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blue lizard

sun surfer — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:56:46 -0500

Danielle, you are not lying - I LOVE this stuff!

I have extremely fair skin (I'm a guy, but growing up people would say I have "alabaster" or "porcelain" skin, or on the flip side that I look like a vampire, LOL) that got a lot of sun when I was a child because my parents weren't vigilant about sunscreen. But when I did put on sunscreen, it always, always burned (not sunburn, but an actual burning sensation in my skin) for the entire day I put it on. It was torture.

But in my teens I got really skin-conscious because of my fair skin and started using sunscreen every time I went outside, and no matter what I tried my skin still always had a burning sensation the entire day whenever I put sunscreen on. I tried every sensitive skin sunscreen (and every other kind too) that I could get my hands on and they ALL made my skin feel a burning sensation, every time. I just resigned myself to it because I thought no matter what sunscreen I used, it would do that.

In my early 20s, I discovered Bullfrog, which was the first sunscreen ever that didn't make my skin feel a burning sensation. It was the Sport version of it I think, the one that was a clear looking gel type of liquid. I was in love because now I could actually go outside without feeling like my skin was on fire the entire day!

But Bullfrog had some drawbacks. First, it made my skin look oily. And second, it made my skin just feel really dirty and icky - I couldn't wait to shower it off whenever I wore it. Of course, those two are nothing compared to a burning sensation the entire day so I was fine with it. But after a year or two I figured there must be something even better and started my sunscreen search again, and I found out this time (once internet was common and I could research online) that Bullfrog isn't so great at blocking "aging" sun damage; in fact, as I recall, it was pretty bad at it from the info I found online! Then I knew I had to change sunscreens for sure.

And finally, I came across Blue Lizard about two years ago I think it was. That's when I REALLY fell in love! It was so perfectly what I'd been searching for it almost brought tears to my eyes! Made for sensitive skin, extremely UV-resistant, no irritating fragrance (it smells like basically nothing at all), blocks anti-aging sun damage very well, it practically disappears on my skin once I rub it in and doesn't make my skin look oily, and, best of all, it doesn't make my skin feel like it's on fire at all! In fact, I can put it all the way up to my eyelashes and it feels perfectly fine!

It is a little bit more expensive than bad sunscreens, but it's so worth it, especially for anyone like me who has extremely sensitive and fair skin and most sunscreens terribly irritate you.

This is how good it is - with no sunscreen on, I can literally burn in the sun within 15 minutes. I usually reapply it throughout the day when I'm outside a lot, but recently I applied it in the morning and went to an amusement park with friends. I left it in the car so I wouldn't have to carry it, thinking we'd come back to the car for lunch and I could reapply. It was 95 degrees, no clouds in the sky, and I was for the most part straight in the sun from about 10:30 am to dark. We ended up staying in the park for the whole day (we ended up eating inside the park and not going back to the car) and we rode water rides mid-day (around 2 pm) and I got all wet, and I was sweating slightly from the heat most of the day. Normally I'm very vigilant about reapplying, but to be honest, I sort of wanted to test just how good this Blue Lizard was (I know that's stupid and like I said I'm usually very vigilant about reapplying, but regardless this is what I did that day). Suffice it to say, no sunburn, not even any redness and I really couldn't believe it. I definitely wouldn't recommend just putting it on once for a whole day outside (I'm sure plenty of those aging UV rays got through to my skin - way more than would have if I'd reapplied a few times), but that just speaks to how good this stuff is.

why do people prefer herbal

Make up artist — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:31:51 -0500

why do people prefer herbal skin care products nowadays very much?

Make up artist

Blue Lizard works for ultra sensitive skin

karen3boys — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:36:36 -0500

For those out there searching for something for ultra-sensitive skin, give this a try. It took me three years to find something that would not make me itch for five days, have to use anti-itch prescriptions just to be able to sleep at night and not scratch, just from wearing sunscreen for literaly three minutes. Blessed with the German-Irish skin someone else commented on, and of course the dangers of skin cancer, not wearing sunscreen and living in Texas just aren't an option. I have tried dozens of store- and name-brand formulas, creams, sprays, sticks for all types of skin and all SPFs -- baby skin, ultra-sensitive skin, you name it, I've tried it. Found Burts Bees and that was fine, smells great, but it leaves you a little yellow and washes off quite easily. Again, smells great, but if you are going into the water and/or don't want to look (and feel) like your kids half-slathered you with lotion... Which is why I kept searching for something and found this by chance. I am thrilled with it! It goes on quite easily and is practically unnoticeable. If you have a black bikini, I would just suggest you put the lotion on first, wait a minute or two, and then put your suit on, at least for the first application. After that, swimming, sweating in the sun, running around with your kids, nobody notices or cares -- just don't get burned! BL works really, really well, and I am now thrilled to have found some websites that carry larger sizes instead of running to CVS every week to see if they have it in stock! I don't know about all the ingredients (not a chemist here), but I do know it is the ONLY one that does not make me itch. Period. Nothing else works. Not sure what it is that I am allergic to (can't wear my beautiful, expensive watches anymore either and have to take off my wedding ring every night, all happening about the same time -- ???), but this one is solved!!! Now if we could just figure out how to make eyebrows grow back, we'd be in business!

Good day all...

Z-Cote SPF?

MoreCare — Tue, 12 May 2009 17:07:29 -0500

Hi!

I promise this isn't a commercial! I just really need help regarding Z-Cote's and Titanium Dioxide's SPF factors.

I formulated my mineral makeup with 10% Z-Cote and about 6% Titanium Dioxide (non micronized). The problem is that I am having a very difficult time finding out the exact rate by percentage of each sun protection value. I wanted to formulate a sunscreen of about 30 in my makeup.

