Can anyone compare to Thinkbaby, Babo Botanicals, Blue Lizard / other "natural" physical sunblocks in terms of CONSISTENCY, dry time, absorption?
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Less irritating to skin than Blue Lizard for my kids. Physical sunscreens (like zinc) do not have any lag time--they are effective immediately. It works well. I reapply if they ah rep been in the water after a couple of hours. It is thick, but does have that white appearance that regular zinc does. I have not used thinkbaby or babo.
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I have both BurnOut Kids and ThinkBaby, and both are similar in ease of spreading. This sunscreen is truly unscented, and ThinkBaby has a scent that at first I found pleasant, and then cloying and a bit gross. They both absorb well, though I think ThinkBaby remains a bit stickier. Good luck with your choice!
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I recently tried Shea Moisture Shea butter anti-aging face/body facial bar and Shea butter face wash and scrub with Jojoba beads and it refreshing to skin and doesn't over dr and has all all natural ingredients. Worth the try.
968334
I have tried several of the Skinceutical products and found that they are all quite sheer. In other words they absorb quickly and leave virtually no white residue. Better than most sun screens of this type.
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No, there is no oxybenzone. The active ingredients are Octinoxate 5.5% and zinc oxide 8%. My dermatologist says to stay away from chemical blocks such as oxybenzone as they actually block very little UVA (cancer causing rays) and there is no FDA regulation about how much UVA a sunscreen has to block. He says to stick with the mechanical blocks such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, and it must have at least 5% or greater of these. Blue Lizard is one of 3 products he recommends. It works well, but is a little heavy. Another is Elta MD, which feels much lighter and less greasy. Can't remember the 3rd product, but it's last on my list of likes after Elta MD and Blue Lizard. No, there is no oxybenzone. The active ingredients are Octinoxate 5.5% and zinc oxide 8%. My dermatologist says to stay away from chemical blocks such as oxybenzone as they actually block very little UVA (cancer causing rays) and there is no FDA regulation about how much UVA a sunscreen has to block. He says to stick with the mechanical blocks such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, and it must have at least 5% or greater of these. Blue Lizard is one of 3 products he recommends. It works well, but is a little heavy. Another is Elta MD, which feels much lighter and less greasy. Can't... » Read More No, there is no oxybenzone. The active ingredients are Octinoxate 5.5% and zinc oxide 8%. My dermatologist says to stay away from chemical blocks such as oxybenzone as they actually block very little UVA (cancer causing rays) and there is no FDA regulation about how much UVA a sunscreen has to block. He says to stick with the mechanical blocks such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, and it must have at least 5% or greater of these. Blue Lizard is one of 3 products he recommends. It works well, but is a little heavy. Another is Elta MD, which feels much lighter and less greasy. Can't remember the 3rd product, but it's last on my list of likes after Elta MD and Blue Lizard. « Show Less
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I have use this brand once and I do apply sunscreen first before i apply the wipe. I stop using this brand and have switch over to another brand. I now use BullFrog Mosquito Repellent. The reason is, the BullFrog ones also have sunblock in it, SPF 30 which is all I need. I like that brand a lot because it works quite well. I haven't had a bite when I travel to Southeast Asia.
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My son is allergic to chemicals in the UVB part of sunblock. We have to use this brand and it has been terrific for the past four years! We spend the entire summer at the beach and it works great!! Oh, he is a freckled face little redhead.
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You can actually find some good info in this regard at the Just the Crystals website. These aren't the superfine (nearly sand-like quality) you'll get in with the Mimi Crystals from Walmart, but are slightly larger grain. We've found that there's a balance between size and texture in terms of best absorbency and what works (as in most people's experience with the cheaper, very chunky brands). Absorbency is also measurable -- and these have the highest ml/g absorbency ration available (hence why they are "premium" branded). Most of this info can be found at my website, but please don't hesitate to contact me directly via the contact info there if I can personally answer any questions -- always here to help! Rick
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I'm not a chemist or dermatologist, but checked the ingredients on my tube which calls it a sunscreen and it seems to be a sunscreen. I think Neutrogena also makes a "dry-touch" sunblock.
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I haven't. Tried those brands. I liked it much better the the burts bees brand. It went on well and soaked in really quickly. My baby has very fair skin. we were out all summer and no burns :)
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I'm not sure myself on which is better. I've only used the Clear & Natural (with inulin).
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It would take a good 30 minutes to list all the lengthy-scientific words on the bottles -_- lol. It's sulphate-phosphate-paraben free though. And color safe. Lots of oils, lavender, avocado, argan, & so on.
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Compared to other physical sunblocks (titanium dioxide/zinc oxide) it glides on so much better/easier, but I have to say the coverage isn't as great as the others (that are harder to put on). I think you have to reapply more often, but because reapplying is easier than the other CHUNKY/CHALKY formulas, I am actually going to buy more of these. I tanned with this on, as well as my toddler, but it is definitely less THICK and easier to apply.
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It is fragrant free, no smell whatsoever (to me) the best sunblock and the safest if you ask me. I would never use another sunblock other than blue lizard. no harsh chemicals, simple formula; awesome product.
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Yes, I use this instead of the baby sunscreens - but only the Sensitive. It is one of the few that don't give my daughter a rash.
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Best to look it up onlinehttp://zinka.com/Clear-Sunscreen/all-natural-spf-30-mineral-sunscreen
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This is a non-oily physical sunscreen, so it doesn't take long to dry and doesn't feel sticky once rubbed in, but it does leave a subtle white cast. It doesn't go on as easily as Burnout Kids Physical Sunscreen (which I believe has been discontinued and replaced with a product that is much harder to apply), but from the data and my experience, it provides better UV protection and resists water/sweat better.I'm not sure about wearing makeup over it, but given that it is very waterproof, I'm guessing it wouldn't be a problem.
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I can't comment on that. Suggest you check the Environmental Working Group (ewg.org) sunscreen section where you will find all the ingredients listed for most every sunscreen along with their possible environmental and health concerns. The Beyond Coastal Natural may be one step closer to reef-safe but I haven't tried it.