Comments on: Sunscreen Math: Can You Add Up SPF?

By: Gio

Gio — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:39:59 +0000

In reply to Pink. Pink, that's only partly true. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide can degrade avobenzone, making it less effective. But that just means that you need to reapply the sunscreen more often. Or better yet, avoid using this combination. Hope this helps. :)

By: Pink

Pink — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 06:33:44 +0000

I also heard that we shouldn’t mix products with SPF as they may interfere with each other and therefore give us less protection. So many sources and so many different opinions, it’s really hard to get some conclusion 🙁

By: beautifulwithbrains

beautifulwithbrains — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 08:42:49 +0000

In reply to Janessa. You're welcome. And aww thanks! :oops: I do my best to answer them as best I can.

By: Janessa

Janessa — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:29:45 +0000

In reply to beautifulwithbrains. Okay, thank you so so much! You are the best! :] And I read your replies to other comments sometimes. You put all your heart into answering them! :D

By: beautifulwithbrains

beautifulwithbrains — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:25:45 +0000

In reply to Janessa. Janessa, if you're already applying sunscreen regularly and wearing protective clothing, I don't think there's anything more you can do unfortunately. If you still burn with the sunscreen you're using, maybe you can try another one. The only other thing I can think of is to stay in the shade, but I know that's not always possible.

By: beautifulwithbrains

beautifulwithbrains — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:55:06 +0000

In reply to Paris B. Paris, that's so true. Like you, I always use sunscreen too, so I don't really mind whether the other skincare products I use contain SPF or not. I think that, while layering products may slightly increase your coverage (ie less chance to miss a spot), if you're careful with application that shouldn't be a problem anyway.