{"id":2201,"date":"2019-05-05T16:13:54","date_gmt":"2019-05-05T20:13:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wvderm.com\/?p=2201"},"modified":"2019-06-14T19:16:53","modified_gmt":"2019-06-14T19:16:53","slug":"sunscreen-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wvderm.com\/sunscreen-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunscreen Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

What\u2019s new in sunscreen lately?\u00a0\u00a0 Let\u2019s start by saying: you should PUT IT ON!\u00a0 Convincing someone to put sunscreen on is half the battle.\u00a0 Many people dislike bothering with it at all.\u00a0 I hear all kinds of complaints; too sticky, too pasty, burns my eyes, wears off too easily in the water.\u00a0 Men and kids are the worst!\u00a0 When Mom\u2019s a dermatologist, it looks pretty bad to have sunburned kids and a bronzed husband, so I am forever trying to overcome barriers to sunscreen use.\u00a0 These are the tips that have helped a lot for swaying my family in the direction of sun protection.\u00a0 If you are a woman reading this, please considering forwarding it to the man in your life\u2026husband, son, father, brother, friend.<\/p>\n

The biggest thing in sunscreen this year are questions about safety both for humans and the environment.\u00a0 I wrote a recent blog post<\/a> about sunscreen safety, but suffice to say that the best choice for safety remains ZINC OXIDE.\u00a0 Now, I know what you\u2019re thinking\u2026 That pasty white stuff that gave the big white lifeguard nose?\u00a0 Yes, but it is much more cosmetically elegant now.\u00a0 In fact, I wear a zinc oxide sunscreen every day of my life for the past ten years or more.\u00a0 They can look great now.\u00a0 For women (and more open-minded men) there are tinted zinc oxide sunscreens that blend just like a makeup base with a barely there look.\u00a0 To learn more about what I call \u201csunscreen disguised as makeup,\u201d check out our Colorescience line<\/a>,\u00a0available in the Spring Boutique.<\/p>\n

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Another consideration is vitamin supplements that function as sun protection.\u00a0 I have mentioned these in the past, and the most tried and true, commercially available formulation is Heliocare<\/a> which is a capsule, but we are fans of UVO drink packets<\/a> as well.\u00a0 Heliocare and UVO both employ a fern extract, Polypodium leucotomos<\/em>\u00a0extract (PLE). This natural extract is packed with antioxidant properties that help maintain your skin\u2019s ability to protect itself against the aging effects of free radicals.\u00a0 Many patients who have a history of sun sensitivity find this supplement a lifesaver, reducing severe reactions to the sun.\u00a0 While it does not entirely substitute for sunscreen, it is a great alternative for those stubborn family members who refuse to use sunscreen.<\/p>\n

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STILL EXCITED ABOUT THESE OPTIONS FROM LAST YEAR\u2026<\/p>\n

Wash on sunscreen!\u00a0 My husband actually doesn\u2019t mind this one.\u00a0 Amazing!\u00a0 Men, you can wash with this before going out to work in the yard, run, or a round of golf.\u00a0 It can be used as a shampoo as well, giving great coverage for ears, scalps that are a little thin on top and hairy arms and trunk.\u00a0\u00a0 There is only one of these I know of\u2026 Klenskin<\/a>.\u00a0 The interesting thing about this sunscreen is that it clings ionically to the skin and the sunscreen is actually held within the ionic bead, making it a safer alternative because it does not actually interact with the skin.\u00a0 It\u2019s amazing science at work! All available at Amazon.<\/p>\n

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Photolyases!\u00a0 Even more amazing science!\u00a0 Photolyases work to correct DNA damage caused by sun exposure.\u00a0 Photolyases, DNA repair enzymes, occur naturally in the skin but are now available to apply topically.\u00a0 Products containing photolyases not only protect but ACTIVELY REPAIR the skin as well.\u00a0 Antiaging products containing DNA repair enzymes have been available commercially for a few years in products such as ZO Daily Power Defense (plankton derived photolyases), but combining them with sunscreen at an affordable price point is new and exciting.\u00a0 \u00a0There is only one available that I know of, ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica<\/a>.\u00a0 Available online and at the Spring Boutique.\u00a0 Although expensive, this is my personal pick for a body lotion.\u00a0 One study showed that in addition to protecting the skin, using a topical sunscreen containing photolyase could also decrease the number of active actinic keratoses.<\/p>\n

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One final thing that my patients have grown to look for and love are my annual sunscreen picks.\u00a0 So, after a recent trip to Walmart, I am ready to go.\u00a0 Have trouble deciding which one to pick.\u00a0 Check our upcoming blog post, where I will simplify things A LOT!<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s new in sunscreen lately?\u00a0\u00a0 Let\u2019s start by saying: you should PUT IT ON!\u00a0 Convincing someone to put sunscreen on is half the battle.\u00a0 Many people dislike bothering with it at all.\u00a0 I hear all kinds of complaints; too sticky, too pasty, burns my eyes, wears off too easily in the water.\u00a0 Men and kids …<\/p>\n

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