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Vanicream SPF 15
Vanicream
provides excellent UVA and UVB coverage. Active ingredients include
transparent zinc oxide (8%) and microfine titanium dioxide (3%) using
a hypoallergenic, PABA free base. It is very water resistant,
non-greasy, odorless and long-lasting. Formulated by Pharmaceutical
Specialit ies, Inc. of Rochester, Minnesota. SPF 15.
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Size: 4 oz tube
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Too white
I found the texture to be very heavy and it did not spread easily. It is definetly a cream and not a lotion. My biggest problem with it, however, was how white it looked on. I have VERY pale skin, so for something to look that white on it is striking. The whiteness comes from the zinc oxide. I found the whiteness caused by Vanicream to be more severe than the whiteness found in other sunscreens containing zinc oxide (e.g., Paula's Choice Pure Mineral Sunscreen). The problem I have with the whiteness is not so much the whiteness itself as it highlights any flakey skin I have, and since I have seb derm, I always have flakes. In fact, I could think I don't have flakes, but put something like this on and they will become visible. Overall, I believe there are much better options out there for broadband zinc oxide based sunscreens.
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katwalker - Subtype 1 - Mild Rosacea - Report review
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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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