Just when you mix two sunscreens together yourself.

When I heard about the study, I panicked and went out and purchased the La Roche Posay Anthelios (I’m in the US so our sunscreen choices are behind the times). I have rosacea and eczema and sunscreens with chemical filters really sting when applied and cause flares and dermatitis as well. I knew this, but was also worried about skin cancer and my rosacea flaring from insufficient UV protection because Zinc Oxide sunscreens are the only ones that don’t sting and burn for me. Of course, I wound up with a miserable reaction (that my derm has been treating) when I switched to the La Roche Posay.

Thank you SO much for making me feel comfortable going back to what’s really my only option for sun protection. The one I use is loaded with silicones so the ZO is presumably NOT uncoated. Yes, it’s an inelegant formula and is basically clown makeup and very thick, but it stays on, has 20% zinc, and I can buy it at a local store for only $9.99 US for four ounces. I do reapply like crazy so more expensive isn’t an option.

THANK YOU for sharing your expertise. I can’t tell you how grateful I am to know there’s an option for me that doesn’t burn my skin off.

I have a few listed here: https://labmuffin.com/my-favourite-sunscreens-2021-update-with-video/