Is there anyone who could tell me the SPF rates (UVB and UVA) for these ingredients?

It costs about $30,000 to get an FDA official SPF number. I am just starting a very small business, and connot forsee me EVER being able to pay that! I also cannot legally say at what rate the SPF is. However, whether I can post it or not on my site, I really need to know that I am making a product that will really protect my customers.

If anyone could help me out, I would be so appreciative. I really want to just do the right thing, and this looked like a great place to post my question.

Thank you so much!

Results?

Delaine Moore — Sun, 10 May 2009 22:01:33 -0500

Susan: No, I haven't heard of that treatment for lashes - but it sounds great. Gosh, all these great new treatments to try!

How are your results? Was it worth it? I hope you look and feel fabulous!

Liz - I've heard the best results come around two months post-treatment. I noticed an improvement immediately, even though my skin was red after it peeled. I still get compliments on my complexion, which seems funny to me cause I forget I even had it done. I'll definitely have this done again in a few years time. No doubt about it.

Delaine Moore

www.iamdivorcednotdead.com

Because a woman's body never lies...

I had it done last week too

beester — Sun, 10 May 2009 18:22:27 -0500

Wow, I wish I had seen this site before last week.Hadf it on Mon. and went to dinner in public for mothers day today. 6 days. I went into the whole procedure thinking that it would get rid of my pock marks but realised that it was not to be. It is going to be softer and will have nicer skin but I will have to wait for awhile. Does anyone know how long you have to wait till any real results show?I used the vinegar wash alot and the aquaphora. I think thaT IS WHAT MADE ME HEAL SO QUICKLY. My sister had it done last Nov. by someone near her, York,ME., and had trouble with the healing. She was not told to use the aquaphore and she just clogged her pores by using vaseline thick. She ended up with a ton of blackheads. She is poker , and ended up bruising where ever she poked. Learned quite the lesson. The key for me was to just put it on with a very thin light layer but often. So my family didn't see my ugliness I rigged a light cotton camisole. I put it ver my head, shortened the strapps, wound them around my ears and hung it over my nose and rest of my face. My one regret is that I did it so close to summer. I wouldn't get a tan anyway but really.....stupid timing. I am 50 by the way and think it will be a good idea in the long run. Thanks for your chatter to make me feel less alone, Liz

Fierce at 50

LPC — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:13:21 -0500

Here's my take on this.You gotta remember to put sunscreen on your neck. And the left hand side of your face.

http://amidlifeofprivilege.blogspot.com/2009/04/fierce-at-50-1.html

BeautyStat.com members like Olay Pro-X as well

Ron Robinson — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:55:05 -0500

Hi Poppy,

Thanks for your review. We ran a promotion where we gave 10 sets of the Olay Pro-X line to our valuable members. After 4 weeks (Olay says that is when you will see rejuvenating results), we followed up with our members and most told us that they loved the products. Only a couple mentioned that they were a little too rich for their oily skin. Thanks.

http://www.beautystat.com

Here we go again!

sbgceg — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:18:26 -0500

I finally had the laser done again yesterday. So far so good...knock on wood! I had all my pillowcases, towels, etc. prepared this time. (washed in fragrance free detergent) I have also been popping benadryl left & right. It's been 24 hours and already I am SO over the aquaphor mess on my face. BUT- hopefully this time it'll be worth it! I'll keep you posted!

~Susan~

www.nonimoms.ca I love

jadegreen — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:20:29 -0500

www.nonimoms.ca

I love TePoema products to make my face feel good...especially the scrub and the toner. And Moea sugar scrub and banana body souffle for the rest of my body.... they make for a wonderful bath!

isopropyl alcohol in my face too

Ron Robinson — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:09:19 -0500

Hi Susan,

You are correct that isopropyl alcohol should not be used on the face especially those with dry or sensitive skin. But if I have an acne blemish that is raised and I have run out of my acne spot treatment, i will use a isopropyl alcohol in a pre-moistened pad to swab my blemish. This seems to clean it and dry it out a little so that it is a little less noticeable and makes it go away quicker.

http://www.beautystat.com

something new!

sbgceg — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:05:30 -0500

Delaine,

Do you know anything about "Latisse" treatment for eyelashes? I just got an email from my dermatologist's office saying that they offer it now. I believe it is some type of liquid/gel that you apply to your eyelids 2x/day. It apparently makes your lashes longer and thicker! I think I may just try this! :-)

~Susan~

vitamin D and rosacea

kthmcgv — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:50:19 -0500

Hi,

After realizing that my rosacea got a bit better in the summer (when vitamin D is generated more in the skin) and knowing that vitamin D is beneficial for skin healing, I began taking 1000 IU of vitamin D per day. After just a few days my inflammation was almost 100 percent reduced and the pustules were gone. This is after a year of taking metrogel with only slight improvement.

I suggest everyone should look into taking vitamin d supplements and discuss this possiblity with you dermatologist.

Awesome!

Delaine Moore — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 15:04:32 -0600

Fingers and toes are crossed for you Susan! Sounds like you have a solid plan mapped out for down time too which must put your mind at ease.

My older brother, who has scarring from teenage acne, is also going to get a series of treatments done to hopefully remove his pox marks. He has taken to wearing a beard because he's so self-conscious of it. I hope he gets results too cause it really done a number on his self-esteem.

Talk soon Susan,

Delaine Moore

www.iamdivorcednotdead.com

Because a woman's body never lies...

Delaine, I am scheduled to

sbgceg — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:59:22 -0600

Delaine,

I am scheduled to go in for the treatment on the first Thursday of next month. My daughter will be at her dad's for the week, so I'm hoping I can stay behind closed doors until I'm fully healed! :-) I feel much more positive about it this time, as I've already learned what NOT to do after the last fiasco!

I'll keep you posted!

~Susan~