Burts Bees makes an Organic one that can be found at Target and most chain stores. I was in Florida a few weeks ago. I used Coppertone 50spf uva/uvb in a continous...
Recommendations for Sunscreen for Toddler with Eczema
Asked by L.P. from Albuquerque
on July 21, 2011
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My 16 month old has eczema (not too severe, but still irritating) It seems to flare up when we use sunscreen on him. Does anybody have a recommendation for a sunscre...
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- Sun exposure is actually good for eczema, in limited doses. After that, we use the Neutrogena baby, fragrance free/hypoallergenic brand.
- The dermatologist and allergist and pediatrician all recommend nuetrogena
- L.: Off topic first - Eczema is usually a dietary issue - try taking one item out of his diet...that might be causing the eczema.... For sunscreen - I hear that ...
Great Facial Sunblocks
Asked by W.C. from San Antonio
on May 26, 2008
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I am looking for a great and inexspencive sun block that won't clog my pores. I have horrible acne that I can manage if I don't use sunblock, but I also don't want to ...
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- Might try some type of sunscreen recommended by a doctor.
- I have been using Almay hypoallergenic make-up for years. It has an SPF 15 in all of the foundations. (different options for different skin problems) It is available ...
- I use Aveeno daily moisturizer. You can get it in different SPF strengths and in a couple of different formulas. It's what my dermatologist recommended and I really ...
Skincare for a PE Teacher
Asked by A.M. from San Diego
on February 15, 2009
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Hi ladies!
I'm a 28 year PE teacher, and obviously I spend a lot of time outside in the beautiful San Diego weather. I am ethnically dark skinned (Mexican, Filippino,...
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- Hi A. -- I don't know if anyone suggested it, but what kind of hat do you wear? I'd say get a good hat. One with a full brim, not a baseball hat. And long sleeves if ...
- Hello A., I am a Mary Kay Consultant, I am a true believer on MK Products I love it all! I also suffered w/sun damage on my face due to too much sun @ the river,beach...
- Hi A., I worked with horses for years, and would not get out of the car with out a hat on. If you can wear a wide brimmer (straw or canvas) great, if not, at least w...
Taking Care of My Face!
Asked by J.T. from Chicago
on October 13, 2011
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I have decided to commit to start taking care of my face. I have sun damage and really bad frown lines--I always look mad or frustrated! I eat healthily, take vitami...
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- Washing your face in the morning can help your face feel refreshed and remove the crust from your eyes or the dried up drool from your cheeks. Depending on the typ...
- LOL! I understand...Since I take a shower every morning my face gets washed 2X night before and the next morning. Since I tend to have oily skin I have to wash my f...
- Everyone's skin is different, but washing in the a.m. is usually a good thing. For sun damage you should try a few months of Retin A. You will be flaky, but if you...
Approaching 30....need Good Skincare Advice!!
Asked by R.W. from Salt Lake City
on August 14, 2010
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I am almost 30, and I think my skin is starting to show it a little! Crows feet and other wrinkles and sort of splotchier. I don't think I look bad...I'm just wantin...
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- You're going to want a good moisturizer that has some sort of sun screen in it at least spf 15 or higher. The sun is the most damaging thing for your skin. Also you'll...
- I had the same question you did about a month or so ago and I just turned 32. I have been using the Timewise (miracle set) from Mary Kay and I love, love, love it. I...
- Clarsonic...to clean, it tightens the pores. I use Cetaphil Anti-bacterial bar soap to clean with the clarsonic and then I use Cerave lotion at night. During the day...
Seeking a Good Self-tanner
Asked by C.K. from Phoenix
on July 25, 2006
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Hi,
I'm new to this site and hoping someone could recommend a good self-tanner. I've never tried anything before so I'm not sure which ones would leave streaks. I...
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- I just read this for the first time and just became a member of MamaSource. I found this self tanner that is AWESOME!! It's put out by Nicole Miller. (have you seen...
- Hi C., My name is S. and i am a consultant with Mary KAy Cosmetics. We have a awsome self tanner. I could send you some infor on it if you are interested. I have h...
- AVON sells a great self tanner. Here is my website if you would like to check it out. http://spasket.avonrepresentative.com/ Please let me know if you have any ?s :)...
