Sunscreen Pill

[Dominoes]

Heliocare

Researchers at Harvard Medical School tested the extract from Polypodium leucotomos (Heliocare) and demonstrated an SPF equivalency of around 4 when 2 pills of the Heliocare were taken one hour prior to UV exposure. This is a good product that is endorsed by many dermatologists.

Blue Lizard Sensitive Skin is probably the best product for people with sensitive skin, It is available at CVS.

The pure sunscreen product is junk. As are most of the "natural" products. Rhus extract from poison ivy is all natural, but you don't see folks lining up to rub it on their skin. Anyone who has been taking the "advice" on this thread needs to be careful. There are alot of posters who have no clue what they are talking about.

To get accurate information on UV protection, ask your dermatologist.

 

[kathydwells]

Researchers at Harvard Medical School tested the extract from Polypodium leucotomos (Heliocare) and demonstrated an SPF equivalency of around 4 when 2 pills of the Heliocare were taken one hour prior to UV exposure. This is a good product that is endorsed by many dermatologists.

Blue Lizard Sensitive Skin is probably the best product for people with sensitive skin, It is available at CVS.

The pure sunscreen product is junk. As are most of the "natural" products. Rhus extract from poison ivy is all natural, but you don't see folks lining up to rub it on their skin. Anyone who has been taking the "advice" on this thread needs to be careful. There are alot of posters who have no clue what they are talking about.

To get accurate information on UV protection, ask your dermatologist.

Since we have no clue what we are talking about, I guess you are an expert on the subject? I would consider an SPF 4 NOT very good protection. I am blonde, and very light complected. If I only used and SPF of 4, I would fry in the sun. I would have never used an SPF of 4 on my child.

 

[greenroomsurfer]

This will be the second WTF I have givin Not so Killer Whale!

 

[kathydwells]

I educated myself on the subject of Heliocare. It must be used in conjunction with topical suncreens. Click HERE for a list of FAQ's from their website.

 

[Mango]

The only question I have is does this plant give you a buzzzz?

 

[JB]

Researchers at Harvard Medical School tested the extract from Polypodium leucotomos (Heliocare) and demonstrated an SPF equivalency of around 4 when 2 pills of the Heliocare were taken one hour prior to UV exposure. This is a good product that is endorsed by many dermatologists.

Blue Lizard Sensitive Skin is probably the best product for people with sensitive skin, It is available at CVS.

The pure sunscreen product is junk. As are most of the "natural" products. Rhus extract from poison ivy is all natural, but you don't see folks lining up to rub it on their skin. Anyone who has been taking the "advice" on this thread needs to be careful. There are alot of posters who have no clue what they are talking about.

To get accurate information on UV protection, ask your dermatologist.

I haven't seen a whole lot of "advice" given (excepting skunkape, who I think is a physician). What I am seeing are people giving thier experience with various products as a result of a question. Isn't that the entire point of this thread?

 

[organicmama]

The Pure Sunscreen product might work, but California Baby does irritate my skin. The vast majority of people with sensitive skin can tolerate chemical sunscreen.

I do have a couple of recommendations for people who have break-outs after using sunscreen --

Dr. Hauschka --
http://www.drhauschka.com/holistic-...eam+for+Children+and+Sensitive+Skin+SPF+30+-+
It's very pure, but never dries. It remains a greasy cream sitting on your skin, and rubbing off on everything. It's been my choice for years, but now I just use it for my chest and back.

PTR Powder Sunscreen --
http://ordway.com/ordway12-15/ptr/peterthomasroth_products.asp?prod=sunblocks
This stuff is such a godsend. It is powder, so if you have on make-up and find yourself in the sun you can put it right on top. It also doesn't feel greasy, so it's great for your face on the beach. It does sort of look like heavy matte drag queen make-up, but it's so much better than white greasy goop.

Punzey,

Have you tried the sunscreen they sell at 4 Kids? It says organic & it's not, but it doesn't have a load of crap in it and works. It's expensive, but sunscreens with zinc oxide turn my kids a strange shade of purple. This goes on naturally and they don't look like freakish aliens.

I 2nd the Dr. Hauschka. Great line of products in general.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Aspirin is an antioxidant. My understanding is that sun damage to the skin is in large part due to free radicals created by UV radiation exposure. In theory aspirin would provide anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant protection. I don't know if there is any firm evidence for this, however.

skunky, I hear that aspirin can be bad on the stomach. Is a daily dosage harmful?


Regarding suncare products, a few of the best are clothing and umbrellas. Buy your kids a long-sleeve surf shirt and a wide brim hat. Those two items will help more than anything. Add to it an umbrella, and you will be even better off. Sunscreen the other spots, not protected. The sun will reflect off the sand, and the UV rays can penetrate clothing, so don't be fooled into thinking you are fully protected. Avoidance of the sun is the only full protection, but you also miss out on important vitamins, which moderate and brief sun exposure causes your body to create.

 

[30A Skunkape]

skunky, I hear that aspirin can be bad on the stomach. Is a daily dosage harmful?


Regarding suncare products, a few of the best are clothing and umbrellas. Buy your kids a long-sleeve surf shirt and a wide brim hat. Those two items will help more than anything. Add to it an umbrella, and you will be even better off. Sunscreen the other spots, not protected. The sun will reflect off the sand, and the UV rays can penetrate clothing, so don't be fooled into thinking you are fully protected. Avoidance of the sun is the only full protection, but you also miss out on important vitamins, which moderate and brief sun exposure causes your body to create.

Yes and no. Aspirin is touted as a wonder drug, and it really is in the sense that it does so many things that are beneficial for people-anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, anti-oxidant, anti-coagulant and some evidence even suggests a role in preventing colon cancer! For most people a daily dose is perfectly safe, especially if it is an 81mg baby aspirin. However, aspirin and other NSAIDs do have the potential to irritate the lining of the stomach and could even lead to an ulcer. With that said, millions of your fellow Americans pop a baby aspirin daily without any untoward effect. This drug is not for everyone (people with peptic ulcers or children with fever) but for the vast majority it is a dirt cheap versatile remedy!

 

[rapunzel]

Yes and no. Aspirin is touted as a wonder drug, and it really is in the sense that it does so many things that are beneficial for people-anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, anti-oxidant, anti-coagulant and some evidence even suggests a role in preventing colon cancer! For most people a daily dose is perfectly safe, especially if it is an 81mg baby aspirin. However, aspirin and other NSAIDs do have the potential to irritate the lining of the stomach and could even lead to an ulcer. With that said, millions of your fellow Americans pop a baby aspirin daily without any untoward effect. This drug is not for everyone (people with peptic ulcers or children with fever) but for the vast majority it is a dirt cheap versatile remedy!

You can also grind it up and mix it with a good clay facial mask to calm breakouts.