sunscreen recommendations

[Maxpenny]

I have ET and am on hydroxycarbamide. I have rosacea and I am having difficulty with sun creams on my face I seem always to get a reaction in one area. My makeup is Clinique with factor 50 in it but don’t like wearing makeup all the time. I have tried Clinique sunscreen on my face but it doesn’t agree with my skin. Only cream I can use is E45. The rest of my body is okay with any sunscreen just my face. Anyone else with this problem. At the moment I will try anything . This is my first summer with ET. Thanks for any advice in advance.

[ainslie]

my dermatologist likes La Roche Posay factor 50, there are others I am sure

[Maxpenny in reply to ainslie]

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[Ebot]

Roche Posay do a number of formulations according to skin type. I’ve moved on to CeraVe which has a factor 50 moisturiser / sunscreen. I use it over usual moisturiser etc. Good luck!

[Maxpenny in reply to Ebot]

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[Maggie-ol]

Hi Maxpenny

I have been using Ultrasun Facial tinted suncream Factor 50 for the past three years with no problems.

Maybe worth a try

Regards

Maggie-ol

[Maxpenny in reply to Maggie-ol]

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[Franko21 in reply to Maggie-ol]

same here it’s the only one I can use too.

[Maxpenny in reply to Franko21]

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[NCB1983]

have you tried Tropic factor 50 or BodyShop factor 50 sun creams (specifically for face) I think tropic even has one for sensitive skin. Might be worth a try….

[Maxpenny in reply to NCB1983]

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[Bridie123]

Nivea do nice face sun screens and one for sensitive skin.Clinique products make me want to scratch my face off!

[Maxpenny in reply to Bridie123]

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[GoldieR]

I find that Nivea Sun UV Face Sensitive is good. It’s fragrance free and factor 50. It says it prevents skin irritation on the packaging. Good luck!

[Maxpenny in reply to GoldieR]

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[Imkerin]

Hi, I had Rosacea recently diagnosed. Ambre Solaire Hydra protect factor 50 hasn't caused any reaction (so far). Good luck with finding a sun screen that works for you.

[Maxpenny in reply to Imkerin]

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[BrightNorka]

After years of using chemical sunblock, in my first ET + HU summer I switched to a mineral sunblock.So far my favorite is Aveeno Baby SPF 50.

There is a reason they make all baby and kid's sunblock products with minerals, not chemicals. The way the chemical ones work does not seem good to a skin that is already sensitive due to the chemicals in our medications.

At least this is my conclusion after some reading. Otherwise, so far I do not sense any difference.

I would be glad to hear your opinion or experience.

Stay positive and healthy!

[Maxpenny in reply to BrightNorka]

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[KLCTJC]

La Roche Posay and cerave are great. Same people make both. But if you are looking for something a little better Elta MD is awesome. It is in the $40 price range, but would just use for face. It comes tinted or plain. Tinted is always better but it makes me look a little orange so will depend on your skin color. Or you could go a range above and get skinbetter. It is by far my favorite and they even make a compact that you can apply. I love it!!!! But it is very pricey. Like $75-100. I use it because I get a discount at my office, but if you are using it for your face may be worth the investment. Hope this helps!

[Maxpenny in reply to KLCTJC]

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[ALlady in reply to KLCTJC]

I agree. I have PV, rosacea, and very sensitive fair skin. I take HU so sunscreen is a necessity. I have found the EltaMD to be worth every penny. I use it as my daytime moisturizer with no irritation. It is light and comfortable on my skin. I highly recommend it.

[Maxpenny in reply to ALlady]

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[Maxpenny]

thanks I am in UK so will try and find that one

[SueYoung]

E45 make a factor 30 spf for the face if that helps.

[Maxpenny in reply to SueYoung]

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[ritaandscooter1]

Hi Maxpenny, I too have Rosacea and have been wearing EltaMD UV broad spectrum SPF46, Tinted Face Sunscreen for over 15 years. Absolutely love the sunscreen because it acts as a face lotion as well and it says on the bottle that is calms/protects skin prone to acne and Rosacea!! I wear it in both Alaska and Arizona daily. Highly recommend. Kerry

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[ladyanello]

CeraVe has come out with a facial sunscreen 50spf. It's is a good as the body cream for me, no reactions. I have rosacea too.

[Maxpenny in reply to ladyanello]

Thanks so grateful to everyone that has replied

[Maxpenny in reply to ladyanello]

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[Maxpenny]

I would like to thank all that recommended sunscreen and creams to me. This site is good to ask for help I am really grateful thanks xx

[VA_mum]

Try the liquid 50+ La Roche Posay, otherwise the 50+ from the korean brand "centella" is really good too. Its worth noting that you would have to use a LOT of the clinique foundation to get 50+ SPF, and you are probably getting barely, if any, sun protection from it. For this reason, its best to always wear sunscreen under makeup, even if it says "SPF."

Hopefully one of these works for you

[Maxpenny in reply to VA_mum]

Thanks I have tried la Roche porsay but did not agree with me! A few of the others recommended too, managed to get E 45 with 50+ SPF so far so good but will try and get the Korean brand. Thanks very much for your reply. 😎