La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX Daily Moisturizing Cream SPF 15 with Mexoryl SX, 3.4-Ounces Buy Now

I tried using this product today however it's too much for my sensitive skin. One of the chemicals in it acted as a trigger to my (mild) Rosacea and I experienced bumps raising on my cheeks after wearing for a couple of hours along with burning eyes even though I did not put it near the upper or lower lids. (Just washed my face to get it off and the eye burning subsided) I also found it too greasy for my taste. My face looked oily the entire time. I purchased this one (SPF 15) for everyday use along with the Anthelios SPF 60 Melt-In Sunscreen Lotion for longer sun exposure. Tried the Melt-In and liked the texture much, much better, did not leave my face feeling greasy, however I experienced the same burning/irritation sensation. Darn, something in these products doesn't agree with my skin!Get more detail about La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX Daily Moisturizing Cream SPF 15 with Mexoryl SX, 3.4-Ounces.

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This product contains Octocrylene, which "can penetrate into the skin where it acts as a photosensitizer. This results in an increased production of free radicals under illumination. Free radicals are known to induce indirect DNA DAMAGE and an increased concentration of free radicals might have contributed to the increased incidence of malignant melanoma in sunscreen-users compared to non-users." This is from a peer-reviewed, science journal.

The other active ingredient, avobenzone, easily penetrates the skin and is a strong free radical generator as well.

The whole purpose of sunscreen is to protect you from damage, not CAUSE it.

Your best bet for SAFE sunscreen: mix a little unrefined shea butter with either unrefined coconut oil, jojoba oil or avocado oil. That's all. Toxic chemicals not included.

If you MUST use a chemical-based sunscreen use only zinc oxide (it is photostable when exposed to radiation-aka sun rays.

FYI: you should also avoid sunscreens containing PABA, titanium dioxide (causes breakouts and a possible carcinogen) and any other benzene compounds.
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