Comments on: What is it: Octinoxate plus other sunscreen ingredients and are they safe

By: steve

steve — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:36:12 +0000

Hi,
I had painful experience with sunscreen reaction when expose to the sun. There are ingredients that would react with skin when you expose to the sun light and would cuase sun burn and skin blister. I recent discover Octinoxate 7.5%, Octisalate 5%, Zinc Oxide 14.5%; a combination that DO NOT cause my skin to react. I tried Coppertone Water Babies Pure & Simple SPF 50, and so far it works. I’ve been outdoor playing tennis and swim in the pool and no skin reaction or sun burn. This goes with Lip Balm with spf 15 by Mission Skin Care, it contains Octinoxate 7.5%, Zinc Oxide 6.3% and it works fine for my lips. I use to get skin reaction when I use other Lip Balmer that contains othe Sun screen ingredients. My lip would get swollen and ichy.

By: marta

marta — Mon, 24 May 2010 16:31:55 +0000

Hi Bianca

The safest natural sunscreen seems to be zinc oxide (although best to avoid nano or “micronized” versions as they might be absorbed by the skin). We rounded up some products with it here: truthinaging.com/uncategorized/five-best-zinc-oxide-sunscreens

By: Bianca LaPorte

Bianca LaPorte — Mon, 24 May 2010 16:03:04 +0000

I am reading about Octinoxate/Oxybenzone. I am still undergoing treatment for my breast cancer and the Radiation Oncologist instructed me to use lots of sunscreen especially at the radiated areas of chest/arm etc. .I have HER2 positive and estrogen positive cancer, and still receiving Herceptin. These sunscreen ingredients have estrogen producing powers (I’m gathering) therefore I probably should not use them. What natural product can I use?

By: marta

marta — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:06:33 +0000

John, given the chemical sunscreens and preservatives in the Neutrogena I would be concerned about a rosacea flare up. Speaking personally, I wouldn’t be able to go near it. If you are looking for a moisturizer with a sunscreen you could look at Chella (http://www.truthinaging.com/face/silk-could-be-a-sunscreen-safety-breakthrough). It has something called silasoma, a silk protein that encapsulates UVA and UVB filters so that they never touch the skin. The silk protein forms a protective barrier between sensitive skin and the potentially irritating UV filters. Clever stuff. We have it in the TIA store (http://truthinaging.theopenskyproject.com/chella-anti-aging-formula-spf-25-uva-and-uvb.html).

By: John Arend

John Arend — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:54:07 +0000

Neutrogena (SPF)is advertised as an oil-free facial moisturizer with UVA/UVB sun protection. It contains 7.5 % Octinoxate, 5% Octisalate, 3% Oxybenzone in addition to 4 different parabens and 2 stearates.

Would you reccommend it for a daily facial moisturizer in sunny Southern California? Also would it have any effect on rosacia?

By: Jeff Hicks

Jeff Hicks — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:38:34 +0000

Sometimes a molecule is used sacrificially, that is probably what is going on with the octinoxate. It is degraded by UVB thereby absorbing that energy from the sun that would normally damage your skin. What I’m saying is the fact that it is unstable is part of the mechanism by which it works. Not certain, but pretty sure.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:59:50 +0000

Recently I heard that both Zinc oxide and Titanium Dioxide both are safer sunscreen products than those products discussed above.
There is an issue with their nanoparticles which you want to take into consideration.
A company named Juice Beauty has a Green Apple SPF 20 which I ordered. Haven’t used yet, but will let you know.

By: Bobbi Chess

Bobbi Chess — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 02:48:10 +0000

Recently used Olay anti-wrinkle daily spf 15 lotion and developed a painful burning (almost as if I had been in the sun), red blotches, burning sensation, and some peeling on my face. I am going to the skin doctor next week so I can get something to relieve this. Be careful w/this product.

By: Patricia Lloyd

Patricia Lloyd — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:24:40 +0000

For the past two years, whenever I have used Octioxate or/and Oxybenzone, I have had severe skin irritation. Including, blisters, oozing puss, swollen eyes, itchy skin. My doctor said ‘Don’t use that sunscreen anymore.’ I did not. But I went to the spa recently, got a manicure/pedicure and broke out in my face and arms. Turns out the cream used on my arm and legs contained the stuff. Then I casually touched my face and BAM!
This is horrible stuff and should be taken off the market.

By: stacey losa

stacey losa — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:54:26 +0000

There is also a product called natural tone,marketed to remove discolorations. The active ingredients are listed as Avobenzone and Octinoxate. It seems that these 2 ingredients listed as sunscreen/sunblocking agents, would have nothing to do with reversing discolorations. Does anyone have suggestions?