Have sensitive skin that gets irritated by sunscreens?  Avoid so-called “chemical blockers” containing ingredients like Mexoryl, Parsol 1789, Helioplex, PABA and Oxybenzone, and instead pick a “physical blocker” sunscreen that relies on titanium dioxide or, even better, zinc oxide.  Not only are titanium dioxide and zinc oxide effective against both UVA and UVB rays without irritating skin, they’re also considered safer by green watchgroups like the Skin Deep Cosmetics Database.

Two great physical blockers you might try: Blue Lizard Australian Suncream Sensitive Formula SPF 30 (with 5% titanium dioxide and 10% zinc oxide) and Neutrogena Sunblock Lotion Sensitive Skin SPF30.

Tags: Blue Lizard Australian Suncream Sensitive Formula SPF30, chemical blocker, Neutrogena Sunblock Lotion Sensitive Skin SPF30, physical blocker, sensitive skin, Skin Deep Cosmetics Database, Sunscreen, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide

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2 Responses to “Beauty Tip: Sunscreen for sensitive skin”

1. Clio Says:
   July 2nd, 2009 at 6:37 am

   I’ve been using Eucerin Sensitive Skin Everyday Protection Face Lotion (SPF 30) for the past couple of weeks and I really like it.

2. Mikaela's Jet-set Beauty Says:
   July 2nd, 2009 at 8:35 am

   I’m a huge freak for physical blockers, my latest favourites are Neutrogena’s pure screen 60+. I wear them on my face, and keep the baby stick in my purse for my lips & around my eyes. My skin is sensitive & can’t handle the chemicals.
   For daily use, I use a SPF lotion w/ zinc oxide & add Benev titanium dioxide spf 30 drops to it… awesome stuff.

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