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La Roche Posay Anthelios SPF 45 Lait
Product Description & Benefits: Made with Mexoryl, the non-greasy, water resistant, fragrance free Anthelios Face and Body Sunscreen SPF 45 Lait (by La Roche Posay) ensures an extreme protection on the whole UVA/UVB spectrum. This sunscreen prevents sun induced erythema (redness) and helps reduce the chance of premature aging of the skin. This product offers a unique filtering system which provides ultra UVA protection to better protect from the risks of sun-damage and photostable protection. The filtering system remains and optimally effective even after exposure to UV rays.
Price: US$ 27.95
Size: 100mL
Ingredient List:
Active Ingredients: Octocrylene 10%, Titanium Dioxide 3.7%, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid (Mexoryl SX) 3%, Avobenzone (Parsol 1789)2%
Non Medicinal Ingredients: Aqua, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Triethanolamine, Isopropyl Palmitate, Stearic Acid, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Dimethacone, Acrylate/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Carbomer, Disoduim EDTA, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Methycellulose, Methylparaben, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
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Light and Non-Irritating
While this sunscreen is a chemical one, I have yet to experience any irritation as a result of the formulation. Additionally, it does not leave a white cast of any kind on the skin and the SPF of 45 is great for fair skin. It does not feel like an awful mask as in the case of other sunscreens, especially the mineral ones. It is also non-comedogenic and fragrance free, a definite plus for anyone with rosacea.
However, there is a shine associated with this sunscreen and any that contain Mexoryl, a great L'Oreal created UVA blocking ingredient not yet approved by the FDA although it has been in use in Canada and Europe since the early 1990s. It is likely that makeup would render the shine imperceptable, without a base or foundation, however, the shine remains.
That being said I don't really mind the shine, it provides a small degree of moisturization and considering the impressive SPF I think it's worth it.
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Anonymous - Subtype 1 - Moderate Rosacea
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Rosacea Subtypes
Subtype 1: Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea
characterized by flushing and persistent redness, and may also include visible blood vessels.
Subtype 2: Papulopustular rosacea
characterized by persistent redness with transient bumps and pimples.
Subtype 3: Phymatous rosacea
characterized by skin thickening, often resulting in an enlargement of the nose from excess tissue.
Subtype 4: Ocular rosacea
characterized by ocular manifestations such as dry eye, tearing and burning, swollen eyelids,
recurrent styes and potential vision loss from corneal damage.
Rosacea Stages
Pre-Rosacea
the first cardinal sign of rosacea: blood vessels dilate to more stimuli, open wider and stay open for longer periods of time compared to normal
persons. No visible damage can normally be seen.
Mild Rosacea
begins when the facial redness induced by flushing persists for an abnormal length of time - usually 1/2 an hour or more after a trigger. Those who
have frequent pre-rosacea flushing are highly susceptible to progressing to mild rosacea. Some of the common triggers for a facial flush are heat,
cold, emotions, exercise, topical irritants and allergic reactions.
Moderate Rosacea
as facial flushing becomes more frequent and intense, vascular damage occurs. This can result in long lasting redness, swelling and inflammatory
papules and pustules. Telangiectasia (damaged micro blood vessels, often visible on the surface of the skin) may be noticed in the areas where
flushing is worst.
Severe Rosacaea
characterised by intense bouts of facial flushing, severe inflammation, facial pain, swelling and burning sensations. Sufferers may develop
intolerance to products they were able to use before. Also inflammatory papules, pustules and nodules may be present. Some experience a bulbous
enlargement of the nose, known as rhinophyma. This is just a guide, you may of course experience symptoms outside these ranges.
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